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A Tale Of Two Types Of Turf
Multiple factors should be considered when installing playing fields for parks and sports complexes, and chief among them is whether to install synthetic or natural turf. Each type has
Maintenance Pillars For Natural-Grass Athletic Surfaces
Communal spaces unite communities. Athletic surfaces are not solely dedicated fields: In open and flat areas, spontaneous games pop up among friends, families, and sports teams. Facility
Enjoying The Glide
When Berry Ellison strolled into the presentation for the Riverfront Park Redevelopment Program, he didn’t know he was about to welcome the city of Spokane’s version of New York
Behind Every Good Dog Is An Engaged Owner
Any manager, volunteer, or patron with an interest in dog parks has heard all the stories by now, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Dog fights and people neglecting to pick up after their
Winning The War
A weed is most commonly defined as “a plant out of place.” It can more formally be defined as a plant that interferes with the welfare of humans or livestock or is otherwise objectionable. In
Raising The Bar
In the world of aquatics, you are only as good as your team of lifeguards. Aquatic facilities across the nation have struggled to recruit lifeguards, and the city of Round Rock, Texas, was
Maximizing Reach
The saying, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much,” is undeniably true—especially in local government. Partnerships are often what make or break new legislation,
Youth Tackle Football
Is tackle football safe? The debate continues. In the past four years, the National Alliance for Youth Sports has been constantly asked whether the organization is for or against the sport
Kicking Up Customer Service
The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NOVA Parks) is a multi-faceted agency with 32 facilities serving three counties and three cities. NOVA Parks operates golf courses,
Staking Claim To A Local Legend
For those of you who don’t understand the type of twisted addiction that makes Cleveland kids remain Browns football fans all the way through adulthood, some of this article may get
Lapping Up The Experience
Forty-five minutes north of Detroit,Mich., dogs may mistake Orion Oaks Dog Park for heaven. Here, in this 24-acre, fenced, off-leash facility, they can mingle with other four-legged friends and take a dip at the