Articles
A Real Balancing Act
More and more parks and recreation departments need to deal with “program cost-recovery” initiatives to make up the difference between what they are being allotted in their budgets and
More Than Just A Pretty Place
Anyone who has spent time in parks knows there’s a lot happening. There are creeks that provide drinking water, trails to walk and ride that help people live healthy lives, and picnic
A Park Without A Playground
Manatee Sanctuary Park almost had it all. The park, which overlooks the Banana River in Port Canaveral, Fla., had undergone updates including paved parking, updated landscaping, a paved
Team Up for Tennis Courts
Building or renovating tennis courts can be an overwhelming task. Between the logistics and, above all, the cost, it is a project more than many facilities want to take on.
Step Into Serenity
On a frigid winter day the icy air stings cheeks as snow crunches beneath booted feet. Entering the therapeutic pool facility in Hamburg, N.Y., is like finding an oasis amid frozen
Getting The Jump On Fitness
Indoor exercises commonly include such uses as a running track, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes. What these amenities have in common is the need for valuable floor space--
Spread The Love
Since its inception in 1982, Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s (OCPR) Recreation Assistance Partnership Program (RAPP) in Michigan has provided recreation yearly to more
Mayday! Mayday!
When a child reaches for a red-hot burner on the oven, it singes his hand. As he screams in pain, a parent comes running and says, “I’ve told you a million times that’s hot! Do not touch!”
Lifting The Fog
Natatorium—it’s not a word that rolls easily off the tongue. It rarely comes up in daily usage; people generally don’t say, “Hey, let’s go to the natatorium.” They just say, “Let’s go to the pool.”
Explore, Create, Engage
Several years ago, while writing my first book—Why Johnny Hates Sports—I had the chance to reflect on thousands of conversations I’ve had with recreation leaders around the country.