November 2022

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Volume 21 | Issue 4

The Trails Issue

From natural trails to bike trails, equestrian trails to multi-use trails, there’s probably no other amenity that is more used by such a diverse population. Naturally, there is work to be done wherever there is a demand for such amenities. But rest assured the community notices the pruned trees, the washed-out sections that have been filled in, and the trash that has been collected. While you’re at it, maybe steal a moment to appreciate the beauty of the trails that you maintain for so many. Whether simple or complex, paved or dirt, trails provide a link to nature and freedom to explore. That goes for you, too. 

 
 
 
 
 
 

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This Month’s Articles

Featured
A Place For Discovery
Brad Smith
A Place For Discovery
Brad Smith

Haldimand County in Canada has a population of approximately 45,000, and is located on the north shore of Lake Erie, bordered by Norfolk County, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, Brant County, the city of Hamilton, and the region of Niagara.

Brad Smith
Not Just Upgrading, But Placemaking
Jennifer Devlin-Herbert and Marc L’Italien
Not Just Upgrading, But Placemaking
Jennifer Devlin-Herbert and Marc L’Italien

With a prime location in Golden Gate Park, there is no tennis center quite like the Lisa & Douglas Goldman Tennis Center (GTC) in the city and county of San Francisco. Designed by EHDD, with early design input from HGA, the GTC continues the city’s long legacy and tradition of tennis in the park that started in the late-19th century.

Jennifer Devlin-Herbert and Marc L’Italien
The Importance Of Low-Impact Hiking
Jefferey Spivey
The Importance Of Low-Impact Hiking
Jefferey Spivey

The nation’s parks are attracting record numbers of visitors. Official National Park Service (NPS) numbers show that 73 parks had more than one-million recreation visits each in 2021, up from 60 parks the year prior.

Jefferey Spivey
Beyond Basic
Logan Garrett
Beyond Basic
Logan Garrett

Over the past decade, parks and recreation departments have been creating playgrounds that extend beyond basic Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Playgrounds are expected to meet standards regarding ramps and surfacing, but now communities around the country have begun to build play environments that are truly inclusive for people of all ages and abilities.

Logan Garrett
The 411 On 3x3
Mary Helen Sprecher
The 411 On 3x3
Mary Helen Sprecher

3x3 basketball might have been new to the Olympics (where the American women’s team won the gold medal), but it wasn’t new to anyone in the park and rec world, or those familiar with basketball in urban areas. In fact, the discipline—which has its roots in the urban game—has long been a staple of recreational play. 

Mary Helen Sprecher
Taking Flight
David Volz
Taking Flight
David Volz

In the densely packed neighborhood of west Costa Mesa, Calif., an ambitious program to revitalize Lions Park had been underway for several years. In the shadow of the city’s new, multi-million-dollar library, there was a little-used play lot, nostalgically called Airplane Park.

David Volz
Youth Sports Administration 101: Youth-Sports Supervision
Jason Schaitz
Youth Sports Administration 101: Youth-Sports Supervision
Jason Schaitz

Proper supervision is of the utmost importance to ensure the safety of league participants; it should be taken seriously. It only takes a few seconds of complacency for an incident or accident to occur.

Jason Schaitz
Time To Update
John Engh
Time To Update
John Engh

The biggest challenge for an organization that offers online education or training almost certainly is making sure the information and curriculum are up-to-date. Even for a subject that may seem simple, like youth sports, the amount of change can be overwhelming.

John Engh
From Student To Teacher
Ron Ciancutti
From Student To Teacher
Ron Ciancutti

A sad part of being 60+ is seeing mentors pass on, and even some peers. I am acutely sensitive to old movies and programs, and often hear characters say things like, “Dad, you’re in your 60s now.

Ron Ciancutti
Gobble, Gobble
Rodney Auth
Gobble, Gobble
Rodney Auth

I packed the car—stuffing bags and gear into the rooftop box trying to make room for six people to sit comfortably for a long drive in our Toyota Highlander. We were headed west to San Raphael for our annual Thanksgiving holiday with family.

Rodney Auth
This-N-That
Guest User
This-N-That
Guest User

A collection of news items, product announcements and event notices designed to keep you on the cutting edge.

