A Thousand Oaks, California swim school was the setting of the recent accidental exposure of 19 people to a surge of chlorine gas into the pool area. Likely generated during an equipment

A Cincinnati Parks Master Plan called for a new riverfront park that would extend the chain of existing waterfront parks and reconnect the downtown area to the Ohio River.

In 1988, there wasn’t much in the way of parks or recreation opportunities in Allen, Texas. Back then the city had no recreation centers and fewer than 600 acres of parks to serve a

When you hear the phrase “youth sports,” what is the first image that comes to mind? Maybe it’s a bunch of kids in uniforms running up and down a soccer field. Or maybe it is parents and

There are countless books, articles, and videos about the importance of being mindful and living in each moment. Authors before me have written about the many benefits of being in the

In May of 1984, I was a typical, overanxious young man who had been out of college for a year and had yet to find “long-term employment.” I had worked hard in school. I had good grades

Everyone has a story about how they got to where they are today; while some may appear to be more profound than others, all are, unequivocally, unique. Each person’s motivations are

When conducting an online search for “positive youth development,” one will likely find a wide range of definitions and approaches.

Hey, what is up with this birthday thing? Birthdays make less sense to me with each passing year. When you’re a kid, you LIVE for birthdays. You get gifts, you do the old bring-cupcakes-into-school-for-the-big-“sing-to”-thing,

Sports-field lighting, from design and purchase to installation, operation, and maintenance, is arguably one of the largest consumers in parks and rec department budgets.

Teens who have been cut from their high-school basketball teams, or those not interested in playing at that competitive level, love participating in a popular high-school intramural

In the densely populated Boston suburb of Somerville, Mass., open space is at a premium. Residents gravitate to natural areas, even if those spaces are undeveloped city lots on side

Being a manager is not easy because it usually involves both tasks and people. The latter are considered the greater challenge for managers because too often organizations view employees in much the same way as material resources—a commodity.

Many years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Tanzania in East Africa and view the famous Serengeti annual migration, the largest and longest overland migration on earth. In earlier

Disc golf has grown exponentially in recent years, with hundreds of new courses being constructed and thousands of new players added. In addition to offering disc-golf programs

Redondo Beach, Calif., is known for its pristine outdoor spaces—the historic Veterans Park, the community playgrounds at Anderson Park, and the popular camping site, Hopkins Wilderness

After nearly two years of planning, NOVA Parks in Virginia opened the Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in 2012. As one of NOVA Parks’ premier

The smell of chicken carnitas, wood-fired pizza, and kettle corn wafting through the air may be all you need to sound the dinner bell and welcome patrons to a food truck rally, but

From a service perspective, the Borough of Fair Haven’s Recreation Department in New Jersey faced a small conundrum in regard to adult programming. The quaint, riverfront town had

Building a sports complex is EXPENSIVE! Let’s get this out of the way. Unless you recently won the Mega Millions jackpot the cost of a sports complex is probably important to you. There are

Landscape architects bring value to the built environment in multiple ways. Streetscapes, public parks, and gardens, if designed in a meaningful way, can have lasting impacts on the

We hear a lot about all types of facilities transferring from the use of traditional cleaning products to those that are “green”-certified. And along with selecting these environmentally

Soil salinity refers to the concentration of total dissolved salts in the soil. The dissolved salts release cations (positive charge) and anions (negative charge) to water.

How can parks departments, school districts and others who manage recreational facilities balance the conflicting needs of their many user groups (players, parents, athletic directors,

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

As municipalities consider switching from legacy lighting to energy-efficient and controllable state-of-the-art LED sports lighting, it’s important that they begin with a clean slate. 

The Brazilian athlete Pelé popularized a nickname for soccer: “the beautiful game.” As a landscape architect and life-long soccer player, these two worlds came together in 2016

You may have noticed that when you order a McDonald’s Quarter Pounder in Anchorage, Alaska, it is exactly the same as the one you purchase in Miami, Fla. This is also true for a cup

As many people can attest, building a successful sports and events complex has its challenges. Among the toughest decisions are where the money will come from, which amenities should be included, and

Contrary to conventional logic, establishing and managing recreational turf for parks, playgrounds, and sports fields is very easy in Alaska. With relatively few diseases and insects

Floods have no jurisdictional boundaries. Storm and flood waters demand land-use decisions on neighboring properties, in neighboring communities, and throughout watersheds.

As expected, the neighborhood known as Battery Park City along the southwestern edge of Lower Manhattan puts a premium on space. The 92-acre community comprises residential areas, high-rise

Like most successful brands in the world, WhiteWater has a clear vision and goal. From its start as a water park operator in 1980, WhiteWater has had one clear purpose: to create places

Simi Valley, Calif. — Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting has announced that it will not be increasing prices on its architectural line of products due to increased tariffs on products and

The Common Council approved its 2019 Capital Improvements Program during a Nov. 14 meeting. The CIP includes $100,000 for the renovation of Little Oshkosh/Community Playground Replacement at Menominee Park.

Colorado Springs, COLORADO—Having served as the CEO of the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) since 2003, Thomas Lachocki, Ph.D. has announced his plan to retire in 2019.

Los Angeles—Parks Project has released a capsule collection inspired by America’s National Parks, designed in collaboration with National Geographic . The collection features stunning

Seven new members were elected to the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration this year.

Graniteville, SC– SubAir Systems, LLC today announced a new 100% project financing opportunity for its sports turf clients. Through a partnership with PNC Equipment Finance,

Colorado Springs, Colo.—The National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) has awarded $12,000 in scholarships and $4,000 in fellowships for 2018. Each year, NSPF provides

Stamford, Conn. – National nonprofit Keep America Beautiful and The Coca-Cola Foundation announced the opening of the application period for the 2018 Keep America Beautiful/Coca-

BOULDER, Colo.– The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced that Patricia Rojas-Ungar will lead its advocacy agenda as the vice president of government affairs. Patricia is

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