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Stretching The Season
In Anchorage, Alaska, where snow and ice pile up for six months or longer, synthetic surfaces are gaining in popularity. These surfaces are expanding recreational
Strike An (Optic) Nerve
From the beginning, the intent of this column has been to help managers think about and explain agency issues from a ТvisualУ perspective. In the spirit of empowerment, this monthХs column follows the
Stepping Up With Safer Programs
I recently read of a case in Northern California where the well-known founder of a youth soccer league was arrested for allegedly molesting a couple of boys.While reading about yet another twisted
Forecast For The Future
Although Artie felt like whistling, he thought he had better not because things had been rough at the plant lately. The layoffs, the rescinded annual cost-of-living increases and the move from
Technological Challenge
Editor’s Note: This column, “LBWA” (Leadership By Wandering Around), is based on the premise that, in order to find out what’s going on in the field, a parks and rec leader has to leave his or her des
Putting On A Triathlon
Thirty-two miles of powdery, sugar-white sand caressed by rich blue-green Gulf waters create the perfect playground for nearly 4.5 million annual vacationers on the Alabama
Introduce Parks Through Programming
“Hmmmmm, I could smell the pine needles.” “Why don’t the low branches have needles on them?” “We saw two baby deer! They were so cute.” The words tumbled out, faster and faster, as two young park visit
Get A Grip On Rubber Flooring
Landfills full of used tires are becoming a thing of the past. Now, manufacturers and recyclers are finding a number of uses for discarded tires, such as horse stall and trailer mats, flooring in pet
Lighting Up Leisure
City officials in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, had wanted to build a new 43,500-square-foot facility because the Kirkwood Community Recreation Center was dark and underused. Instead, new glazing on the
Selecting Sod
Whether you do or don’t believe in global warming, drought conditions are definitely evident after reviewing the U.S. Drought Monitor (www.drought.unl.edu). One way that municipalities and park agencies
Triple Whammy
Before campers turn on the shower, drain the hot water tank, or leave the water running--there are a few components that can be installed to make life easier and the shower a little warmer.Warm Water
Before The Water Flows
Does it seem strange to talk about water slides during winter? Now is actually the best time to make sure all your park attractions look fresh and--most importantly--function for opening day.Why
A Closer Look
Last year, PRB posted an online survey in response to a series of articles concerning preventative measures recreation agencies can take to protect themselves, their staff and participants from
This-N-That
Did You Know? ТWe Will Rock You,У a favorite of sports fans and teams for three decades, ranks as the most-played song at games of the National Football League, National Hockey League and Major League