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Stratford Park Upgrades Facilities With Shade Structure
Located just outside of Washington D.C. is Stratford Park in Arlington, Va. This 3.8-acre park received its first major update since it was established over 50 years ago. This park was renovated to include a Little
All We Are Saying Is Give Bees A Chance
Being the town eclectic (i.e., “artsy” person), I spontaneously asked my coworkers to dress like bees in celebration of National Honey Bee Day. I was surprised when they actually did.
Knock It Down, Build It Again
The original maintenance yard facility, located in Rock Creek Regional Park in Derwood, Md., was built in the 1960s and served the park for decades. However, over time, the facility had deteriorated and needed
Pretty And Purposeful
Through cross-departmental coordination, a thoughtful design process, and visionary engineering, a former concrete retention pond has been transformed into the Morse Park Rain Garden—a xeriscape
A Meaningful Message
Taking a hike, running around a playground, and going on a pontoon boat ride may seem routine to the casual observer, but outdoor recreational experiences such as these can be life-changing for children with
Sprawling Recreational Opportunities
Howard Marsh, one of the newest parks within the Metroparks Toledo system, boasts a multitude of recreational opportunities across 750 acres of critical, restored, coastal, marsh wetland habitats. Located
Creating A Monster!
Located halfway between Denver and Boulder, the city of Westminster, Colo., has garnered a national reputation for wildly creative programming and special events. For example, some of the more recent
Due Diligence
In the following scenarios, ask yourself what you would do as a recreation professional:
An 11-year-old boy is at baseball practice. All the players on his team are actively participating in a drill.
Political Correctness
Robert G. Ingersoll, after visiting the tomb of Napoleon:
A little while ago I stood by the grave of Napoleon, a magnificent tomb of gilt and gold, fit almost for a
The Green Revolution
Ian McHarg’s 1969 book, Design with Nature, is credited with helping redefine the field of landscape architecture in the era of global climate change. Described in Time magazine as “Not only a symbol of
Green Latrine
Michigan’s Grand Haven State Park--48 acres of sumptuous white-sand beach along the shores of Lake Michigan--serves over 92,000 campers each year, and generates over $1 million in revenue. Since campe