Guest User
Calendar
Guest User
Calendar
Guest User

Industry events you won’t want to miss. Check out what’s coming up.

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Product Review

Product Reviews
Old Trapper Beef Jerky
Old Trapper Beef Jerky

Old Trapper introduces an 18-ounce bag, which is the largest package of jerky on the market to date. Old Trapper’s family size is a result of consumer demand for larger, sharing-sized bags. All four of Old Trapper’s signature flavors including Old Fashioned, Peppered, Teriyaki and Hot & Spicy are now more accessible than ever.

https://oldtrapper.com/

Yanmar Maintenance Kits
Yanmar Maintenance Kits

Available for all current and many legacy models, the maintenance kits are available exclusively through Yanmar dealers and come personalized with items such as filters and fluids for mini excavators, wheel loaders and tracked carriers. All of the included components are genuine Yanmar OEM parts, ensuring customers can achieve the best possible machine performance and longevity. Kits are available with and without oil for each model based on what the machine’s manual recommends for a particular unit, with variations on hydraulic service, filters and fluids. 

www.YanmarCE.com 

Hydrel SAF28 Exterior Floodlight Luminaires
Hydrel SAF28 Exterior Floodlight Luminaires

Featuring a 16-inch diameter floodlight, the IP68-rated SAF28 is the largest of the family. It offers the versatility of 12 beam distributions and delivers up to 18,000 lumens. SAF28 offers high-performance optics with a quad chip LED that delivers brilliant light quality and optimal color mixing to ensure uniform color illumination for wall wash and wall grazing applications. 

www.hydrel.com 

Sterifab Disinfectant And Insecticide
Sterifab Disinfectant And Insecticide

Sterifab has been approved by the US EPA to kill Covid-2, and as effective against Sars CoV2 /virus on hard non-porous surfaces, (kills 99.9%). Eliminates 99.95 pf SARS CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus) in 10 minutes on hard, non-porous surfaces. Can also be used for all stages of bed bug life, as well as bacteria, viruses, fungus, numerous insects, germs, and mildew. Available in pints, gallons and 5-gallon containers. Available through a wide distribution of distributors. 

(800) 359-4913 

https://www.sterifab.com/ 

Evogen Tri-Vend Menstrual Care Product Dispenser
Evogen Tri-Vend Menstrual Care Product Dispenser

The high-capacity no-touch menstrual care product dispenser from Hospeco Brands Group takes public restroom hygiene and convenience to the next level by vending tampons and pads to guests free of charge. The dispenser has capacity to hold 36 pads and 50 tampons at the same time. Pads can be 36 of the same kind or 18 each of two different kinds, for added customer choice. 

(800) 942-9199

www.hospecobrands.com

Sensorex PEEK Toroidal Conductivity Sensors
Sensorex PEEK Toroidal Conductivity Sensors

With a measurement range up to 2,000 mS, these sensors can be used across a broad range of applications that would damage typical contacting conductivity sensors. The body is made of chemically resistant PEEK (polyether ethyl ketone) for use in aggressive chemical solutions and temperatures up to 266°F (130°C) and pressure up to 295 psig (9 bar). A built-in 1000-ohm Pt RTD provides output for automatic temperature compensation ensuring accuracy even when sample condition varies.

https://sensorex.com/

Ecore Heritage Motivate
Ecore Heritage Motivate

More than just a luxury vinyl tile (LVT), Heritage Motivate PVT features a fiberglass reinforced 2mm vinyl surface layer bonded to a 5mm vulcanized composition rubber (VCR) base layer, the 21mil wear layer provides commercial-grade durability paired with the in-demand looks of realistic wood. It has an absorption of impact energy (force reduction) of 10.6% and a useful return of impact energy (energy restitution) of 66.7%.  

https://www.ecoreintl.com/  

Pilot Rock Trail Benches
Pilot Rock Trail Benches

Benches along trails can provide convenient seating as well as a useful signage platform. Custom engraving, plaques and steel signage let you convey a message, recognize donors, honor a memorial or promote your identity anywhere—from streetscapes, to public parks and trails, to malls and patios, to athletic fields, locker rooms, golf courses and fairs. Pilot Rock benches are made in the USA since 1959.

(800) 762-5002

www.pilotrock.com/product/benches 

 
 
 

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