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Senior Participation
Among the biggest challenges in creating programming for residents ages 60 and older are first overcoming the ТseniorУ stereotype, then identifying activities that appeal to their interests and abilit
Seniors Go Wild For Wii
The regulars at the senior center in Painesville, Ohio, had a dilemma. A Nintendo Wii had been purchased, but the novelty of the new game system had worn off after only a week. On most days, the
Rich With History
At the center of what was once Santa Monica’s fabled Gold Coast, the Annenberg Community Beach House traces its roots to the 1920s when newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst built an opulent
Tennis For Kids 10 And Under
When kids sign up to play baseball, they don't immediately take the mound at Yankee Stadium. They begin by hitting the ball off a tee, then from a coach, and then at a progression of distances, gradua
A Healthy Debate
When children run, jump, twist, and turn while playing sports, most don't consider something could possibly go wrong. Horribly wrong.It's alarming to note that approximately 100 sudden deaths occur ev
Run A Clean Program
I am personally acquainted with Dr. Fred Engh, a contributor to PRB's ТSports SpotlightУ column. In the December 2010 issue, he wrote of the importance of training volunteer coaches and officials. He
Think Ahead
As waterparks and spraygrounds continue to grow in popularity across the country, it is important to consider the inherent risks associated with these attractions. As such, owners and operators have
Repair, Resurface, Or Rebuild
When tennis players begin to complain about court conditions, it's time to give the courts a check-up. A walk-through can reveal problems such as cracks, weeds, puddles and stains. After some quick
Guarding The Bottom Line
Are you wondering how to squeeze a few more days and dollars out of your aquatic equipment? Like most other aquatic complexes built decades ago, the pools in Garland, Texas, utilized standard
Long-Winded Debate
Editor's Note: This column, ТLBWAУ (Leadership By Wandering Around), is based on the premise that, in order to find out what's going on in the field, a parks-and-rec leader has to leave his or her des
Tune In To Life
Stanley lies in his bed wide awake, staring into the darkness. It's nearly 5 a.m., although he has been up for a while. Like he's done for the past 35 years, he reaches over and shuts off the alarm cl
Over The Lawn, Through The Wicket
“Be careful, sometimes I forget my sippy-cup on the grass,” a wee girl flatly stated to her new student. The elderly student, securing his cup's lid, replied, “I've done that before.”
Collective Thinking
Is it possible to have several smart individuals in a group, only to have them produce lousy ideas? The answer is yes! Can the collective intelligence of a group go beyond the abilities of individual
This-N-That
Parks & Rec Business welcomes the following members to our Insider program:City of GrandviewGrandview, Mo. Isabella County Parks & Recreation Mt Pleasant, Mich. Streamwood Park
Unveiling Additional Revenue
Providing shade can do more than bring relief to park visitors on a steamy summer afternoon -- it can bring in revenue. If done correctly, permanent shade structures -- such as pavilions and gazebos
Generations of Fun
My son spent the first three days of this week at my parents' house. They took him to baseball camp in the morning, picked him up in the afternoon -- the perfect opportunity for my mom and dad to