Like any other pool component, filter media must be maintained to ensure a long and productive life. But what exactly does that mean? Are pool operators doing what is expected to stretch every dollar

Noah was a freshly minted lifeguard who was starting his first summer job at the local park district. When he arrived at the beachfront, it looked nothing like the clear pool setting he had seen in his American Red

Since water aerobics at the city of Sacramento's swimming pools began in 2001, adults in the community have gleefully anticipated the opening of the pools each summer. In summer 2012, attendance for w

Love Ishie knows all about challenges and, more importantly, overcoming them. Thanks to a basketball scholarship he earned to play at The Citadel, he left his family in Lagos, Nigeria, when he was 19 and moved more

Congratulations are in order. YouХve been elected to the Thompson Park and Recreation Board and/or Commission. You now have a tremendous responsibility to serve, and to serve well. Here are four thing

The band Lynard Skynard recorded “Simple Man” in 1973, but the song peaked in popularity in the mid- to late-1970s, and by the time I left for college in 1979, it was basically the anthem of young men searching for

When the editor of Parks and Rec Business and I were discussing the topic for this issue—facility maintenance—I realized the definition of a facility is a matter of interpretation.

Growing up, Sheila Lillis had a front-row seat observing the power of sports and what it takes to provide quality youth programming. Sheila Lillis says every child should have the chance to be part

Over the holidays this year my son finally mastered the art of tying a necktie. I was also around 15 or 16 when my dad taught me.

A recent class-action lawsuit is being advertised on television and radio. The lawsuit claims the quality of earplugs used by soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan between 2003 and 2015 were of inferior quality, resulting

One of the most vivid memories I have from my days playing youth and high school baseball is the importance that was put on the best pitchers of those teams. Whether it was 12-year-old all-stars playing

Comedian/actor Dennis Leary has written several books that have the same common-sense, knock-you-upside-the-head candor. Also, Leary's voice can be heard on the Ford truck commercials urging viewers t

Because aquatic facilities are usually some of the most popular of parks and recreation offerings, maintenance professionals should focus on keeping these areas safe and clean.

As a park supervisor or manager, there’s a great deal that goes into day-to-day operations, so it comes as no surprise that creating the ideal dog park takes an extraordinary amount of planning, well before the first waste bag dispenser can be installed.

Enticing people to go outside on a March morning with temperatures hovering around freezing is not unheard of at Metroparks Toledo in Ohio. Attracting nearly 2,500 people to traipse through a muddy

Campground owners and managers … here’s a little secret. Campground guests talk to each other--about your facilities. Yes, while you are in the office, the people in Site #26 are chatting with the nice couple in

If you were to sit down with a group of recreation programmers and ask what new and exciting programs they offer, most—if not all—would provide a youth-oriented answer. This makes total sense, since the

There’s a multigenerational group of people who spend billions of dollars in pursuit of their hobby, passion, or vocation. They may travel hundreds and thousands of miles in their pursuit, yet will frequent

High-school students have a variety of options for after-school activitiesСsome more constructive than others. So how do you connect with teenagers and engage them in the healthy, positive, and produc

Looking for the ingredients to host a successful fitness challenge? Combine ease of participation with a little friendly competition, fold in a partnership with a local medical facility, and add a dash of marketing.

My motto for aquatics has always been, “Proactive—not reactive.” Although the phrase applies to every facet of the industry, it unequivocally applies to maintenance. Being proactive means being well ahead of

We have all heard the popular term “going green.” In making a commitment to reduce global warming, pollution, loss of animal habitats, and other environmental concerns, many organizations, government

Depending upon where you are in the United States, seasonal maintenance of your park's sports and recreational facilities may be a no-brainer--or at least a non-issue.

Sometimes, the biggest concern is not keeping up with the neighbors--it's keeping a profile so low they barely know you're there. When Verde Design Inc. of Santa Clara, Calif., began designing a new softball stadium for Foothill College,

With the identity crisis they face, multi-sport fields could spend the entire playing season on a therapist's couch. At the very least, they could wind up in a sports-medicine clinic from over-use

The fds Sport Series Dethatcher comes in 3 sizes and is capable of being towed by tractor or All Terrain Quad for light or heavy maintenance on Arenas or Race Tracks. Check the video out for more details.

Multiple factors should be considered when installing playing fields for parks and sports complexes, and chief among them is whether to install synthetic or natural turf. Each type has

Communal spaces unite communities. Athletic surfaces are not solely dedicated fields: In open and flat areas, spontaneous games pop up among friends, families, and sports teams. Facility

A weed is most commonly defined as “a plant out of place.” It can more formally be defined as a plant that interferes with the welfare of humans or livestock or is otherwise objectionable. In

In recent years, most parks and recreation agencies have had to deal with the economic realities of reduced revenue and higher personnel costs. On the recreation side, program fees

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,

Tangent, Ore.—Barenbrug USA has been named ‘Vendor of the Year’ by Ace Hardware Corporation, winning this honor out of 2,500+ vendors to Ace. Ace Hardware has more than 5,000 hardware stores locally owned and

Austin, Texas and Washington, D.C. – Branding and digital marketing agency Mighty Citizen announced its first Mighty Big Grant, a donation of their expertise to a deserving not-for-profit organization. In celebration

Alexandria, VA – After reviewing over 2,700 contest submissions, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute’s (OPEI) Research and Education Foundation and Scholastic announced the winners of TurfMutt’s national “The (Really)

Washington, D.C.: Casey Trees’ Tree Report Card, the only independent assessment of D.C.’s trees on both public and private lands, gives the nation’s capital an A for 2018. Gains in tree planting and protection

Cleveland, OH - TGA Premier Sports (TGA), a leading youth sports organization specializing in introductory and recreational sports programs, announces its latest multi-sport franchise expansion by Rupal Dhruv, a former

The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) and BrightView Landscapes LLC, a commercial landscaping services company, are planning to make significant improvements to the grounds of one of America’s most

More than 20 Sycamore trees at Sycamore School in Claremont received environmentally sound, trunk injection treatments to protect against the Invasive Shot Hole Borer, which is currently threatening thousands of California’s trees.

Gainesville, Fla. --- When are trees worth millions of dollars? When they cover parts of your city. Take Tampa, for example, which has established an Urban Forest Management Plan. According to a 2016

WEST FARGO, N.D. – Bobcat Company today announced its 2019 Dealer Leadership Group. These 16 authorized Bobcat dealerships were the highest-performing dealers according to the Dealer Performance

Montreal – Vortex Aquatic Structures International’s new line of Water Journey elements won four International Design Awards, taking Bronze in the Children Products, Toddler Products, Outdoor and

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