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More Bang For Your Bark Park
Municipalities face a large number of financial, logistical, and political challenges when establishing a dog park. Some of the most difficult financial challenges include high costs from
Pride And Pirate Ships
The needs of a community can only be articulated by the community at large. And when the conversation is about designing a universal-abilities playground, the needs of children with
Reimagining A Future
Just two miles south of downtown Akron, Ohio, on the Ohio & Erie Towpath Trail is a 100-acre glacial lake. In the 1920s, it was known as Akron’s “million-dollar playground” and attracted
Finance Fur-Friendly Spaces
It seems that every day I receive calls or emails from another sports-enthusiast group, requesting space or accommodations for its particular recreational pursuit. So when I received a request three
More Fun, Less Funding
Public agencies that develop and maintain parks and trails are under constant pressure to spend money wisely. Most industry professionals understand that dollars spent on parks and
Not Just For Kids
The summer camp industry is a valuable source for inspiring, activating, and energizing community spaces for people of all ages. Public parks are taking note by utilizing amenities
Ample And Acessible
As the oldest park in the Elmhurst Park District's holdings, WilderPark was in need of a makeover. Located in the heart of Elmhurst, Ill., the park is bordered by the Elmhurst Public Library, Elmhurst
Tending To Trees
Parks and trees seem to be inseparable. We can shade ourselves from the hot summer sun beneath a centuries-old Cottonwood tree, listen to wind whisper through a Ponderosa Pine’s
Going Fore Green
To borrow from Mark Twain, reports of the death of golf have been greatly exaggerated—at least in Fairfax County, Va. It may seem counterintuitive, but while interest in golf has been
Urban Nature Reserves
Many of the parks that readers of PRB operate are nestled within busy urban centers. Highways, side streets, and shopping centers hem us in. It’s this very setting that illuminates
Structurally Sound
It’s a dreaded scenario: revitalizing an outdoor facility only to have Mother Nature blow through town and damage the updated structure.
Achieve Form And Function
Since their storied beginnings as places where ancient Greeks enjoyed theater and Romans cheered gladiators in combat, amphitheaters have come a long way. Technological
A Program With Horse Power
Mullet Hall Equestrian Center at Johns Island County Park in Charleston, S.C., is tucked within 738 acres of southern pines and moss-draped oaks, alongside open meadows and farm fields. This gem of a
Learn To Ride, Love To Ride
Most people can remember the first time they rode a bike, but I suspect only a few can remember the first time they rode on a trail through the woods. The city of Richmond, Va., has joined the ranks
The Aftermath Of Park Projects
In the not-so-distant-past, a park project took a familiar path to become a reality. Leadership gathered to build a consensus on project priorities for the coming year. After careful consideration,
Fast Installation For Restroom Building At Fresno State University Stadium
An Easi-Set Buildings Restroom recently made the fan-going experience more enjoyable for the Fresno State University soccer and lacrosse teams in Fresno, Calif. This fast-paced
Pumped To Play
Good news for those who want to add amenities to a park on a limited budget—pump trails serve a whole population.
All Together Now
With more than 40 park units—some developed and others undeveloped—within the city of New Ulm, in Minnesota, it takes something special to be near the top of the list. One special
The Results Are In, The Message Is Clear
What do you remember from your elementary school days on the playground? Perhaps innocent games of hopscotch or freeze tag, climbing on the monkey bars, or tapping into your
Frogtown Park And Farm
As development increases and populations grow, finding additional property suitable for park land becomes a growing challenge for many metropolitan areas.