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Parental Timeouts
When it comes to youth sports, weХve somehow reached the point where accounts of parental misbehavior are no longer surprising.In fact, these stories of outbursts, fisticuffs and arrests have become s
"Model" Behavior
Transforming concepts into reality is very much like combining music and words: one method of communication helps get the idea across. So, although the ТtoolboxingУ technique featured in this column i
Share The Revenue
Editor’s Note: This column, “LBWA” (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
Soar To New Heights
The county of Charleston, S.C., offers an array of activities to show off its beautiful coastline, but it is climbing to new heights with its latest program. In March, the Parks and Recreation
Waves Of The Future
From Roman baths to modern water parks, from plunge pools of the early 20th century to the spray grounds of the early 21st, water has played a major role in civilization for well over 2,000 years.
Solar Transportation
Zipping along at a top speed of less than 35 miles per hour, solar-electric-powered golf or work carts are helping park and recreation departments save money while reducing their carbon footprint.
Reality Check
In the 1987 movie The Untouchables, Kevin Costner as Eliot Ness reaches a point where he realizes his pursuit of maintaining the ТlawfulУ has been done without much respect for the law. As he tries to
The Science Of Supplemental Disinfection Systems
As pool operators turn their attention to supplemental disinfection, there is a lesser understood, yet powerful alternative to UV that’s making a big splash--ozone sanitation. Why? And what should you
Grinding Out Games
Do the terms “airwalk grab,” “fakie” or “kickflip” mean anything to you? A few years ago, I would have thought they were from a foreign language. Now, with a little experience working with teenagers a
Scrubbing Down To The "Nitty-Greeny"
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found that volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are found in many non-certified green cleaning products, can cause cancer in humans as well as a host
For Best Results, Mix It Up
When it comes to spray equipment, mixing products well is critical. This is particularly true for landscape and golf applications that involve products that are not water-soluble, such as granular
The Janitorial Closet Makeover
As part of a charity event, several luxury apartments in a prestigious Chicago condominium were opened for visitors to admire. It gave people an opportunity to see Тhow the other half lives.УOne unit
Sensory Play
Jeff Burley, adaptive recreation manager for Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation, is charged with bringing sports and recreation opportunities to individuals with disabilities. So, in the fall of
Is There A Future In The Past?
Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood in Long Beach, Calif., are 4.7 acres of Spanish, Mexican and American history, where families helped transform southern California from its ranching
Park Perks
It never occurred to me, but the vast majority of my ТfreeУ time is spent in a park. According to my calendar, my family visited nine parks a total of 12 times in three different cities last week. The
Seven Ways To Make A Skatepark Green
Typically, when the word ТskateparkУ is mentioned, "environmentally responsibleУ is not the first phrase that comes to mind. But in this eco-conscious age, sustainability is one of the most important