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A Real Balancing Act
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
Team Up for Tennis Courts
Building or renovating tennis courts can be an overwhelming task. Between the logistics and, above all, the cost, it is a project more than many facilities want to take on.
Getting The Jump On Fitness
Indoor exercises commonly include such uses as a running track, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes. What these amenities have in common is the need for valuable floor space--
Watch Your Step!
Historically, federal, state, and local government entities managed to protect themselves from personal-injury lawsuits for injuries occurring on government property. Governments invoked
Big Changes On Small Budgets
Home-improvement and DIY projects are all the rage on television. Websites like Etsy are filled with great ideas, from weddings to home décor. But perhaps you didn’t embrace that same
Join The Fight
On March 29, 1966, at Toronto’s famed Maple Leaf Gardens, boxer Muhammad Ali beat George Chuvalo, whom a “panel of acclaimed boxing historians and experts unanimously named . . . the single toughest fighter ever to have lived in the entire history of the sport of boxing,” according to sportswriter Lou Eisen.1
Do More Than Scratch The Surface
It’s the middle of a cold, nasty winter, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a significant upswing in the number of children coming down with colds, the flu, and different viruses.
Time To Take Action
The mission of the Grand Forks Park District (GFPD) in North Dakota is to provide the best parks, programs, facilities, forestry services, and other services possible to promote a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle for all its citizens. After determining that the concession stands were part ofthe mission statement, the GFPD knew something needed to be done.
A Lot Of Miles Left
When the 22,600-square-foot Palm Bay Community Center (PBCC) opened in 1978 in Palm Bay, Fla., it was recognized as offering state-of-the-art amenities and putting the city’s parks and recreation facilities on the map.
A Culminating Event
The United State Tennis Association’s (USTA) Tallahassee Challenger is widely known as the best challenger in the country.
When A Community Strikes Oil
What was once a quiet community in the rolling hills of Western North Dakota, Williston saw its population boom after striking oil in 2008, transforming from a town of 12,500 to a city of more than 40,000 permanent and transient residents.
Designing Restrooms for "Accessible All-Gender" Use
The media has been full of discussion concerning individual rights and public restrooms. Some state's have made changes to include transgender persons. While the controversy continues, design of public restrooms is unclear.
What Stinks?
Summer is a great time for kids. They’re free to have fun in the sun and do pretty much what they want to do—within reason—for a good three months.
Lose The Senior Center Stereotype
When I finished architecture school, my mother was elated, not because I received a degree but because she was overjoyed since she now knew someone who was able to design her fantasy senior center, which includes a pool, fitness area, spa, gardens, kitchens, and places to gather for laughing with friends.
A Golden Investment
The Clear Creek RV Park has been owned and operated by the city of Golden, Colo., for over 20 years. Located in the heart of the city, it is nestled along the bubbling sounds of Clear Creek next to a community recreation center and a short walk from the quaint downtown.
Spread The Word
It is well documented that community aquatic centers offer many benefits—recreation, health, and wellness to name a few—while helping to build a greater sense of community and a higher quality of life.
From The Ground Up
One of the greatest misconceptions by property owners and construction managers is that trees can easily withstand injuries from nearby construction activities.
Double Dog Duty
For anyone looking for the ingredients for a successful dog park, the answer is simple: Combine two park districts, add a splash of committed dog park enthusiasts, and fold in a location with potential.