We have all heard the message: Get the kids off the couch and outside. Since we are part of a park district, who better to tackle this assignment? “For a number
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The great baseball slugger Roger Maris was famously quoted: “You hit home runs not by chance, but by preparation.” In the world of special events, that concept of thor
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On June 8, 2017, “Inside the Games” announced that freestyle BMX and skateboarding will be added to the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, in 2020. BMX riders will compete in “park,”
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Running a successful, active adult center (aka senior center) does not have to be done by a parks and recreation department alone. In late 2012, the city of Raleigh, N.C., opened two such
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As the oldest center in the city, the Las Palmas Community Center in McAllen, Texas, has long been a recreation destination for local and visiting elderly persons. With such a rich history in
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A tearful phone call from a parent in 2007 was the impetus Emily Kovarik needed to launch Idaho's Boise Parks & Recreation's Ability Team. ТA mom called me because a PE teacher didn't know what to
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The senior population of every village, town, and city in America is increasing daily. With baby boomers retiring, and nearly a quarter of the American population being at least 55 years old, this
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For many people, community recreation centers are the place where many dancers take their first classes, such as ballet and creative movement, to name a few. In Grand Prairie, Texas, the
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Healthy and active programs for children have a pivotal role in today's recreation industry. The child-obesity rates reflect a lack of understanding, interest, or opportunity in living a healthier lif
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A sport called Floorball is growing in popularity not only in the U.S. but throughout the world. While it may be new to many people, the core aspects are similar to those of many other
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Inclusion is a way of thinking that goes further than non-discrimination by taking a proactive approach to include all people in all programs and services.
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It’s Saturday on a crisp November morning in Seattle. Rain clouds are looming, and there’s an unmistakable excitement rumbling through the arena. It’s the kick-off of the winter session of indoor Youth Soccer Leagues at Arena Sports.
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In 2010, at a meeting of the Tweens Nutrition and Fitness Coalition (TNFC), a parent shared that she had visited one of the city pools with her daughters and noticed that the only healthy
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More and more parks and recreation departments need to deal with “program cost-recovery” initiatives to make up the difference between what they are being allotted in their budgets and
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Do you use templates for marketing materials? Probably. What about for an automated email response? This is likely a template that you built quickly, and it goes out anytime you receive
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From tableware and serving bowls to portrait busts, bird baths, and garden beasts, Chapel Hill’s Community Clay Studio has offered an extensive variety of ceramics classes to residents
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Adapted programs offer recreational opportunities for individuals with special needs. The programs provide a safe, fun environment that offers participants time to enjoy a wide variety
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The Larry Turner Classic is a National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA)-sanctioned tournament hosted annually by the Texas State University Recreation Division and the Seton
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When the Republic Parks & Recreation Department in Republic, Mo., purchased 40 acres of land located in an agricultural area in 2009, ideas began flowing as to what types of programming could be hosted on the property.
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Most communities tend to do a good job in addressing the leisure interests of elderly residents who are still active and independent. However, when citizens move into supported-living facilities,
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