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Proceed With Confidence
I have a friend who buried a parent recently, and after some time had passed I noticed my friend didn’t appear to be doing much better. I approached him in a careful—but light—manner and, indeed, he was still
Site Planning
“Planning” traditionally refers to a hierarchy ranging from comprehensive planning to master planning to site planning. Site planning can take the form of specialty plans like park-site master plans or recreation-
Riders Welcome
People in Urbana, Ill., love their bikes, and staying fit while reducing their carbon footprint is important. In recognizing this, the park district is working hard to encourage biking in the community with new programs.
Effective Cleaning
Many administrators of park and recreation facilities love electric hand dryers, and the reasons are clear. They virtually eliminate the need to store and purchase paper towels, which can be a real cost savings.
Senior Programming Soars
Senior programming is booming in West Fargo, N.D. Recreation Manager Lance Belisle explains that the West Fargo Park District responded to the public’s request for additional options.
Create A Personal Best
To outsiders, a triathlon is one event. To those who plan the event and the athletes who participate, it’s actually three events that take months of training and dedication. As a triathlete, I know firsthand that I
Barking Up The Right Tree
Dog parks are among the fastest-growing recreational amenities in city parks across the country. According to the Trust for Public Land, off-leash dog areas in urban parks have increased by 40 percent
Huffing And Puffing With A Smile
One of the benefits of living in the Pacific Northwest is access to a wide variety of scenic outdoor activities. From Vancouver, Wash., the Pacific Ocean, Mount Hood, and Mount St. Helens are all reachable by car in
SK8 Charleston
The skateboarding community of Charleston, S.C., had been advocating for a regional-sized skate park for decades. With few other skate parks available in the Lowcountry and new laws prohibiting skateboarding
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.
Survey Shows Propane Mowers Create Satisfied Contractors
WASHINGTON – More than 85 percent of contractors using propane commercial lawn mowers in their fleets are likely to continue adding propane equipment to their businesses, according to the results of a recent survey
Charting A Course
As my dad walked me down to the river, the morning sun peeked over his shoulder and flickered through the trees. I was about 5 years old. Mom was waiting at the water's edge, holding a small raft made
When Maintenance Gets Rough
Randy's looking for YOUR ideas on how to handle maintenance issues in these tough economic times. “When the going gets tough, the tough get going” is an old axiom, but these days, public- and private-
Seeping With Success
In real estate, the secret to success is location. If a property is not in a desirable place, it is a much harder sell. Sports field drainage isn't a "sexy" topic, but it's an important one.
Historic Dennis The Menace Park Gets Revitalized In Midland
Dennis the Menace Park first opened on July 11, 1959 in Midland, Texas. It was one of the first adventure playgrounds in the United States. The original park was made possible by an anonymous and generous
Technology Is Nice, But People Still Make The Profession
Let me start by saying that I’m an old dog who has been with the same Parks and Recreation District since 1973. Over the years, as a recreational programmer and now as the superintendent, I’ve had the
A Dog-Gone Good Time
n the fall of 2008, a new canine-friendly family tradition was begun in the city of Chandler (Ariz.) with the inaugural Woofstock, also known as “The Great Chandler Dog Walk,” at Tumbleweed Park. Since then,