Dog Parks in Communities?
… the past few years, there has been a massive growth in dog parks, and dog parks have become one of the most requested park amenities by city residents. According to The Trust for Public Lands, from 2…
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Benefits of Dog Parks
The history of dog parks.Like many creative endeavors, the first dog park came about as a social experiment. Less surprising may be the location of that inaugural park in Berkeley, California. Yes, th…
Improving Communities through Parks and Recreation
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Surf Parks & Man-Made Waves
… Lagoon Wave Pool - Surf Park Central A future full of surf parks and man-made waves is nearly upon us. With several new venues having opened over the past two years and many more coming online in the…
Americans support parks - and prefer candidates who do too
…vability of our communities is our direct connection to our parks, public spaces, and our natural and cultural assets. Their facilities and features build a strong and resilient infrastructure. Their …
A Moveable Feast: Food and Parks
…y attended (as a guest) a public planning meeting for a new Parks Master Plan for the downtown of the city where he lives. It was a typical public planning meeting; people of various backgrounds, diff…
Universal Design and Social Equity in Our Parks & Playgrounds
The world as we know it is an extremely diverse place. Our parks and the playgrounds can be a microcosm of the world and are often the first place where children have the chance to get a taste of the …
Outdoor Fitness Parks
… demand for outdoor exercise options continues to grow, and parks and recreation departments are following this trend closely in an effort to provide better health and wellness opportunities to people…
Multigenerational Destination Parks
… step in the right direction is the trend toward developing parks that focus on providing multigenerational fitness for the entire family. Specifically designed to promote fun and fitness for people o…
Music Parks Rock!
…" ~Plato What is a Music Park and why do they rock? Musical parks and playgrounds are a new trend in musical expression, and they are beginning to take off. Several companies create outdoor musical in…
Building Safe & Inclusive Parks in Philadelphia
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Wild About The Phoenix Zoo’s Spray Parks
Chances are you’ve seen spray/splash parks in all sorts of places, like your local park next to a playground or inside a hotel or next to a body of water like a lake or in a housing subdivision. How a…