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Barefoot in the Park
The goal of any park agency is to build and maintain parks and facilities that are clean, well kept and inviting. One of the best ways to meet this mission is to provide green, clean turf on your
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
Building Playgrounds -- Rebuilding Community
DonХt be fooled. Playgrounds arenХt simply a nice way to pass the time. They arenХt a way to keep your kids busy. Rather, they are where kids meet other kids and become friends, where moms and dads me
This-N-That
LettersReasonable Man Response (A Step Ahead, May) Hi Ron, It's a hit. Fabulous article. I am sending the magazine article through the office to ask that all of our front office people read and take
Product Review
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Working With Volunteer Groups
Perhaps one of the most challenging tasks that a recreation professional will face is working harmoniously with volunteer youth sports or special interest associations. ItХs not an easy task, but ther
High Energy + Calculated Risk = Action Sports
ТHigh energy,У Тrisk,У Тadrenalin rushУ--all words pop culture uses to describe the burgeoning category of action sports. In fact, two of the fastest growing sports, skateboarding (showing an impressi
Sample Youth Sports Facility Agreement
YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION FACILITY AGREEMENTbetween ____________________________________________________(Association Name)and The City of Peachtree City, Recreation Department BACKGROUND: The City of
Get the Education Edge
In the current economic environment, parks and recreation departments are challenged to keep their aquatic operations profitable and safe. You may not realize how important continuing education is to
Properly Honored Memories
From the 1989 movie, Field of DreamsElderly Dr. Archibald ТMoonlightУ Graham is asked what he would wish for if given the opportunity to live again. He says: ТYou know, we just don't recognize the mo