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Truth Serum
The other day I overheard a mother-daughter exchange that really made me pause. The 5-year old was hanging on a grocery cart while she stood in line with her mother, and both were extremely bored.
Cleanliness Counts
Many park and recreation managers involved with facility maintenance know that when it comes to cleaning, restrooms are a center of complaints. However, a recent poll of Кmanagers of all types of faci
Dripping With Savings
Knowing how to fix many plumbing-related problems in a parks and recreation center can be a great convenience. Just think of all the money you can save getting an overflowing toilet or a backed-up
Public Restrooms
Editor's Note: This column, “LBWA” (Leadership By Wandering Around), is based on the premise that, in order to find out what's going on in the field, a parks and rec leader has to leave his or her des
Splash, Trickle, And Flow
Mistakes in design and installation give water features a mixed reputation, despite the fact they can provide valuable elements in landscaping. Several key issues are often overlooked during the
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
Dedicated To The Next Generation
Recreation professionals often put in ridiculously long hours, so even the smallest gestures from youngsters in the programs can have the biggest impact. Just ask Landon Carroll, the Recreation
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
Spice It Up For Seniors
The senior population of every village, town, and city in America is increasing daily. With baby boomers retiring, and nearly a quarter of the American population being at least 55 years old, this
Top Ten: PRB Style
Due to my wild success with my first Pub Note, my dad decided to have me write a sequel. Obviously, none of that is true, my dad is just getting lazy and is passing the buck to me. So here it goes Р t
Riverfront Revitalization
PROJECT: Smothers Park LOCATION: Owensboro, Ky.ARCHITECTS/PLANNERS: EDSA, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.AMENITIES: Smother's Park is the city's newest open space on the Ohio River and includes an interactive ch
Alternative Funding
Playground fall surfaces of the past included asphalt, hard packed dirt surface, decomposed granite, and pea gravel.К Before many of the current standards smaller jurisdictions considered themselves l
This-N-That
This-N-ThatККSTC Searches For The Real Field of DreamsК The Synthetic Turf Council is now accepting submissions for its fifth annual Search for the Real Field of Dreams, which recognizes the power tha