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Unveiling Additional Revenue
Providing shade can do more than bring relief to park visitors on a steamy summer afternoon -- it can bring in revenue. If done correctly, permanent shade structures -- such as pavilions and gazebos
Retrofitting For Sustainability
For more than 30 years, Grass Lawn Park has been the most utilized Тyear-roundУ park in Redmond, Wash., providing a variety of recreational opportunities and a unique respite in the middle of an urbaniz
Risky Business
As an expert witness called to testify by attorneys in numerous drowning or near-drowning cases, I’ve observed a victim’s family members attempt to ease the pain of losing (or almost
Pedaling Park Maintenance
Staff members of the Mt. Pleasant Parks Department in Michigan knew they needed a more efficient and earth-friendly way to complete daily park-maintenance tasks. After exploring
A Natural Fit
In the densely populated Boston suburb of Somerville, Mass., open space is at a premium. Residents gravitate to natural areas, even if those spaces are undeveloped city lots on side
Preserving The Past
In many ways, downtown Westminster in Maryland has changed little in the last 100 years. Located in Carroll County, the city’s street-level shops and upper-floor apartments capture a
Line Streets, Sidewalks, And Beyond
Stroll through downtowns, city parks, college campuses, and backyards to see the oldest trend return: genuine clay brick pavers used in sidewalks, streets, driveways, and patios. Because the
The Anatomy Of A New Park
Traditional beginnings, beginnings of traditionsУ is how the design team began to describe the new park. Located only a block away from historic downtown Libert
Splash, Trickle, And Flow
Mistakes in design and installation give water features a mixed reputation, despite the fact they can provide valuable elements in landscaping. Several key issues are often overlooked during the
The "Mane" Attraction
It's fairly difficult to miss seeing a lion, but it appears that several of these beasts were overlooked for quite some time before they were re-purposed and thrown into a Boston park to play with chi
The Aftermath Of Park Projects
In the not-so-distant-past, a park project took a familiar path to become a reality. Leadership gathered to build a consensus on project priorities for the coming year. After careful consideration,
Recharging The Battery
Dramatically sited at the southern tip of Manhattan where the East River and Hudson River converge into New York Harbor,
All Together Now
The Rotary Club of San Jose, Calif., asked the landscape architecture firm, PGAdesign, to create a playground that would be accessible to children with the widest possible range of abilities.
Pay For Play
In the designing and building of a park, a lot of money typically goes into the infrastructure—the parking lots, custom shelters and restrooms, and more.
The Beginning Of The Road
Mandan Park District’s goal in Mandan, N.D., is to increase the quality of life by creating a sports complex for the community through an increase of ¾ of a cent in the city’s sales tax.
From A Dull Roar To A Fever Pitch
Wake up early. Stay up late. Change the world. This is the mantra I have lived by the past 10 years. I am not a parks employee by trade. In fact, I am quite the opposite.
A Salute To Service
On the outskirts of Henderson County, Ky., is the small town of Hebbardsville. With a history steeped in coal mining dating to the early 1800s, it is quite fitting that an old coal mine would breathe such new life into this community.
Rallying ФRound The Playground
The Cranberry Uniting Playground was built to replace a wooden structure at the Cranberry Township Community Park in Pennsylvania.
Practice Space
As the city of Lee's Summit, Mo. grew over the years, the youth-sports associations and the parks and recreation department have kept pace.
Celebrating Water
Nature is local. While the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, what happens on the ground varies greatly.