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What Lies Beneath
With carpet installed in park administrators’ offices, as well as in recreational and instructional areas, there is always the possibility of mold developing. This is more of a problem in areas of
Aging With Grace
There is a subtle but continuing challenge to describe what is generally referred to as a “senior center.” For that matter, what do we call people who go there: senior citizens, older adults,
Unconventional Recreation For An Underserved Population
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,
A Reference At The Ready
The year was 1987. A gallon of gas cost 89 cents, Three Men and a Baby was the top-grossing movie, and I was part of a historic gathering that forever shaped the direction of youth sports in this country.
Get Something For Nothing (Or Very Little)
No matter what types of programs you offer for youth, parents are the best marketing tools. Whether at the grocery store, on the sidelines, or on social media, parents listen to other parents
From Cookie Monster To Cookie Cutter
“Sometimes the things that may or may not be true are the things a man needs to believe in the most. That people are basically good; that honor, courage, and virtue mean everything;
Matching Park Restroom Design To Current Needs
Design needs for park restrooms have changed, with a greater focus on integrating family/special-needs restrooms, maintaining some or all facilities during the fall and winter,
A Pioneer Project
The Western Kansas town of Dodge City—made famous as a frontier settlement of the Old West and infamous for gunslingers, saloons, brothels, and gambling halls—has added a new tourism gem: a western/prairie-themed water park.
A Surge Of Activity
In the diverse neighborhood of South Tacoma, Wash., a once-deserted swath of land has made a real splash and become one of the area’s biggest summer attractions.
For The Greener Good
In an era focused on sustainability, golf courses get a bad rap. No matter how much recycled water is used, or how many drought-tolerant grasses are in place, golf courses are often panned for not being environmentally friendly.
Going To The Bats
It’s happening on land a few blocks away from Mark Twain’s boyhood home. You’ll see senior citizens strolling, toddlers on tricycles, women walking and talking, teenagers zipping by on scooters, runners keeping step with each other.
A Tale of Three Projects
Nature centers are special places with unique purposes. These centers exist to connect people with the natural environment and to bring to life stories of the animals, plants, and insects that make the area their homes.
A “Concert”ed Effort
The city of Waukesha, Wis., sits along the Fox River in Waukesha County, located approximately 20 miles west of Lake Michigan, and approximately 160 miles east of the Mississippi River at Dubuque,
Across The Pond
Last December, my wife and I took a trip to Europe and made our home base the beautiful city of Dublin, Ireland.
Marketing Begins Within
Parks and recreation has been a dream career choice for me. What other field would allow me to program activities that make a difference in so many lives while also allowing me to interact and participate with my community?
Amphitheater Maintenance
In ancient Rome, amphitheaters were used for gladiator competitions and other mostly combative public events; with dirt surfaces, stone seating, and few conveniences, there probably wasn’t a great deal of maintenance required.
What Is Your Gift?
My annual physical showed signs of anemia—enough that the doc wanted me to have a unit of iron pumped in—so I was briefly hooked up to an IV. A day or two later, I returned for a follow-up.
Emergency Planning
Staff members and volunteers in youth sports have to be prepared for everything. And I do mean everything.
Great Play Giveaway Winner Announced
Fond Du Lac, Wis.—BCI Burke, a playground, park and recreation industry provider that brings play to communities around the world, announces Gustavo Vergara, Culture and Leisure Services Director, from the city of Cape Canaveral as the winner of the Great Play Giveaway