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Finding Ways To Play
As COVID-19 left a wake of canceled events last summer, a small New York town took a new approach to recreation, offering skateboarding lessons, tours of Yellowstone, and riverside concerts.
An Opinion On Perspective
I came into the world when my dad was 30 years old. I was born at the very end of the year (December 27), in 1960, which meant, at every 10-year mark, I could reflect upon an entire decade comparatively.
Youth-Sports Administration
Having written this many times before, I will say it again: youth-sports administrators are some of the most dedicated public employees in our communities. In “normal” times, they are forced to wear several
Engagement Didn’t Stop
It’s not unusual for Metroparks Toledo’s “Big Board,” a master list of announcements and events, to change as schedules and conditions evolve, but the 2020 edition could have been written on an Etch-a-Sketch.
Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes
The events in recent months reveal there needs to be real change in this country. The system best equipped to be the catalyst for this change is the parks and recreation profession. It is important that
Moving Forward
Elbow bumps are replacing handshakes, and virtual yoga is replacing hot yoga—but are these temporary measures part of maintaining a flattened curve or a permanent societal shift in how we engage with one
Reflections Of A Park Planner
Coronavirus. COVID-19. Social distancing. Face coverings. Contact tracing. By now, these are words that all of us are probably sick and tired of hearing and saying. Due to the pandemic, our lives have changed. We
What Have You Learned?
In 2012, I was a headliner for a special event in Chicago that was expecting upwards of 80,000 spectators. The night before, a massive storm tore through the area, ripping down tents and causing mayhem. The
Suddenly Masked!
In March 2020, I was going about business as usual and looking forward to spring conferences. Then suddenly, out of nowhere, a pandemic arrived, changing my work life (and probably yours), maybe forever.
What A Long, Strange Trip
It’s safe to say that most peoples’ lives came to a screeching halt sometime in March 2020. While many were turning their kitchen tables into makeshift offices, many of you were also dealing with the fallout of
A Safe Dose Of Normalcy
The Downtown Detroit Partnership looks forward to a winter season with a lens of safe practices and health protocols
Responsible Recreation In Parks And Pathways
The McCall Parks and Recreation department has adapted well in the face of change, providing their users with the best service possible
DocNetwork Launches COVID-19 Screening
The new tools are easily available for camps, schools, and businesses
Equity Amidst A Pandemic
Nashville’s Parks and Recreation Department makes changes for safety and equity as they adapt to the pandemic
Arborjet Supports The Food Bank of Western Mass
Arborjet, a leader in plant health for the past 20 years, is pleased to announce a significant grant in support of The Food Bank of Western, MA., which has been on the front lines of emergency food assistance during the COVID pandemic.
A Game Of Telephone
A small town in New York has adapted its programming for all ages, now they just have to spread the word
DocNetwork Announces COVID-19 Screening Tools
DocNetwork, through their CampDoc and SchoolDoc platforms, is continuing to define the cutting edge in health and safety with the launch of new COVID-19 prescreening and screening tools.
Stark Parks Hit The Ground Running
Stark Parks adapted quickly and efficiently to the coronavirus crisis with wildly popular programs
Woolpert, Centric Consulting Help Maximize CARES Act Funding
The partnership provides data, management, and organizational support to help municipalities apply for and receive financial relief in the wake of COVID-19.
The Power Of Place
Minneapolis Parks Foundation Executive Director, Tom Evers, explains the challenges of operating through a pandemic