May 2022

Written By Guest User

Volume 20 | Issue 10

Playgrounds & Recreation

No matter the type of playground—the goals for each one are the same—to allow kids to exercise their minds and bodies—and to have a good time doing it. Of course, there may be an opportunity to make the equipment accessible, all-inclusive, or multi-generational, but when it comes down to it—participants just need the basics and they will create their own fun. Find some creative inspiration for your next playground project in this issue.

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This Month’s Articles

Featured
Youth Sports Administration 101: Effective Communication
Jason Schaitz
Youth Sports Administration 101: Effective Communication
Jason Schaitz

Running a program at a high level requires an effective communicator. One can never communicate too much! Keeping participants, staff members, referees, coaches, and other volunteers in the loop with every aspect of a program is the key and can only help an operation.

Jason Schaitz
Attract National Events
Jefferey Spivey
Attract National Events
Jefferey Spivey

Nationally recognized events can be a boon to cities large and small. Socially, they bring people together from far-flung locales and all walks of life.

Jefferey Spivey
From Parking Lot To Playground
Josh Morrisey
From Parking Lot To Playground
Josh Morrisey

In 1974, the little big town of Spokane, Wash., changed forever when the city cleaned up a blighted 100-acre area of downtown and used it to host the Expo '74 World's Fair. Then, in 1978—four short years after President Richard Nixon declared Expo '74 “officially open to all the citizens of the world,”—President Jimmy Carter dedicated the former fairgrounds as Spokane's new Riverfront Park.

Josh Morrisey
Cultural Connection
Wendy Chan
Cultural Connection
Wendy Chan

In a time of “cultural wars,” writing about Los Angeles’ relationship with its Chinatown is fraught with danger. Suffice it to say that Los Angeles Chinatown is a place that mirrors the experiences of an immigrant group targeted by systematic racial discrimination for over two centuries.

Wendy Chan
Fulfilling Visions
Clement Lau
Fulfilling Visions
Clement Lau

How should the value of a park plan be determined? Should a plan be judged by the degree to which it is implemented? What good is a plan if it offers a vision that is unfulfilled?

Clement Lau
The View From A Rooftop Park
Ashley Langworthy
The View From A Rooftop Park
Ashley Langworthy

San Francisco is known for its beautiful parks and landscapes. A few that come to mind for both residents and visitors are the Presidio, Crissy Field, Golden Gate Park, Dolores Park, and McLaren Park.

Ashley Langworthy
Quidditch And Ultimate
Mary Helen Sprecher
Quidditch And Ultimate
Mary Helen Sprecher

These are not your father’s sports. Or your mom’s, come to think of it, and they’d probably cause extreme confusion for plenty of other generations.

Mary Helen Sprecher
Duty Of Care
John Engh
Duty Of Care
John Engh

As spring sports begin, it’s important to examine the policies and processes in recruiting and signing up volunteers. The National Alliance for Youth Sports’ professional-administrator training course advocates “building a shield” to protect organizations from allegations, and participants from harm.

John Engh
The Village That Raised Me
Ron Ciancutti
The Village That Raised Me
Ron Ciancutti

When Hillary Clinton titled her book, It Takes a Village, published in 2006, I remember pausing to let the title sink in, and then smiled and nodded, as it made so very much sense. The clear reference that many influences are involved in building one’s life had also been the locomotion of my life, and the older I got, that philosophy became clearer.

Ron Ciancutti
Yay, For Summer!
Rodney Auth
Yay, For Summer!
Rodney Auth

The sun was shining and my girls were feeling some serious summer vibes. They asked me to take them out for lunch on the deck of a local restaurant – one overlooking our town’s lake.

Rodney Auth
This-N-That
Guest User
This-N-That
Guest User

A collection of news items, product announcements and event notices designed to keep you on the cutting edge.

Guest User
Calendar
Guest User
Calendar
Guest User

Industry events you won’t want to miss. Check out what’s coming up!

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Product Review

Product Reviews
JED Pool Tools Vacuum Hose
JED Pool Tools Vacuum Hose

This professional-grade, spiral wound extruded 1-1/2-inch diameter vacuum hose comes in 30-, 35-, 40-, 45-, 50- and 75-foot lengths. For commercial use, it is also available in 2-inch by 50 feet and 100 feet. It comes with a 5-year warranty and is available for immediate shipment. Made in the USA.

(570) 344-4137

www.JEDPoolTools.com

ALKORPLAN TOUCH Pool Liner
ALKORPLAN TOUCH Pool Liner

RENOLIT offers a new designer pool liner membrane called ALKORPLAN TOUCH created to renovate swimming pools and give commercial aquatic facilities a high-end designer look. This textured liner membrane pattern is inspired by nature and imitates the look and feel of slate stone. Superior, 80-mil thick reinforced membrane can be used for new pool construction or completely encapsulates and renovates leaking or deteriorated pools. Available for immediate shipment.  

219-324-6886

www.renolit.com/pool

Chlorine Genie
Chlorine Genie

No chlorine? No problem! Chlorine Genie produces chlorine using a patented technology that combines an electrolytic cell submerged in salty, brine-softened water, reverse osmosis, and a descaling system built right into the unit. No need to put salt in your pool. Instead, imagine water without harsh chemicals, toxic additives or dangerous irritants. Also adjusts pH with a flip of the switch reducing the use of muriatic acid. 

(800) 970-7616

www.chlorinegenie.com 

Lo-Chlor Salt Master
Lo-Chlor Salt Master

Just one weekly dose of Salt Master reduces the need for acid, boosts performance and decreases the frequency of necessary balance adjustments and cell cleanings. It keeps equipment in top shape and lengthens the life of salt chlorine generators. This special formula prevents scale buildup on generator cells, pool equipment and surfaces. In fact, most salt chlorine generators can be operated at lower settings after using Salt Master for just a few weeks.

LESCO Small Particle Technology
LESCO Small Particle Technology

SiteOne Landscape Supply adds LESCO Spar-Tech Small Particle Technology to its fertilizer offerings—featuring advanced micronutrients that are delivered to plants at a molecular level to resolve nutrient deficiencies within the plant. Small Particle Technology improves the efficacy and uptake of micronutrients when applied with, or in addition to primary nutrients. 

www.SiteOne.com 

Enviro Gards Organic Maxi Pad Vend Pack
Enviro Gards Organic Maxi Pad Vend Pack

Every detail has been thoughtfully considered to introduce a more natural product that contributes less disposable waste to the environment. Each pad features a pesticide-free, 100% organic cotton top sheet; a compostable box; and an innovative, biodegradable, and compostable bioplastic barrier film and wrapper. Enviro Gards Pads are chlorine-free, dioxin-free, and fragrance-free. 

www.hospecobrands.com

RYAN Renovaire Tow-Behind Aerator
RYAN Renovaire Tow-Behind Aerator

The RYAN Renovaire tow-behind aerator delivers excellent productivity for large sports fields and parks. With six feet of aerating width and an operating speed of four mph, the Renovaire is capable of completing three acres in an hour. Operators can choose between coring spoons or slicing knives, with weight trays that offer control and power to aerate as deep as four inches even in the most heavily compacted soil. When the soil is loosened up after aeration, turf roots can get better access to water, air, and fertilizer, helping them grow deeper and stronger. 

www.RYANTurf.com

 
 
 

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