September 2022

Written By Guest User

Volume 21 | Issue 2

Fall Park Maintenance

Welcome to the end of the season. It’s time to put away lawn furniture, winterize bathrooms, trim trees and bushes, let the dogs have the last dip in the community pool, and break out the holiday decorations. Of course, there’s so much more that goes into wrapping up summer and heading into winter. For those of you doing the back-breaking work, we salute you. Your efforts don’t go unnoticed … by us or your residents. So fire up the leaf blower and get to work. When you’re done, grab a copy of PRB and take a load off.

You’ve earned it.

 
 
 
 
 
 

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This Month’s Articles

Featured
With A Little Help
Dave Herpy
With A Little Help
Dave Herpy

In late September 2020, a lunch conversation at a local pizza shop in Clayton, N.C., spurred the idea for the Friends of Johnston County Parks—a volunteer coalition advocating in support of parks, open space, the arts, and recreational opportunities.

Dave Herpy
The Lens Of A Lifetime
Ron Ciancutti
The Lens Of A Lifetime
Ron Ciancutti

Now and then I mention some little illustrations to my 16 grandchildren. The habit developed while raising my five kids, coming from my romantic “poet’s” heart (for which I am often accused).

Ron Ciancutti
More Than Water Shutoffs
Jefferey Spivey
More Than Water Shutoffs
Jefferey Spivey

At first blush, winterization doesn’t seem as cumbersome as other fall-maintenance tasks like leaf removal. Park visitors, too, may not think much of it beyond the inconvenience of a few closed restrooms.

Jefferey Spivey
The Big Pool
Terry Berkbuegler and Hank Moyers
The Big Pool
Terry Berkbuegler and Hank Moyers

For nearly 100 years, Garden City, Kan., was home to a pool so big you could water-ski across it. The hand-dug pool was so expansive that, for years, the local zoo’s elephants would lumber across the street after the pool closed for the season to take a dip.

Terry Berkbuegler and Hank Moyers
With A Little Help
Dave Herpy
With A Little Help
Dave Herpy

In late September 2020, a lunch conversation at a local pizza shop in Clayton, N.C., spurred the idea for the Friends of Johnston County Parks—a volunteer coalition advocating in support of parks, open space, the arts, and recreational opportunities.

Dave Herpy
Programming Opportunities For ADHD Youth
Kathryn Boutwell
Programming Opportunities For ADHD Youth
Kathryn Boutwell

An estimated 6.1-million American children between the ages of 2 and 17—9.4 percent—have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Kathryn Boutwell
Green Cleaning With Gusto
Michael Wilson
Green Cleaning With Gusto
Michael Wilson

The past two years have been tough for park and recreations centers around the country. Numerous facilities were closed for months due to the pandemic.

Michael Wilson
Want Big Results?
Mary Helen Sprecher
Want Big Results?
Mary Helen Sprecher

Wildly popular at the youth level, soccer and lacrosse are big tournament draws. One of the most successful formats—and one seeing tremendous growth—is small-sided play.

Mary Helen Sprecher
Removing Barriers
Jeremy Hoffman and Michael A. Mulvaney
Removing Barriers
Jeremy Hoffman and Michael A. Mulvaney

Outdoor recreation is a growing industry. Broadly defined as activities that engage a participant with nature, outdoor recreation involves activities such as camping, hiking, mountaineering, snowboarding, skiing, fishing, hunting, and climbing.

Jeremy Hoffman and Michael A. Mulvaney
Youth Sports Administration 101: Volunteer Management
Jason Schaitz
Youth Sports Administration 101: Volunteer Management
Jason Schaitz

For most kids and parents, volunteers are “the face” of a sports league. Most programs cannot happen without them. Recruiting and retaining great volunteers will not only make a league better but also make your job as an administrator much easier.

Jason Schaitz
Opportunity, Motivation, And Access
John Engh
Opportunity, Motivation, And Access
John Engh

The National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) has always championed the idea that active kids are likely not only to be more physically fit but to be mentally healthy as well. This is especially important during the recent and present situations involving the pandemic.

John Engh
The Lens Of A Lifetime
Ron Ciancutti
The Lens Of A Lifetime
Ron Ciancutti

Now and then I mention some little illustrations to my 16 grandchildren. The habit developed while raising my five kids, coming from my romantic “poet’s” heart (for which I am often accused).

Ron Ciancutti
Fall Fun
Rodney Auth
Fall Fun
Rodney Auth

My wife walked out of the house—two big floats flung over her shoulder and a smile on her face. It was just a few days before Labor Day and we knew the time spent floating aimlessly around the lake was limited.

