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A Worthy Evaluation
Often in these challenging times, parks and recreation professionals are asked to quantify the economic viability of an event or program. By grading an event primarily on customer surveys, participation and
Now Hear This
Anyone looking for advice on how to be a better manager should consult books on effective parenting. Those who have children may already have these reference materials lying around or lining the
When The Well Runs Dry
There was yet another column in the Sunday paper about baby boomers being hit the hardest during this Great Recession, and it resonated with me.
Dress Up Tennis Courts
Learn what it takes to attract crowds of players By Mary Helen SprecherAlmost any park can have playable tennis courts, ones that are well-maintained and can provide a good game, but parks that want
Aging Gracefully
Many senior citizens set resolutions regarding health and wellness, only to revert to their previous routines midway through the year. A sedentary lifestyle is harmful to all ages, especially older adults. Just
Invest In Equipment And Training
Thousands of families, including children and the elderly, visit municipal pools and water parks every year seeking a fun and relaxing experience. Although providing such an environment can be a challenge,
Rules For Success
Garner a reputation for excellence in tennis facilities By John KrafftThe Midland Community Tennis Center (MCTC) in Midland, Mich., has a reputation for innovation and enterprise, growing the game
Meeting The Challenge
Growing up in Arizona, Monty Perkins fell in love with sports at an early age. He participated in baseball, football, and basketball among others, although he didn’t have the luxury of his parents cheering for him in the stands very often.
Call On Your Neighbors
Public parks and recreation departments across the U.S. have felt the squeeze of the economic downturn over the past few years. Many agencies have closed facilities and faced massive budget cuts and layoffs--
Wading Through The Rules
When it comes to government regulations and standards in the aquatic industry, there are plenty of changes--enough to make our heads swim. Yet, keeping abreast of these changes is critical for facility
Managing Aquatic Facilities
“Aquatic manager” is a fairly common designation in the world of pool management. The manager oversees competition, open-swim, therapy, and instructional pools, as well as water parks ranging from
Develop A Maintenance Plan
Maintenance issues generally draw fire from the community quicker than any other aspect of parks-and-rec operations. Regardless of how imaginative or solid a program or activity is, or how qualified an
Naming Rights For Budget Cuts
By Dianne HooverPublic parks and recreation departments across theU.S.have felt the squeeze of the economic downturn over the past few years. Many agencies have closed facilities and faced massive
Safeguard Aquatic Facilities
By N. Jonas OhrbergThousands of families, including children and the elderly, visit municipal pools and water parks every year seeking a fun and relaxing experience. Although providing such an
Economic-Impact Study
By Steve YeskulskyOften in these challenging times, parks and recreation professionals are asked to quantify the economic viability of an event or program. By grading an event primarily on customer
This-N-That
Field NotesPEM Surface Creations, a St. Louis-based company and provider of slip-resistant matting, is celebrating its 15th anniversary. КCurtis Industries LLC, a producer of cab enclosures and access