California's State Parks on List of Top Endangered Historic Places
from the Sacramento Bee
 The California state park system, plagued by maintenance shortfalls, is one of the nation's 11 most endangered historic places, according to a list compiled by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The nation's largest state park system – the first to make the list – encompasses some of California's richest historical and cultural sites, according to the trust. More
Kids Participate in ‘Go for the Gold’ Fitness Challenge
from the Miami Herald
The Go for the Gold fitness challenge is part of an effort by the Sunrise, Fla.'s, Parks and Recreation Department to encourage kids to stay fit. Jackie Comptis, a recreation program supervisor and the event coordinator, hopes the programs can keep the kids interested in fitness. More
Work on Disc Golf Course Under Way in Bellafontaine, Ohio
from The Bellefontaine Examiner
When Brad Hooley and Howard Traul III returned to Bellefontaine, Ohio, to visit family, they found themselves having to drive at least to Columbus to take part in one of their favorite pastimes, playing disc golf. The two high school classmates were back in town last weekend. But instead of looking for a course to play on, they were building one for the people of Logan County to enjoy. More
Monmouth's Federal Grant has Playground Organizers 'Ecstatic
from the Kennebec Journal
The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a partnership program that provides matching funds to states and local communities to purchase, develop or conserve parks and open spaces. The program is administered by the National Park Service, which recently awarded Monmouth, Maine, with a federal grant that puts fundraisers for a new playground within striking distance of their goal. More
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Wayne National Forest helps Challenge Ohio Youth
from Black Hills Today
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and many of its recreational partners, including the Wayne National Forest in southeastern Ohio are challenging the state’s young people to take a break from their computers, televisions and other indoor activities to “Explore the Outdoors” this summer. The challenge is aimed at reuniting children, especially those in elementary school, with the natural world in order to improve their physical and emotional health and make them better environmental stewards in the future. More
Santa Clara County's Path to Fitness
from the Mercury News
Park attendance in Santa Clara County, Calif., has been dropping in recent years, and the county Parks and Recreation Department wants to turn the trend around. The "Healthy Trails" campaign is designed to get local residents out of the house and into one of the county's 28 parks. So far, nearly 3,000 county residents have signed up for a "fitness challenge" and agreed to walk, run, hike or bike on at least five of 21 featured trails. More
Seeking a Park for All of the Children in the Community
from The Northern View
For many children playing at the local park is a fun way to get fresh air as well as an opportunity to meet new friends and experience creative and physical play. However, for many Prince Rupert, British Columbia children, playing at the park is simply not a possibility. More
California City Considers Reservation Policy for City Parks
from the Ventura County Star
To deal with a growing demand on public parks in Agoura Hills, Calif., city leaders are trying to establish a park reservation policy to be introduced this year. More
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Lafayette Recreation Department Convinces Over 350 Youths to Turn Off Their TV
from The Lafayette Recreation Department
Recently, 354 kids aged 6-17 in the surrounding Lafayette, Colo., community did an amazing thing. They said goodbye to Game Boy and sayonara to Sponge Bob. Even more remarkable was the fact that in addition to turning off their electronics, they also rediscovered healthy activities. The Lafayette Recreation Department sponsored a free, engaging program for youth who made a commitment to turn off television and video games and refrain from recreational computer use.
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