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Parks Bryan Buchko Parks Bryan Buchko

Middle of the Action

Omaha, Neb., is in the midst of sweeping change at its parks and recreation venues, keeping it ahead of the curve and in tune with its community. Like many urban centers across North America, Omaha

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A Living Playground

What do you get when you cross a gecko, a king snake and a chuckwalla? A playgroundЙHuh?Well, it's partially a playground, partially a fun educational experience and a great transition between both. I

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Design-Build: Heaven or Hell

Use the compound modifier "design-build" in the company of those who have used it, and you'll probably get an equal dose of horror and success stories.The design-build construction delivery method is

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Preface -- Experts Say ...

One of my favorite features on Best of the Web at OpinionJournal.com is What Would We Do Without Experts? This daily series of What Would We do WithoutЙ questions is followed by a headline from a news

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Family Time Redux

Editor's note: For more information and tips regarding the family fitness concept, refer to Dr. Gibson's article in the October 2005 issue of Parks & Rec Business magazine. The reasons for family

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In With the New

Getting the best of both worlds in Cleburne, Texas, at its multi-use aquatics facilityThere's always a tension of sorts when it comes time to renovate or replace an old pool. The tension exists

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In With the New - Sidebar

Meeting Special Needs With one full summer season under its belt, the City of Cleburne hopes to provide more programming as it enters its first winter season into its second summer.Among the swim and

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