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Achieve Form And Function
Since their storied beginnings as places where ancient Greeks enjoyed theater and Romans cheered gladiators in combat, amphitheaters have come a long way. Technological
A Program With Horse Power
Mullet Hall Equestrian Center at Johns Island County Park in Charleston, S.C., is tucked within 738 acres of southern pines and moss-draped oaks, alongside open meadows and farm fields. This gem of a
Learn To Ride, Love To Ride
Most people can remember the first time they rode a bike, but I suspect only a few can remember the first time they rode on a trail through the woods. The city of Richmond, Va., has joined the ranks
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,
Fast Installation For Restroom Building At Fresno State University Stadium
An Easi-Set Buildings Restroom recently made the fan-going experience more enjoyable for the Fresno State University soccer and lacrosse teams in Fresno, Calif. This fast-paced
Pumped To Play
Good news for those who want to add amenities to a park on a limited budget—pump trails serve a whole population.
All Together Now
With more than 40 park units—some developed and others undeveloped—within the city of New Ulm, in Minnesota, it takes something special to be near the top of the list. One special
The Results Are In, The Message Is Clear
What do you remember from your elementary school days on the playground? Perhaps innocent games of hopscotch or freeze tag, climbing on the monkey bars, or tapping into your
Frogtown Park And Farm
As development increases and populations grow, finding additional property suitable for park land becomes a growing challenge for many metropolitan areas.
The Cost Of Cutting Grass
South Florida’s landscape experiences little change throughout the four seasons. In fact, the region boasts a rainy period that lasts several months, and a 12-month growing season!
The Quest For Net Zero
Setting the green standard for parks across the nation, Evelyn’s Park, near Houston, Texas, is set to become one of the most sustainable parks in the United States. Five acres of historic
A Legacy Without A Footprint
A resort in Oregon offers horse-drawn sleigh rides to a yurt where waiters donning tuxedoes pair the finest wines with prime rib, salmon, and other delicacies.
Reclaim It To Maintain It
Like many maintenance departments, Durham’s Park Maintenance Unit in North Carolina is a route-driven organization with mowing, cleanup, landscaping, and facility maintenance teams
Survival Through Fitness
When Jeff Burley, the Adaptive Sports Manager for Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation, went looking for a golf course to introduce a new program using golf as a vehicle to teach
Need A Hand?
Many Dayton, Ohio, residents have fond memories of visits to Lakeside Lake, which offered fishing opportunities and scenic views and was home to the popular Lakeside Amusement Park
Be A Smart Ash
In the city and county of Denver, Colo., one in six trees is an ash, making it vital that residents understand how they can save the ash trees and protect the city’s urban forest. The Be A
Get A Grip On The Game
It has been proven through Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation in Virginia that creating buy-in from local disc-golf enthusiasts can enhance the game’s presence in our community parks.
Taking Back Nature
The Rocky River is an urban waterway that flows 50 miles through Anderson County, S.C. It has a long history of degradation and abuse, including channelization of the river in the 1980s and
Clever Conservation
In 2014, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, about 258-million tons of municipal solid waste was generated in the United States. So it may seem overwhelming to
Move Your Trail Off Of My Land
After two years and more than 15,000 hours of labor, the rerouting of Fiery Gizzard Trail in Tennessee has been completed. The project began in June 2015 after two landowners asked