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To Protect And Preserve
Five thousand years of history were discovered in Miami, Fla., when archaeologists unearthed a Native American site once occupied by the Tequesta Indians in 3,000 BC. The Miami-Dade Park and
Weathering Winter
Staff reduction, inclement weather and a decrease in visitor traffic make the winter season a challenging, but ideal, time for park maintenance. Across the country, parks and recreation departments
Major League Maintenance
The city of Goodyear, Ariz., hit a homerun in 2009 with the addition of the Goodyear Park and Recreation Complex. The new facility is the spring training home for two Major League Baseball teams, the
Preserving Parks
In this tough economy, budgets for ball fields are being squeezed like every other area of parks and recreation. Because of this stress and an immediate need to make changes, parks departments are
Just Add Water
The Mansfield Community Center in Mansfield, Conn., is offering residents a new ingredient to help mend their bodies -- just add water. Aqua therapy has become an increasing trend in the parks and
Sculpting A Masterpiece
Merging culture with the great outdoors is what the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was able to accomplish with the opening of the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.The park occupies 4.4 acres in the
Soar To New Heights
The county of Charleston, S.C., offers an array of activities to show off its beautiful coastline, but it is climbing to new heights with its latest program. In March, the Parks and Recreation
Transplanting Trees
Trees don’t always have to settle their roots in one permanent resting place. There are now options available to relocate trees to places that may need more shade or aesthetic appeal. “Sometimes you ca
Just Add Water
The Mansfield Community Center in Mansfield, Conn., is offering residents a new ingredient to help mend their bodies -- just add water. Aqua therapy has become an increasing trend in the parks and
Pulling Double Duty
As budgets get tighter and available funds slow to a trickle, many parks departments are looking for ways to use existing space and facilities for more than one purpose.The city of Barrington, Ill.,
Financially Fashionable
As finances become tighter and legislation on pool regulations become tougher, parks and recreation departments are faced with finding new ways to use aquatics as summer entertainment, while keeping
Success In Scaling
Climbing to new heights and taking risks are what Outdoor Chattanooga hopes to bring to the Chattanooga, Tenn., region. Outdoor Chattanooga provides free and low-cost adventures to residents by
On A Smaller Scale
Hitting a homerun in baseball and maintaining a softball field takes more than an occasional swipe of the ball and dusting off the bases after a game. In these tough economic times, field maintenance
Lazy, Hazy, Shady Days Of Summer
The outdoor Greek-style Woodward Amphitheatre in Fresno, Calif., sat dormant for most of the last 15 years due to the areaХs intense heat. Daytime temperatures reaching into the 100s made it impossibl
DreamCatcher Park
Years of planning, fundraising and construction ended on March 24 when the City of Surprise, Ariz., in conjunction with the Surprise Sundancers and Major League BaseballХs Texas Rangers and Kansas Cit