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Bending The Rules
As many recreational athletic administrators know, the most difficult programs to create are for teenagers. There is something about peer pressure, pursuing a job and the discovery of independence
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
Committed To "Greener Days And Healthier Ways"
Pick up a newspaper or watch any of the 24-hour news channels long enough and youХre sure to find a story about how Michigan has been--and continues to be--one of the economically hardest-hit areas in
Getting Mileage From The Sun
Combine ChicagoХs reputation as a leader in green initiatives by its consistently adopting innovative environmental solutions with the park districtХs motto, ТOpen Active Green Connected,У and the res
From Splash Pad To Sprinkler
The city of Colton, Calif., recently completed work on a $3-million renovation to its Veterans Park. The project includes the installation of a three-field baseball/softball sports complex, two
Take Away All-Star Games
Note: Mark Moore is a guest columnist to PRB. Fred EnghХs regular monthly column will appear again beginning in April. Many recreational leagues sanction sport teams with a private sports organizatio
Keep The Sun At Bay
It wasnХt until recently that sunscreen became a staple in the parks and recreation lexicon. As a child growing up in southern California, I fondly remember hot summer weekends schlepping behind my mo
Girls Deserve Better
Some people out there actually think it is ТunladylikeУ for girls to play certain sports, like football. These naysayers believe girls don't have the physical strength, mental toughness, or endurance
Retreating For Unity
We have all read the bumper-sticker plea, ТSupport Our Troops,У but other than displaying a magnet on your car, how can Americans really show support and concern for service members and their families
Managing Aquatic Facilities
“Aquatic manager” is a fairly common designation in the world of pool management. The manager oversees competition, open-swim, therapy, and instructional pools, as well as water parks ranging from
Develop A Maintenance Plan
Maintenance issues generally draw fire from the community quicker than any other aspect of parks-and-rec operations. Regardless of how imaginative or solid a program or activity is, or how qualified an
Pint-Sized Paradise
Paradise Peninsula playscape at Waterford Oaks County Park was designed to address issues of accessibility and promote inclusive play.
Call Attention To Drowning Prevention
In the winter of 2010, there were five drowning incidents in the city of Chandler, Ariz. These tragedies prompted the city's fire department and aquatic division to develop a drowning-prevention coali
Embrace Adaptation
Larry French stood in the marina in Safety Harbor, Fla., eyeing kayaks on a trailer. The 67-year-old above-elbow amputee looked at his right arm, which ended just 4 inches below his shoulder, and
Hike & Seek What You're Missing
canstockphoto5535406National Wildlife Federation (NWF), America's largest conservation organization, is proud to announce the fifth annual Hike & Seek cities taking place around the country this
BCI Burke Commits $1.5 Million to ТPlay TodayУ
BCI Burke's avid commitment to create outdoor recreation opportunities for kidsХ play and fitness is ramping up savings on the most innovative and industry leading structures.К Burke's NucleusTM, Inte
Round Rock Egg Hunt
Round Rock,КTexas - Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department and Seton Medical Center Williamson invite residents to come out to the Play for All Abilities Park for the 2nd annual Special Needs East
Events In Florida
FRPA Turf RodeosCFSTMA Sports Turf & Recreation Parks Summit J.W. Cate Recreation Center St. Petersburg, FL February 19, 2014КDownload Registration BrochureКNorthern/Central Park Maintenance Work
Grant Program to Continue Support for Recycling
Stamford, Conn.--Keep America Beautiful (KAB) and The Coca-Cola Foundation announced a call for applications for the 2014 Coca-Cola/KAB Recycling Bin Grant Program, a program designed to expand and
Webinar: Effective Fundraising for Trails and Greenways
American Trails is proud to present this webinar as a part of the American Trails "Advancing Trails Webinar Series" Webinar: Effective Fundraising for Trails and GreenwaysAmerican Trails presents a