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Healthy Kids Need Places to Walk In
from the Delmarva Media Group

Citing statistics that show roughly 32 percent of American children are overweight, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a policy statement urging federal and local governments to take proactive action for the health of our nation's children. In its policy statement, 'The Built Environment: Designing Communities to Promote Physical Activity in Children,' the AAP states that government policies must support the effort to encourage physical activity through land use design. More

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Most U.S. Kids Have No Playground Access
from United Press International

Summertime, and the Swimming's Not Easy
from the Boston Globe

Parks Naturally Appealing When Times are Tough
from the Richmond Times-Dispatch

Take a Hike (or Bike) on NYC's Green Streets
from the Washington Post via the Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Dog Parks Leap in Popularity
from the Des Moines Register

Campaign Launches to Save Recreation Programs
from the Island Park News via Snowmobile SnoWest

Canadian Park Opens Up New Ways for People to Get in Shape
from Canada.com

Bootcamp Operators Must Pay to Use Vancouver Parks
from The Vancouver Sun

Video: Hot Stuff at Play Areas
from KAIT-TV

Volunteers to Help Disabled Experience Kayaking
from the Reno Gazette-Journal

Public Recycling Program Reaches Minnesota Parks
from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune