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Still On The Fence?
Fido wants to play, so you oblige by taking her for a walk. After tossing the Frisbee for a while, you let her run on a dirt trail through the beautiful yard you perfected during the dog days of
New ADA Aquatic Regulations
Making commercial swimming pools more accessible to the public achieves a two-fold purpose: complying with the new standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and accommodating a more
Biting The Synthetic Bullet
It's 4 p.m. in late October, and it's been raining buckets for most of the day. The phone lines are ringing off the hook. With the crisp air and saturated ground, parents everywhere want to know the s
A Synthetic Landmark
Chesterfield County officials had a unique opportunity in creating the county's first public synthetic-turf field in Stratton Park. But the idea was even better than that; officials decided to partner
Girls Deserve Better
Some people out there actually think it is ТunladylikeУ for girls to play certain sports, like football. These naysayers believe girls don't have the physical strength, mental toughness, or endurance
Mirroring Exemplary Behavior
In the spirit of the season, most of us look to the new year as an opportunity to reflect on our jobs. For some, this raises questions like “Is it time to move to a new company or even to a new career?” or “Should I ask for a
"Get Off My Bus!"
It is late August, 2011, as I write this missive, but it is as though I am scribing it through a fog of the past, from 35 years ago.
Become A Moral Compass
During a routine check-up recently, it was discovered that I had a high blood-pressure episode, so the doctor thought best to monitor the pressure overnight.
Beyond Accessibility
Sure, your indoor rec area complies with ADA regulations. The bathrooms, water fountains, and doors are accessible. The parking lots have handicap-friendly parking, and there are curb cuts where
Create A Hub In Parks
What do grassy hillsides, dog parks, playgrounds, picnic pavilions, and sports fields have in common? Certainly they provide places to play, but they also provide a reason for people to get together.
Skating On Synthetic Ice
Want to bring the fun of an ice rink to your park, but don't have the expertise for maintenance, the building to house it, or the money to pay the utility bills? There is another option--fake ice--als
Multi-Tasking Fields
As a city that functions as part military town and part college town with a population of 126,000, obtaining funds to upgrade existing facilities--much less build new ones--is a daunting task. Cities
This-N-That
Brock Receives Recognition For Sustainability Boulder, Colo.--Brock International, a provider of performance-based systems for synthetic turf, became the first company in the synthetic-turf industry
Special Moments
Following our Monday weight workout, my 15-year-old son and I bid the ladies manning the desk a good night as we headed for the door of the Medina Community Rec Center. As we approached the doors, my
Creating Chemistry
Albert Einstein is credited with saying, ТPlay is the highest form of research.У If that is the case, then our nation's playgrounds are our most important laboratories. Playgrounds offer children chal