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Kids Are Common Denominator
Parks and playgrounds provide some of the greatest memories of youth. For children, playing in a park, on a playground or at home is more than just fun. It is a way of exploring the world around
Ahh, Technology
There was a time when the word technology was used to describe any idea, invention or solution that helped streamline manХs work Р anything that made the old daily grind a bit easier. Things like prin
Getting Back To BASICs
AuthorХs Note: This column is the first of two describing how some California parks and recreation professionals are addressing a pair of pressing national issues: 1. the widespread retirement of mid-
Class Introduces ТA New WayУ
According to recent National Center for Health statistics, 17.1 percent of children and adolescents 2 to 19 years of age (over 12.5 million) are overweight, and 32.2 percent of adults (over 66
Unnecessary Roughness
Over the years IХve tackled many challenging youth sports questions, from Dateline NBC to Sports Illustrated and even Bill OХReilly, but thatХs nothing compared to what I find sitting in my e-mail inb
Safeguarding Aquatic Facilities
The protection and safety of guests at aquatic facilities has gained recent attention with the passing of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act of 2007 (H.R. 1721). President Bush signed
Going Green At The Pool
Swimming pool operators know pools can be hogs of both energy and water. Water is lost to evaporation, heat is lost to the surrounding environment, heaters and pumps can be inefficient, and pool
Peroxolyte Power
A California company says its chemical products could change the way recreational pools tackle contaminant problems, such as black algae.Truox Inc. has developed several water treatment products
Diverting A Disaster
The City of York, Neb., was founded in 1870 by the South Platte Land Company primarily as a reference point for Oregon, California and Mormon trails. It grew steadily, in part because of the then
Safe Wet Playgrounds And Water Parks
The safe operation of both indoor and outdoor wet playgrounds and water parks with zero to 4-foot-deep drop pools and lazy rivers depends on planning, protocols and diligent follow-through, according