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Beyond Basic
Over the past decade, parks and recreation departments have been creating playgrounds that extend beyond basic Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Playgrounds are expected to meet standards regarding ramps and surfacing, but now communities around the country have begun to build play environments that are truly inclusive for people of all ages and abilities.
Modern Skateparks Are For Everyone
The short history of skateparks is complicated. The first parks were retail, pay-to-play, concrete landscapes in the 1970s.
The Success Of Ninja Gyms
Ninja gyms are exploding in popularity across the country, driven largely by the fanfare around NBC’s American Ninja Warrior reality-competition series. But this extreme sport provides much more than weekly entertainment or an occasional adrenaline rush.
Club All-Access
The Grapevine Parks and Recreation’s Club All-Access in Texas is an adaptive recreation program for adults ages 18 and older with special needs. The purpose of the program is to create opportunities for participants to engage in a variety of activities geared towards vocational readiness, health and wellness, independent living, and life skills, along with creating authentic social connections with peers.
Outside The Box
LaTanya Sandifer wanted to make a difference in her community, so after careful consideration, the Macon-Bibb County Department of Parks and Recreation’s Program Coordinator settled on providing Middle Georgia residents with an annual event advocating a healthy and sustainable way of living.