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A Cheesy Idea
Mac ‘n cheese is the ultimate comfort food. In August 2011, members of the parks and rec department sat in the lunch room and discussed what each of us liked most about the food.
Getting To Know Each Other
It was a question worth asking, and this student wasn’t holding back. He was chatting with Corporal Randy Green, a Maryland-National Capital Park Police officer since 2006, and the question seemed most important.
Under One Roof
Battling the hazards of slippery ice and snow, town of Hamburg, N.Y., workers last February unpacked moving trucks filled with desks, office supplies, and furniture.
Jamming In Beaver Dam
In 2013, I stood in the new downtown park in Beaver Dam, Ky., with Commissioner Kevin Davis, surveying its progress.
Finding Fitness Flexibility After 50
In a few short years, the number of group fitness classes held at the Elsie Stuhr Center in Beaverton, Ore, has doubled. It all began in 2005 after implementing the Senior Fitness Test (SFT) by Roberta Rikli and C. Jessie Jones in order to establish a baseline for interested participants.
The View From The Top
When considering the financial aspects of an aerial park or challenge course on a property, it is imperative to be very clear on which type of attraction you will be operating. While the two may appear to be similar, the way in which they operate and generate revenue is different, and may not always be clear to prospective customers.
Throw Away The Old Playbook
Few recreation professionals would claim youth programming is an easy component of their job.
A Successful Day Camp
The New Lenox Community Park District's Camp Wewannago, for grades 1 through 7, has experienced a significant increase in enrollment each year since 2013. In fact, the number last year grew to more than 300.
The Strategy Of Staying Power
Recreation programming is a balancing actСkeeping up with trends without investing too heavily in the trendy, finding new energy for long-term programs, standing out without spending a fortune, etc.
Build The Base
Agencies that program, operate, and maintain community ice rinks know how difficult it can be to make ends meet and put capital back into their facilities.
Feed The Need For Nutrition
Many parks and recreation programs across the country are making a huge difference in their communities by providing safe environments for children during the summer months.
Back To Basics
Take a moment to ask co-workers, friends, or family members if they have ever experienced lower back pain. Their answers will amaze you. As a fitness and yoga specialist, I find it alarming to discover how many people suffer from this malady.
People, Partnerships, And Approaches
With 23 recreation centers throughout the city, it's no wonder the Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) can offer a bevy of advice on how to improve a fitness program.
Special Events
Let's be honestСthere are enough Fall Festivals and Harvest Festivals across the country. Are you ready to shake it up a bit? Pick a themeСthe more unusual the betterСand plan a whole festival or event around it. Having trouble thinking of one?
Brace For Impact
It's a typical scene--two players aggressively sprint across the field towards a ball and each other as fans hold their breath in anticipation. Moments later the players slam into one another.
The Art Of Adaptability
Recreational opportunities for those with special needs are really not that different than what is offered on a daily basis at any recreation center. They just take some adaptation.
Getting Older And Getting Better
Think of it as one-stop shopping for everything a healthy, active senior needs. The Adult Activity Center (AAC) in St. Charles, Ill., is a hive of activity and a haven for older adults looking to hold the aging process at bay.
Kicking Back At Camp
ТCamp Kent is more fun than visiting Disney World,У Bianca, then 10, declared the last day of Kent Park and Recreation's summer day camp in Kent, Conn.
Event Planning
On September 26, 2009, the town of New Windsor, located in Orange County, N.Y., had its first Community Day. The event had limited funds, which meant limited attractions.