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The Marina Park Sailing and Boating Center makes watersports accessible to allBy Gale Nye Pinckney“We giggled like kids when we got back to the dock. We had that much fun!” That’s how a longtime instructor described a recent ocean sailing class
Free fitness programming helps residents rediscover Jacksonville’s parksBy Dan Biederman and Greer GavinRiverfront Parks Conservancy (RPC), the nonprofit responsible for the activation of riverfront parks in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, reta
Is your community ready for a parkour park? By Heidi LemmonParkour has been around for centuries and provides a full-body workout, which has led to the development of current fitness trails and military obstacle courses. Modern parkour consists
Equity, accessibility, and variety attract teens to aquatic pipelineBy Jefferey SpiveyThough no two parks and recreation departments are the same, many seem to be stumped by the same problem – creating aquatic programming for teens.This demogra
Energized staff, maintenance, and planning are essential for strong operationsBy Brian Hill and Sophia Young With proper preparation, the outdoor pool season will start out strong, but keeping up the momentum month after month can become a chal
How aquatic group-exercise classes enhance lifelong healthBy Haley RaganHealth is the most important aspect in life. An individual’s health allows one to experience life freely and make the most of it. Holistic wellness considers multidimension
Wayfinding signage project cleans up safety and navigation concernsBy Colleen McCartySignage in Saw Wee Kee Park once consisted of an inaccurate map on a kiosk in the parking lot, and painted stripes on trees along the 11 miles of mountain-biki
Investing in campers builds a bridge to create leaders By Katie RidingerThe Counselors in Training (CIT) program—a camp-leadership initiative for 7th and 8th graders that began in summer 2023—was the beginning of a program that will last for ye
Sparing parks and open spaces from the worst of the damage caused by wildfiresBy Cassie OlgrenMonument, Colo., is a small, historic town sitting in the shadow of the eastern-most edge of the Rocky Mountains. Locals refer to this area as the Fro
The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is a destination for conservation educationBy Patrick ThibaudeauThe need for transformation is more urgent than ever. The threat is no longer invisible; we can feel it and see it. Record temperatures
Although a powerful conservation tool, maintenance and funding limit widespread installationBy Jefferey SpiveyFor more than a decade, green roofs have taken hold in various North American cities, with some serving a purely ecological purpose, w
Striking just the right balance makes for happy visitors and habitatsBy Jane PetersonParks and recreation is all about balance. While there is a desire to provide guests with access to an abundance of recreational opportunities, Michigan’s Oakl
Weighing the Benefits of Organic Management of Natural-Grass FieldsBy Jefferey SpiveyWhen it comes to improving natural-grass fields—be it bare spots, pooling, or other problems—many park departments turn to tried-and-true solutions.“One way is
Active Shooter Preparedness in ParksBy Josh Campbell Imagine a holiday weekend at a park bustling with visitors when you hear what sounds like fireworks. After all, it's summer and fireworks complaints have been non-stop for a week. But these f
Getting It Right Before Anything Goes WrongBy Danielle SpenceIn an age of increasing threats to student safety, collaboration between school districts and park districts has become a vital part of emergency preparedness. Natural disasters, unfo
ADA requirements for digital parks and recreation communicationsBy Brian StapletonIn today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology holds a paramount position in the functioning of local governments, influencing every facet of their ope
Creating a program to show that every employee mattersBy Annie OlsonNo matter the size of a park agency, all of them struggle with resource needs. However, what some people often don’t recognize is that the most valuable resource of any organiz
A Chaska redevelopment project pays tribute to its industrial past while embracing a favorite local sportBy Tom Betti and Tracy Nicholson “Chess on Ice” has come a long way from the frozen ponds of Scotland. While the sport of curling rewards
How do you know when you’re ready to lead?By Bill PlessingerI had been at my previous parks and rec position for more than a decade when I landed a great job in central Ohio for a Gold Medal-winning agency, with more responsibility and many mor
A framework for implementing these principles in today’s park designBy Troy HoutmanWith many changes in programming, ADA-access, and opportunities to inclusively serve all members of a diverse community, a paradigm shift has occurred, and it’s
In 2024, effective park management will require balancing staff and visitors’ evolving needsBy Jefferey SpiveyChange management is crucial for leaders in any field. Whether it’s adopting innovative technology, navigating employee turnover, or l
By any other word would be a logo re-designBy Sara Green, Shannon Palmer, and Stephanie McDermottSince 2020, state parks have seen massive upticks in visitors. The pandemic forced people to self-reflect and find new ways and places to interact.
All I know I learned from my horsesBy Shannon CoatesI’ve never heard an effective leader say that leadership is easy—it’s not. In fact, it can be incredibly difficult at times. Not only does an individual in charge have to make sure the day-to-
Tips to create simple marketing messages that workBy Ryan WilleIt takes a lot of effort and planning to stand out in today’s world full of people constantly being treated as potential customers. Studies show the average person is exposed to rou
Take a step back and look at what players need to aspire to be greatBy John EnghWhen I run into people from my youth-sports days, they tell me what a great coach my dad was and how they still remember some of the ways he motivated them to work
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