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An Urban Legend
Urban and North Dakota. These words are rarely used in the same sentence, but architectural and engineering design firm ICON Architectural Group is changing this perception. Hailed ТA City Within a Ci
Treading Lightly On Sacred Ground
Visitors to the Manassas National Battlefield Park (MNBP), site of the first battle of what became the Civil War, now have a clearer view of the battlefield--and a better understanding of that
Hanging In The Balance
The appeal of interactive water playgrounds is ever-increasing. With the downturn in both the economy and discretionary spending, more families are looking for alternative, less-expensive ways to
Spray Park Features
Spray parks -- also known as wet playgrounds -- are gaining in popularity. They offer safe fun for everyone, including people afraid of the water and those with disabilities, as well as younger
This-N-That
Evans Recognized By The OABACincinnati, Ohio--J.C. Evans, chairman of Gold Medal Products, is the first to receive the Pioneer Award in recognition of his career service and growth of the concession
Different StrokesЙ
Last night, after tucking the kids into bed, my wife and I sat down in the family room to see what stations our antenna over the garage was pulling in that night - and, yes, you read that right,
Are We Over-Communicating?
EditorХs Note: This column, ТLBWAУ (Leadership By Wandering Around), is based on the premise that, in order to find out whatХs going on in the field, a parks and rec leader has to leave his or her des
Making A Difference
WeХve all seen the television news reports and read accounts of the horrific conditions millions of children in Africa are forced to live in.Among war-ravaged Darfur and AIDS-infested Zambia there sur
Zip Lines And Aerial Adventures
Zip-line canopy tours are popping up everywhere, and aerial treks are quickly gaining in popularity.From resort regions like Orlando, Fla., to smaller venues such as Hocking Hills, Ohio, zip lines
Lifesaving And Emergency Equipment
No one likes to contemplate the possibility of a water-related accident, but the time you spend this spring preparing lifesaving and emergency equipment may mean a safer summer season.Sorting through
Thumbs Up!
For more than 120 years, the Blue Water YMCA in Port Huron, Mich., has served the community, providing top-notch programs for a wide range of ages. As one of the first YMCAs in the state, Blue Water
Budgeting For The Big Screen
Meridian, Idaho, has grown from 10,000 residents to more than 75,000 in the past two decades. While most people would argue that growth is good, leaders of rapidly growing cities understand there are
Coming Into Compliance
As spring kicks off and the temperature starts to heat up, parks and recreation departments across the country are peeling off swimming pool covers and preparing for the upcoming season. This year,
Layer Technology
Recreational Water Illness (RWI) has been a hot topic this past year. In fighting these stealthy germs, industry professionals use several approaches based on research, health department regulations
Hanging In The Balance - Test
How to maintain the correct chemistry in water features 1. Patrons depend on operators to be responsible for the health and safety of their water playgrounds.a. Trueb. False2. Aquatic play features
Hanging in the Balance - Answer Key
How to maintain the correct chemistry in water features1. Patrons depend on operators to be responsible for the health and safety of their water playgrounds.a. True2. Aquatic play features require
Put The Blame On Me
"And I'm here on television saying I screwed up, and that's part of the era of responsibility. ItХs not never making mistakes, it's owning up to them and trying to make sure you never repeat them, and
Electroylitic Chlorine Generators - Answer Key
1. Sea water has a salt concentration of approximately a. 3,000 ppm b. 10,000 ppm c. 35,000 ppm 2. Salt concentration in ECG systems is approximately a.