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Granite: Revitalization projects spur use of material for longevity, durability
Cities across the country are finding new, vibrant ways to revitalize downtown areas. Often, plans include beautiful greenspaces and gathering spots to attract city dwellers and visitors.
Smooth Skating
In 2009, a group of local high school-aged skateboarding enthusiasts—frustrated by a lack of nearby skateboarding opportunities—lobbied their state delegate for funding to build a
Time Well Spent
“Nice move.” “Checkmate!” “Good game, man.” These are all common phrases one might hear at any chess match. For a few moments, as I study the board, I forget that this is no ordinary
Ready To Ride
Etched into the natural terrain of an 80-acre urban park is Denver Parks and Recreation’s (DPR) Ruby Hill Bike Park. Unveiled in July 2016, Ruby Hill, the largest public bike park, is a
Something To Smile About
Amazon.com has become a staple in online shopping. The company saw record-breaking sales in 2016, bringing in $43.7 billion in the fourth quarter alone. And now your park foundation or
Tell it Like it Is!
If you’ve read my columns in the past, you might remember me quoting a presenter I saw several years ago at a conference (unfortunately, I remember the statement but not the
“Performing” Maintenance"
When patrons go to their local parks and rec indoor-performance venue to see a play, a band, or any other performance, they are focused on having a good time; they want clear sound and
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
When did it all change? When you read the words above by some of the great minds of their time and contrast that with the people we read about today, there is an absolute conflict in
Sharing Secrets
Many years ago, the girls’ basketball program was one of the most popular winter league activities that I oversaw in Wilmington, Del.
Attend CMAHC Conference In Person Or Online
Decatur, Ga. — The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) announces that CMAHC members will be voting on 179 proposed changes to the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC)
Slam-Dunk Idea
Jerrid McKenna, the recreation coordinator for youth sports for the city of Santa Clarita (Calif.), is fully committed to providing kids with sports opportunities that weren’t always available to
Giving Recreational Green Space And Communities A Boost
Cleveland, Ohio--Project EverGreen, in partnership with Exmark Manufacturing, the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) and The Foundation for Safer Athletic Fields for Everyone
Toro Announces 2018 Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program
The Toro Company is pleased to announce the 16th annual Toro Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program. In January 2018, one lucky turfgrass science student will travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota
5 Ways LED Is Changing Sports Field Lighting
LED sports lighting is gaining momentum, because more than one-third of all professional teams in the big-four sports (MLB, NFL, NBA, and NHL) have replaced their facility’s
Pool Clean Up After a Hurricane
Massive and highly destructive hurricanes have hit the United States again this year. While our primary concern after the storm should
Sensibly Staffing Adapted Programs
Adapted programs offer recreational opportunities for individuals with special needs. The programs provide a safe, fun environment that offers participants time to enjoy a wide variety
Blade By Blade
Maintaining the largest sports complex in Arizona certainly comes with challenges, yet there are many rewarding aspects I still enjoy. Seeing all 18 soccer fields and four Little League
Watch Your Step!
Historically, federal, state, and local government entities managed to protect themselves from personal-injury lawsuits for injuries occurring on government property. Governments invoked
Big Changes On Small Budgets
Home-improvement and DIY projects are all the rage on television. Websites like Etsy are filled with great ideas, from weddings to home décor. But perhaps you didn’t embrace that same
Seeking Solace At The Solstice Steps
A new sense of opportunity hung in the air at the site where the Lakewood Solstice Steps would reside, as onlookers lingered to watch the sunset over Lake Erie—peering through a rusty cyclone fence.