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Nashville Community Center Employee Positive With COVID19
Nashville, Tenn. — A Metro Parks Community Center employee has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee worked at Sevier Park Community Center and is currently self-isolating at home under the care of a physician.
Head Rush Technologies Announces New Rental/Purchase Options for TRUBLUE Auto Belays
Boulder, CO – Head Rush Technologies, the manufacturer of the TRUBLUE Auto Belay has announced two new programs to help gyms, camps, fitness centers, schools, and other facilities with climbing elements in
Levy Park Extends On-Demand Programming Into June
Houston, Texas—Find your Zen, learn something new, enjoy story time, a concert with Levy Park On-Demand. Streaming programming continues with new programming and activities through the end of
Detroit Parks And Recreation On Centering Equity In Crisis And Recovery
Parks and Recreation departments in cities across America are facing new challenges in the era of COVID-19. To better understand how cities are adapting to the immediate crisis while planning for an uncertain
Golf Industry Collaborates Further on Back2Golf Initiative
St. Augustine, Fla.— The golf industry continues its collaboration to lead the responsible return of golf, announcing an update and addendums to the Back2Golf Operations Playbook (version 3.0). The updated
Akron Businesses, Running Organizations Join To Keep Runner Connected
Akron, OH — When the first two races of the Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series, the National Interstate 8k & 1 Mile and the Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k were canceled, key
Hometown Heroes Program Thanks Essential Workers
Frontline workers, including healthcare professionals, emergency responders, and other essential employees, have served their communities selflessly during the coronavirus pandemic. To recognize their
Out Of Quarantine And Into Legionella?
During the Covid-19 quarantine, businesses and manufacturing operations around the world have been shut down for extended periods leaving potable and non-potable building water systems idle. Stagnate
New Handbook For Local Officials To Address Potential “Dual Disasters”
As the state of Michigan experiences major flooding, spring flooding is well underway, and hurricane season is upon us, the American Flood Coalition partnered with the American Public Health Association to
Mask Up! Campaign Encourages Park Visitors To Wear Face Coverings
Trention, N.J.—As part of the state’s efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has released a communications toolkit to strongly encourage the public to wear face
STMA Grants Complimentary Access To Resources Promoting Safe Field Management
(LAWRENCE, Kan.) – Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) – the organization for 2,700 men and women professionals overseeing sports fields worldwide and critical to athlete safety – is offering
Facilities Opening In Nashville's Phase 2
Nashville, Tenn. --- Metro Parks announced today that several facilities, closed in response to COVID-19, will reopen on Tuesday, May 26. The facilities - community centers, nature centers, golf clubhouses, tennis
E-Z-GO Donates Custom Golf Cars to Help COVID-19 Relief
Augusta, Ga.—E-Z-GO is proud to be the ride of choice for golf icons Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson and football legends Peyton Manning and Tom Brady during “Capital One’s The Match: Champions for Charity”
Alliance Collaborative Releases COVID-19 Challenge Course Reopening Strategies
Funkstown, MD — Today the Alliance Collaborative (The Alliance) is releasing a new document that provides challenge courses and aerial attractions a resource for developing reopening strategies. The
CDC Offers Water-Safety Tips
As summer inches ever closer, the CDC is offering new guidelines on how to keep public pools, hot tubs, and water playground safe during COVID-19 for guests.
TurfMutt Foundation Urges Backyard Time, De-Stress in Safe Green Space
Alexandria, Va. – The TurfMutt Foundation is encouraging everyone to get outside to receive the benefits of green space—right in their own backyards.
Golf Industry Develops Responsible Back2Golf Guidelines
St. Augustine, Fla.—As part of an industry-wide collaboration to lead the responsible return of golf in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the game’s allied organizations have established “Back2Golf,” a plan
BCI Burke's Tips For Cleaning And Sanitizing Playgrounds
Keeping playgrounds clean is essential for everyone's enjoyment and peace of mind. Watch astep-by-step instructional video to make certain playspaces are ready for your community. Stay informed by visiting
Levy Park Announces New On-Demand Programming Through May
Houston, Texas—Levy Park On-Demand continues to offer the community different ways to enjoy the outdoors with new programming and activities through the end of May. With Levy Park’s free public
Park District Asks Visitors to Wear Cloth Face Coverings
Oakland, Calif. – On April 17, 2020, a “Cover Your Face” order was issued for five Bay Area counties – San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Contra Costa, and Alameda – asking the public to carry cloth face coverings