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
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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
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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
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Recreation departments are under increased pressure to satisfy the demands for a broad range of leisure activities for participants of all ages.
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In recent years, the trend in local government is to operate recreation facilities more like private-sector businesses. Facilities are often built and operate with great success initially, but
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Running a successful fitness center within a community recreation facility is no easy feat. It’s difficult to know which fitness craze is here to stay and which is on its way out.
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When Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi began training camp with the Green Bay Packers in 1961, just months after the Packers came within yards of winning a championship, the
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How does a park provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere for a balloon festival that draws more than 100,000 people over three days?
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As children gather on Saturday mornings in the Donny C. Thiry Memorial gymnasium in the town of Hamburg, N.Y., Senior Community Center, they greet their friends with bursts of
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Imagine planning a nighttime event in the winter without supplying heat or electricity. Instead, the Sully Historic Site in Virginia creates a holiday spirit, setting the house aglow with flickers
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Do you ever dream of creating the one perfect event that generates revenue, raises awareness for your organization, creates excitement for the staff members who work on it, and most
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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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