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The article focuses on how the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) accreditation program helps create better park and recreation departments. The topics covered include the experiences and lessons learned by six departments, their motivations for participation, the impact of CAPRA on their departments, and advice for those considering CAPRA.

The article focuses on the use of digital tools and simulations for public engagement in park and recreation planning. It highlights two examples: the city of Saint Paul, Minnesota, used an online simulation to gather input from residents on designing a new park with a 1 million U.S. dollars budget, while the city of Kirkland, Washington, used a similar tool to help a Parks Funding Exploratory Committee prioritize park amenities and funding options for a potential ballot initiative.

The article discusses the practices for post pandemic 2022 in parks and recreation agencies with schools, businesses and travel . Topics include North Carolina Recreation and Park Association and Florida Recreation and Park Association have launched statewide Esports Championships; and participating in esports and actual sports valuable in educating leadership on the importance of fundraising.

The article discusses the top trends in Parks and Recreation for 2022 that will impact the field and industry with rates of state of the nation's infrastructure through quadrennial report of American Society of Civil Engineers. Topics include support economic prosperity, prevent damage from storm water and build healthy communities; and funding for roads and bridges, climate change resiliency, renewable energy utilization, waste reduction and recycling.

The article looks at the riparian conservation efforts of the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Topics discussed include the unveiling of the new Promenade Park at the St. Marys River in 2019, importance of the passionate crew and a 30-foot aluminum river barge with a knuckle-boom crane in the riverfront development project, and participation of thousands of volunteers in invasive plant management.

The article examines the case Protect Our Parks, Inc. (POP) v. Chicago Park District over the construction of the Obama Presidential Center at Jackson Park in Chicago, Illinois. Topics discussed include the claims of POP that the center does not serve the public interest, violation of the public trust doctrine in the use agreement of the city with the Obama Foundation according to POP, and decision of the federal appeals court that POP lacked standing to bring the claims in federal court.

The article offers information on the creation of the National Gold Medal Award Program by Rick Herold, the previous director of the Grand Prairie Parks, Arts and Recreation Department, in Texas. The topics discussed include his reasons for creating the program and the criteria in selecting award winners

The article discusses the trends in parks and recreation in 2018 according to the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). Trends include the rise of underground parks such as the Lowline in New York, the investigations of outbreaks of hepatitis A among homeless persons living in homeless encampments in public lands such as under highway bridges, the widespread use of drones by public-sector agencies such as for search and rescue operations and surveillance of illegal activities.

The article focuses on the importance of offering competitive compensation packages in parks and recreation agencies to attract and retain talented staff. Topics include the upcoming release of the NRPA Park and Recreation Salary Survey, which provides insights into salary and benefits, the methods used by agencies to set pay raises, and the impact of agency size, type, education, certifications, and experience on compensation.

The article focuses on The National Recreation and Parks Association(NRPA) Networks, which provide collaborative opportunities for park and recreation professionals nationwide. Topics include the benefits of becoming a Network Leader, such as gaining leadership experience, networking with professionals, and earning professional development points. The article highlights the experiences of a current Network Chair and encourages readers to learn more about the networks and how to join them.

The article focuses on the equity work is built on the idea that difference meets at the playground. Topics include the support members in seeing difference as a strength, we are working to create opportunities for professionals tlearn and practice; desire from the field for practice and action was reflected in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Parks and Recreation report released in 2021 and idea of strengths and challenges, which can help you to prioritize to start.

The article discusses the partnerships of park and recreation professionals, keeping kids active and engaged all summer. Topics include the administrators of the program, 1PASS is an amazing deal, the price is a barrier for many families in Springfield, and not every child can get one and school district evaluated how it could spend its grant funds, school district officials recognized that the 1PASS offered education.

The article focuses on the City and County of Denver's efforts to reduce carbon pollution and prepare for a hotter, drier climate. It discusses the partnership between Denver's Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency (CASR) and Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) in the installation of ten community solar gardens. It also mentions other initiatives supported by CASR, including the Energize Denver building performance policy and a citywide e-bike rebate program.

The article focuses on the Trojan Park in Wellston, Missouri. It states that the National Recreation and Park Assoication (NRPA) partnered with Great Rivers Greenway to create the park. It notes that the park was designed to integrate play equipment with benches and social areas. It mentions that the park was opened on Saturday, October 8, 2016.

The article discusses a national initiative the Parks Build Community (PBC) which demonstrating the transformative value of parks on the health and vitality of communities across America. Topics discussed include importance of PBC donors and their shared vision; building and revitalizing parks as thriving gathering places for youth, families and adults by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA); and view of Sam Mendelsohn, President of Greenfields Outdoor Fitness Inc., on issue. INSET: Donors and organizations involved in the 2019 PBC project....

The article offers information on focus of U.S. government in park and recreation facilities. Topics discussed include focused on creating access to playing spaces in underserved communities and funding to build and maintain full-sized fields; initiative of U.S. Soccer Foundation to create mini-pitches for Soccer; and impact of mini-pitches creation on increase in youth sports participation.

The article discusses the Zika virus response of the parks and recreation agencies in the U.S. It states that the Recreation Commission of East Baton Rouge (BREC) discuss possible hazards of the virus and provide insect repellents for their program participants. It mentions that the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) ensures that their staff are informed and well-equiped.

