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Willing And Able
The Larry Turner Classic is a National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA)-sanctioned tournament hosted annually by the Texas State University Recreation Division and the Seton
The Results Of Road Rage
I was sitting in my car with the left blinker on near a “no left turn” sign the other day. I was merely attempting to turn into my driveway. To the average motorist it may have appeared I
A Clean Pool Is A Happy (And Safe) Pool
In this fast-paced world, it is easy to take for granted the importance that proper and attentive maintenance can make in everyday life. Take public swimming-pool maintenance, for example.
What Is A Brand?
It seems that in parks and recreation there is a misconception—or perhaps just a different definition—of what the word “brand” is and how it affects an organization. I often hear that
Takeaways From Sports
Years ago, I was conducting a coaching youth-sports seminar in Louisiana, and after the presentation a man in his mid-40s approached me.
Handling RWI Outbreaks Systematically
Recreational water illnesses (RWIs) are always a hot topic of discussion towards the end of summer when higher bather loads at aquatic facilities are faced with filters that are working
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A Bird’s-Eye View
Building coalitions that see a tourist destination as a shared product strengthen and strategically align a community’s economy. More and more, destinations are breaking down
Something For Everyone
Since 1997, team sports in America are in decline: basketball participation is down 17 percent, softball has dropped 37 percent, and volleyball has fallen 36 percent.
A Design To Drool Over
What needs to happen to bring a dog park to a community? How much does a dog park cost? Is it safe? Who would build it? Who would be in charge? What about insurance?
What Lies Beneath
With carpet installed in park administrators’ offices, as well as in recreational and instructional areas, there is always the possibility of mold developing. This is more of a problem in areas of
Aging With Grace
There is a subtle but continuing challenge to describe what is generally referred to as a “senior center.” For that matter, what do we call people who go there: senior citizens, older adults,
Unconventional Recreation For An Underserved Population
Most communities tend to do a good job in addressing the leisure interests of elderly residents who are still active and independent. However, when citizens move into supported-living facilities,
A Reference At The Ready
The year was 1987. A gallon of gas cost 89 cents, Three Men and a Baby was the top-grossing movie, and I was part of a historic gathering that forever shaped the direction of youth sports in this country.
Get Something For Nothing (Or Very Little)
No matter what types of programs you offer for youth, parents are the best marketing tools. Whether at the grocery store, on the sidelines, or on social media, parents listen to other parents
From Cookie Monster To Cookie Cutter
“Sometimes the things that may or may not be true are the things a man needs to believe in the most. That people are basically good; that honor, courage, and virtue mean everything;
Matching Park Restroom Design To Current Needs
Design needs for park restrooms have changed, with a greater focus on integrating family/special-needs restrooms, maintaining some or all facilities during the fall and winter,
A Pioneer Project
The Western Kansas town of Dodge City—made famous as a frontier settlement of the Old West and infamous for gunslingers, saloons, brothels, and gambling halls—has added a new tourism gem: a western/prairie-themed water park.
A Surge Of Activity
In the diverse neighborhood of South Tacoma, Wash., a once-deserted swath of land has made a real splash and become one of the area’s biggest summer attractions.