Articles
A Father’s Pledge
My father, Ronald Henry Ciancutti—son of Henry Ronald Ciancutti and future father of me, Ronald Drew Ciancutti—stared at the ceiling in the gymnasium as the light grew brighter in the early morning hours.
Creative Culture
I grew up with six brothers and sisters—all close in age—and there always seemed to be activities at our house, as well as in the backyards and on the streets in the neighborhood.
Public Restroom Design For A Safer Future
2020 was a difficult year, especially when venturing outside the home. We should expect to see a positive shift towards more normalcy in the near future, but need to make things like using a public bathroom feel safer.
Easi-Set Buildings Stand The Test Of Time
When is comes to building projects, nothing gives you value, durability, and versatility like a precast concrete structure from Easi-Set. All delivered in a package that not only looks good, but is far easier and
The Microplastics Crisis
Most third-generation, synthetic-turf fields installed worldwide use some form of rubber as a significant component of infill.
Cyanuric Acid
Cyanuric acid (CYA) is both a good and bad element in an outdoor pool. As an Aquatic Facility Operator course instructor and a pool operator for many years, I write this article to dispel some of the mystery around CYA and its reputation.
Right On Target
Located at the Jack A. Claes Pavilion in Elk Grove, Ill., the Pavilion Aquatics Center (PAC) is a facility of the Elk Grove Park District. From April 2013 to February 2014, the PAC underwent a $9-million renovation
Don’t Dog The Design
With more pet owners looking for activities to do with their entire family (Fido included), the staff from the Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department in Ohio began a quest to offer an all-inclusive and fun park experience.
A Father’s Pledge
My father, Ronald Henry Ciancutti—son of Henry Ronald Ciancutti and future father of me, Ronald Drew Ciancutti—stared at the ceiling in the gymnasium as the light grew brighter in the early morning hours.
The Art Of Interpretation
The field of parks and recreation has many facets that contribute to quality recreational and educational experiences for visitors. Many park systems include nature centers, farm centers, and/or educational programming to teach and engage visitors on nature, science, and historical topics.
For Liability’s Sake
At 4:15 p.m. on March 30, 2015, a player was injured in a high-school softball game. As she slid into home plate, her foot caught in the turf; she continued to slide but her foot was turned the wrong way.
Nostalgia For The Future
I heard a rabbi say recently, “In community we heal.” He was speaking about healing from the pandemic with the added burden of dealing with the riots in cities across the country.
Endless Possibilities
The initial vision for Rustad Recreation Center began in 2011 as the West Fargo Park District in North Dakota became aware of the community’s rapid growth and the need for indoor recreational space.