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The Growing Importance Of Virtual Programming
The COVID-19 pandemic introduced the world to virtual yoga, online happy hours, digital birthday parties, and even live-streamed weddings. Now, citizens of every generation and technology experience level are
Details Make A Difference
2020 was a difficult year for all, but one shining grace was people finding their love and appreciation for parks and animals. With a giant leap in fosters and adoptions, thousands of lucky pets found their forever home last year.
How To Raise A Meadow
With shrinking maintenance budgets on the horizon, municipalities and other public agencies have been researching options to reduce costs. One frequently considered initiative is the addition of turf to reduce the amount of mowing by maintenance crews.
Pond Management
Whether you’ve recently stepped into a new role as parks manager or simply decided to give more attention to the aesthetic needs of the facilities, there’s a good chance your responsibilities include overseeing a lake or stormwater pond. Maintaining a fully interactive aquatic ecosystem that will be aesthetically pleasing, functional, and safe for the community can be daunting!
Park Security
A peaceful Sunday morning in November 2020 turned violent at the Linda Vista Recreation Center in San Diego when two men were shot, one of whom later died in a nearby hospital. When the shootings occurred, the men were on their way to use the handball courts at the center.
Outside The Box
LaTanya Sandifer wanted to make a difference in her community, so after careful consideration, the Macon-Bibb County Department of Parks and Recreation’s Program Coordinator settled on providing Middle Georgia residents with an annual event advocating a healthy and sustainable way of living.
A Four-Project Approach
Over the last several decades, neighborhoods in north Denver have experienced numerous flooding events, causing damage to properties and infrastructure, due to an inadequate drainage system. These neighborhoods are located within the Montclair Basin, an approximately nine-square-mile area that lacks a clear path for water to drain into the South Platte River.
Purchasing Vs. Procurement
Recreation administrators typically try to purchase all supplies ahead of the busy summer season to make sure they have enough goods and supplies when the crowds arrive. However, should administrators be “purchasing” these items?
Designing For Wildfires
Year after year, wildfires have become a more important factor in our lives, and this impacts how we think about building design. The industry has always prioritized safety and endurance, but the size of the fires has prompted me to make choices that can help prevent or mitigate damage.
Equal Access
At a recent annual Youth Sports Congress, which the National Alliance for Youth Sports held virtually to adjust to these challenging times, Kim Turner, who works with the Fair Play for Girls in Sports Project, held an educational session that encouraged park and recreation departments to treat girls equally on and off the field.
Toying With Life’s Greatest Moments
It seemed like the coolest toy—a pair of walkie-talkies that would allow me to be in one place and talk to my buddy who was in a different place. I went through the Sears catalogue about 10 times, trying to figure out the proper balance between a quality set that was expensive and a toyish-looking, bright-red, cheap one that Mom would probably suggest.