The article presents the important skills needed for leaders at the parks and recreation agencies in the U.S. It states the ability to establish true sense of understanding and empathy with consumers. It notes the capacity to promote and encourage collaboration. It mentions the ability to respond to the rapidly changing work, civic, and societal environments.

The article discusses how the park and recreation agencies in the U.S. achieve full Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED). It suggests reaching out to local artists and asking them to create mural in the area where problems of graffiti is occurring. It mentions the importance of letting people in the community such as local company or private donors know the CPTED plan.

The article discusses how the public parks and recreation agencies in the U.S. respond to the open carry gun laws. It states that armed individuals are stopped and questioned by arrest authority to determine if they have violated federal and state gun laws. It mentions that law enforcement officers acting in good faith have qualified immunity against any federal civil rights liability.

The article discusses how the water crisis in Flint, Michigan has affected the Flint Parks and Recreation. It states that the crisis resulted in planning projects and conducting capital improvements such as enhancement of wetlands, installation of natural drainage systems, and building of boardwalks. It mentions that private funders are investing in recycling programs.

The article offers information on the collaboration of health providers and park and recreational departments for public health. Topics include the insights of community health planner Dee Merriam of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the critical role of partnership in the community, the use of Health in All Policies (HiAP) approach, and the implementation of tobacco-free parks policy in Helena, Montana.

The article discusses the sustainable construction decisions for the Northbrook Park District by park and recreation agencies bring two multimillion dollar capital projects with the construction of Techny Prairie Activity Center, as well as course renovations. Topixcs include analysis comparisons to state and national standards, demographics and financial capabilities; and providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.

The article discusses the importance of researching the youth sports landscape to learn ways that can support park and recreation committees to ensure that safe place to play sports. Topics include children play sports which increase their chances to grow up healthy in school and in their future career; and National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)'s Youth Sports Strategy providing grant funding to these park and recreation agencies to test approaches that increase youth sports equity.

The article informs that the courts have endorsed and enhanced the principle of park and recreation communities passing the costs of growth to the emergence of "new normals" by expansion of the types of parks with inclusion of development fees. Topics include expansion of parkland dedication ordinances of parkland by fostering developer good will through negotiating ad hoc agreement; and raising taxes for acquisition and development of park facilities infeasible in communities.

The article discusses challenges faced by parks in Coatesville, the only city in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It states that Coatesville's social and economic conditions have a direct impact on the overall health of the city, and mentions that partnership between the city of Coatesville; Natural Lands, a regional land conservation organization, led to opening of the city's Parks & Recreation Commission.

The article highlights the key role of park and recreation professionals as public health change agents in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics discussed include the contribution of park and recreation spaces and staff to the local government response to the health and social services needs of the community, decision of agencies to keep all trails and parks open to the public, and the support of park and recreation agencies to vaccination programs.

A reprint of the article "Are We Building People -- or Just Running Programs?" by Tim Herd which appeared on the Open Space Blog of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) on June 7, 2021 is presented. The article reflects on the community services offered by parks and recreation. Topics discussed include the necessity for parks and recreation agencies to show their value statements, and the importance of demonstrating the significance of services offered by parks.

The article gives advice to park and recreation departments on deepening relationships with legislators during the recess of the U.S. Congress in August 2021. Topics discussed include the opportunity presented by the recess to emphasize the power of parks to legislators in light of spending budget negotiations of the federal government, benefit of a site visit to trails, parks and facilities to demonstrate the value of parks funding, and importance of a thank you note to visiting officials.

The article considers the issue of equity in the services offered by parks and recreation agencies in the U.S. Topics discussed include the commitment of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) to equity, reasons behind the failure of parks and recreation agencies to articulate an equity policy to guide service delivery decisions, and common interpretations of equity such as compensatory equity, equality, market/benefit equity and demand.

The article discusses the effect of budget cuts on public parks, garden and open spaces of London, England, which include lack of maintenance and risked green infrastructure, along with comments by Dave Conway, quality and environmental manager at infrastructure services company FM Conway.

The article looks at racial discrimination claim in residency policy with reference to the U.S. District court case Jefferson v. City of Fremont. It mentions that plaintiff of the case Walter Jefferson alleged the Fremont Tennis Center (FTC) and Jeff Gonce, tennis director of the FTC, for discriminatory treatment and harassment related to his use of the FTC which is a division of the City of Fremont's Parks and Recreation Department. It mentions that court's judgment was in favor of the city.

The article discusses the storytelling tool that can shift how your community and partners view parks and recreation. Topics include the data from Agency Performance Review (APR) to demonstrate responsibilities of park and recreation agencies; use of the APR data in promoting improved health and wellness outcomes including the playgrounds, tennis courts and creating a health, wellness-themed info graphic that notes the number of parks, playgrounds managed by the agencies.

The article focuses on the provision of funding to the national parks in Nevada. It mentions that state parks in Nevada have been important on the state's economy as they are centerpieces of scenery and recreation. It also discusses the effects of raising the fees in parks and tourism spots in the state on the general funding of the government.

The article profiles several airfields and industrial units in England including the Gloucestershire Airport, the Aircraft Acceptance Park and the Aston Down storage center. It cites the creation of Gloucestershire Airport known as Staverton as a municipal airport for Gloucester and Cheltenham in the mid-1930s. The recognition of the Aircraft Acceptance Park as Gloster Aircraft manufacturing centre is outlined. Meanwhile, Aston Down was opened in 1918 for aircraft training.