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A Green Way To Play
The trees that children used to climb freely in the woods a generation ago have since been replaced by manufactured playgrounds.
Back On Solid Ground
Reverchon Park is a historic, open-space landmark in Dallas, Texas, that marks the entry of Turtle Creek into Trinity River floodplain.
Ground Rules
While facility-maintenance managers around the world could probably have extended and animated discussions about what the best surface is for a playground, the truth is there is no right or wrong answer.
Blue Bins Signal "Greener" Future
The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department is learning that park recycling is not a case of Тbuild it and they will come.У San Antonio parks staff designed the blue bins for the department's recy
How I Fared
I have an old token from the New York City subway that reads, ТGood For One Fare.У I keep it in a dresser drawer and usually forget about it until for some odd reason I stumble across it.
Ride The Wave
A television documentary in early 2008 inspired Julio Magrisso, Assistant Director for the city of Miami Beach Parks & Recreation Department, to pursue the idea of a surf camp for children with autism.
A Dynamic Duo
When Kathy Eber and her family moved to Florida a quarter century ago, one of the first calls she made was to Little League Baseball.
Clearing The Air
Protecting the health and safety of pool-goers continues to be the number-one concern for aquatic-facility managers and operators. The number-one concern of pool operators is keeping swimmers safe
Calling All Crew Members
When it comes to park maintenance in the fall, some things are as certain as the leaves changing color and the days getting shorter.
This-N-That
ТDress UpУ Waste ReceptaclesConveniently and properly placed waste and recycling containers (one container every 50 lineal feet is the standard for arenas and public venues) help to control litter and
Really Special Events
Like most weekends in August, this one started sunny and pleasant, with a chance to be hot and humid. The Auth clanСall seven of usСrose early, which is getting harder to do now that we have teenagers
Blades Of Green
Really, it's so much easier when it's your own yard. You mow it as often as necessary, you spread fertilizer, and depending upon your location, you water it to keep it lush. Figure out what the best