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All Smiles
Many people don't like to have their picture taken, especially when it comes to photo ID badges. But the parks and recreation staff members in St. Lucie County, Fla., found an
Pouring With Answers
Although high summer temperatures just ended, anytime is a good time to make sure your irrigation system is running at its peak potential. An irrigation audit ensures you are not
Parks Get Better With Age
A once-abandoned island in the harbor of New York City has become one of the city’s most intriguing tourist destinations with miles of paved pathways, baseball fields, natural space, and
Guide To Greatness
When Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi began training camp with the Green Bay Packers in 1961, just months after the Packers came within yards of winning a championship, the
More Than A Box On A Resume
Many parks and recreation agencies take the time to prepare students for the industry through internships. For those organizations looking to hire an intern, the following will provide some
Shoring Up
In the fall of 2013, the Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) Outdoor Recreation unit in N.C. became responsible for Durham Lakes—two bodies of water in northern Durham County: Lake
Free Public Wi-Fi
Have you noticed the degree to which most people are glued to electronic devices? Amazingly, 95 percent of Americans own a cell phone, the majority of the smart variety. Given this reality,
Permission To Launch
How does a park provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere for a balloon festival that draws more than 100,000 people over three days?
Recycling Underutilized Sites
Once relegated with the label of “alternative sports,” BMX tracks, trails, and skateparks have become a worldwide phenomenon. Today, some of these facilities even host major
A Crescendo Of Creativity
Located just north of Indianapolis, Ind., the city of Fishers Parks & Recreation Department is taking center stage—or rather building one. Over the past five years, while the city has taken a
It’s All In The Presentation
So, I’ve lived long enough that this is news: “Current survey results show visible tattoos at work could have a negative effect on your career.”
Slip-Resistant Thinking
In the last few years, I have frequently had uncomfortable conversations about performance and job status with individuals who had previously been thought of as stellar employees.
Crossing Paths With Critters
“Wildlife” used to be a term associated with plains, prairies, and forests, but these days the great outdoors and critters who live there have inched their way into cities, or in many cases,
Youth-Sports Officiating
There has been so much publicity about the struggle to recruit and keep officials in youth sports these days. The constant abuse that officials endure—from T-ball to high school—has