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Better Batting Cages
Many public batting-cage facilities across the country are nearing or have already surpassed the 20 year mark; even those with regular and proper maintenance are beginning to approach
Smooth Skating
In the late fall and early winter months across North America, parks and recreation professionals turn their eyes to the sky, their noses to the wind, and their ears to the Weather Channel, waiting for signs of that first freezing day.
It’s About More Than Making A Buck
The numbers are staggering—roughly 20 percent of children live in households with incomes below the federal poverty threshold—and many lack athletic opportunities because of it.
Digging For Answers
Prior to August 2013, I lived in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. In my front yard I could dig down four feet or more and hit nothing but rich, loamy soil with an occasional glacial stone thrown
Stay Ahead Of The Game
Most people have a good understanding of the benefits that synthetic turf can provide—primarily that it can take a beating. But once it has been determined that a synthetic-turf
Boarding All “Paws-engers”
Karen Dunmore travels with her faithful, 3½-year-old West Highland Terrier, Katie. On a pampered scale of 1 to 10, Dunmore says Katie is a solid 12.
AMP-IT Up!
In 2011, the Marine Corps Aquatics Program recognized that non-combat-related injuries had increased over time, and something was needed to help Marines stay fit for duty.
Making Bumps In The Road As Smooth As Ice
When I started at the Belvidere Park District in Illinois a little over four years ago, discussions were already in the works to replace a backyard, makeshift ice rink with a permanent facility
Details Matter
It’s Saturday on a crisp November morning in Seattle. Rain clouds are looming, and there’s an unmistakable excitement rumbling through the arena. It’s the kick-off of the winter session of indoor Youth Soccer Leagues at Arena Sports.
Embrace “Boredom”
It was just another day. My wife and I had done some Saturday shopping: one store for paper products, another for meat and groceries. As we often do on Saturdays, we decided to stop for lunch.