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.

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

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Product Review

Product Reviews
Rain Bird ESP-LXME2 and ESP-LXME2 PRO Controllers
Rain Bird ESP-LXME2 and ESP-LXME2 PRO Controllers

Contractors can install the LXME2 or LXME2 PRO as new controllers or as easy retrofits to existing LXME and LXMEF models in the field. Thanks to an intuitive user interface with simple dial positions, new soft buttons—like the dedicated “Back” and “Language” buttons—and a backlit screen, they’re easy for contractors and end users to program. The controllers can be expanded from 12 to 48 stations using 12-station modules, and both models support Simulstation capability, enabling them to run up to five stations at once for maximum efficiency in tight water windows.

www.rainbird.com 

Husqvarna 580 Backpack Blower
Husqvarna 580 Backpack Blower

Providing 15-percent more blowing force than its predecessor, the 580 also boasts cushioned straps and a ventilated back pad and hip belt that reduce fatigue and provide all-day comfort. With a fuel tank capacity of 89.7 fluid ounces, the 580 allows more running time. The X-TORQ engine, coupled with large diameter high-flow elbow and carbon plastic fan design, instantly delivers 1,000 CFM of air flow and 220 MPH air speed.

https://www.husqvarna.com/us/

Bedford Reinforced Plastics ReadySpan Pedestrian and Trail Bridges
Bedford Reinforced Plastics ReadySpan Pedestrian and Trail Bridges

ReadySpan pre-engineered, easy-install, quick-ship, modular pedestrian bridge systems are made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) and will last for decades virtually maintenance-free. Unlike bridges made from wood and metal, these trail, park and golf bridges won’t shrink, swell, warp, corrode, attract insects or fail in extreme weather conditions. 

https://bedfordreinforced.com 

Steel Green Manufacturing SGXL Multifunction Applicator
Steel Green Manufacturing SGXL Multifunction Applicator

As Steel Green’s largest machine yet, the SGXL is a multifunction applicator that has a 120-gallon spray capacity and 14-foot four-section rear breakaway boom with electric-hydraulic lift actuators. It features a 35-horsepower Kawasaki engine, 100-foot hose reel, 2.5-gallon foam marker, LED light bar, hillside assist system, and pressure control system.

https://www.steelgreenmfg.com

Seaside Automation Pool Warden Controller
Seaside Automation Pool Warden Controller

Seaside Automation’s Pool Warden controller offers a new TrueDPD accessory that takes the guesswork out of having to “hand-measure” free chlorine in swimming pools. Using DPD reagent technology the accessory allows for true PPM monitoring and control without ORP/pH conversion. It is a single or dual pool water-chemistry chemical controller with the ability to measure and pH, ORP, temperature and flow with the ability to measure, adjust and deliver chemicals as needed.

(530) 487-5007

https://seasideautomation.com/

Ecore Vinyl Sports Floor Line
Ecore Vinyl Sports Floor Line

Developed per ASTM F2772 Class I and Class II certification guidelines for indoor sports floor systems, Ecore has engineered a line-up of five surface options—Baller Motivate Class I, Baller Rally Class II and Balanced, Restorative and Serenity Motivate Class I. The flooring line offers sports and wellness facilities an ideal combination of performance, functionality, and safety features for applications from intense sports court activities and rehab rooms to cardio and yoga. Available in a variety of surface colors and patterns, the products also feature sound and shock absorption, and are fade resistant, easy to clean, and slip resistant wet or dry.

www.ecoreintl.com 

FlowRider FlowSurf
FlowRider FlowSurf

FlowSurf was created out of over 30 years of experience in the stationary wave industry, but it looks a bit different than the average product in the FlowRider lineup. FlowSurf is created using a deep flow of water, which enables guests to use a real surfboard to carve a never-ending wave. It is designed to accommodate all skill levels. A bar can be used to help beginners gain their confidence on the wave, and skilled surfers get the unique experience of shredding a wave that keeps pumping endlessly.

www.flowsurf.com

ICP Wipe-Out Stain Blocker
ICP Wipe-Out Stain Blocker

Wipe-Out Stain Blocker can be applied over new or existing asphalt or concrete surfaces to inhibit the transmission of stains through the surface. This concentrated acrylic latex primer provides adhesion and stain-blocking properties as a preparation for the installation and maintenance of athletic surfaces. Available in 30- and 55-gallon drums, Wipe-Out can be applied with a 50-to70-durometer rubber squeegee and takes two hours per coat to dry for most applications, depending on local weather conditions. 

https://www.californiasportssurfaces.com 

 
 
 

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