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A Place For Discovery
Haldimand County in Canada has a population of approximately 45,000, and is located on the north shore of Lake Erie, bordered by Norfolk County, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, Brant County, the city of Hamilton, and the region of Niagara.
Not Just Upgrading, But Placemaking
With a prime location in Golden Gate Park, there is no tennis center quite like the Lisa & Douglas Goldman Tennis Center (GTC) in the city and county of San Francisco. Designed by EHDD, with early design input from HGA, the GTC continues the city’s long legacy and tradition of tennis in the park that started in the late-19th century.
The Importance Of Low-Impact Hiking
The nation’s parks are attracting record numbers of visitors. Official National Park Service (NPS) numbers show that 73 parks had more than one-million recreation visits each in 2021, up from 60 parks the year prior.
Beyond Basic
Over the past decade, parks and recreation departments have been creating playgrounds that extend beyond basic Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Playgrounds are expected to meet standards regarding ramps and surfacing, but now communities around the country have begun to build play environments that are truly inclusive for people of all ages and abilities.
The 411 On 3x3
3x3 basketball might have been new to the Olympics (where the American women’s team won the gold medal), but it wasn’t new to anyone in the park and rec world, or those familiar with basketball in urban areas. In fact, the discipline—which has its roots in the urban game—has long been a staple of recreational play.
Taking Flight
In the densely packed neighborhood of west Costa Mesa, Calif., an ambitious program to revitalize Lions Park had been underway for several years. In the shadow of the city’s new, multi-million-dollar library, there was a little-used play lot, nostalgically called Airplane Park.
Youth Sports Administration 101: Youth-Sports Supervision
Proper supervision is of the utmost importance to ensure the safety of league participants; it should be taken seriously. It only takes a few seconds of complacency for an incident or accident to occur.
Time To Update
The biggest challenge for an organization that offers online education or training almost certainly is making sure the information and curriculum are up-to-date. Even for a subject that may seem simple, like youth sports, the amount of change can be overwhelming.
From Student To Teacher
A sad part of being 60+ is seeing mentors pass on, and even some peers. I am acutely sensitive to old movies and programs, and often hear characters say things like, “Dad, you’re in your 60s now.
Gobble, Gobble
I packed the car—stuffing bags and gear into the rooftop box trying to make room for six people to sit comfortably for a long drive in our Toyota Highlander. We were headed west to San Raphael for our annual Thanksgiving holiday with family.
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