Hundreds of Dads Help Coach Little League Teams and become a Second Father to their Teams
from the Anderson Independent-Mail
 Every year in Anderson, S.C., dozens of men spend hours a day on the baseball field with their kids coaching their teams, watching them grow and learn, helping them to be better people and players. These baseball dads involved in the City of Anderson Parks and Recreation Department baseball league not only influence the lives of their own children but also the lives of the other members of those children’s teams. More
Aging Well: Taking Fitness from Land to Water
from The Steamboat Pilot & Today
Most of the time, exercise makes us feel good. Other times, exercise can be more painful than pleasing. Adults of all ages, and particularly those age 50 and older, are finding that exercising in water helps increase the longevity of their joints while providing similar health benefits as other exercise. More
Illinois has Plenty to Celebrate for National Trails Month
from the Pantagraph
June is National Trails Month, and the Central Illinois has lots to celebrate. Highlights include a new map of Twin City bike routes and Constitution Trail to a bike ride on Old Route 66, a new Web site promoting area trails and an entry-level seminar for people who want to learn about mountain biking at McLean County’s Comlara Park. More
New Website Helps Residents Plan Fitness Activities
from NY1
The New York City's Department of Parks and Recreation launched a new website last week that helps residents find ways to stay active all year long. The department unveiled a search engine called “Be Fit NYC,” which allows New Yorkers of any age to find recreational activities throughout the city. Visitors can enter an age, interest and borough and the search engine creates a list of places to go or programs to join. More
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Program Helps Girls Build Confidence
from the Battle Creek Enquirer
Some women never learn to stand up for themselves and others only when they are adults. But a group of girls from Battle Creek, Mich., got a head start on building their confidence through Battle Creek's first "Girls on the Run" program. The program, coordinated by the Battle Creek Parks and Recreation, help girls develop self-respect through lessons that incorporate running. More
Blazing a Trail to a Better City
from the Commercial Appeal
It may have taken a long time, but Memphis, Tenn., is fortunate that its leaders are catching on to the wisdom of investing in and developing greenways for their recreational, economic, social and environmental benefits. More
Gas Prices Help Fuel West Virginia State Park Revenues
from USA Today
Gas prices have vacationers thinking twice about taking long-distance vacations and that's helped push revenues higher for West Virginia's state parks system. Revenues so far this year are nearly $1.4 million higher compared to the same period of a year ago. More
Take Off! Model Airplane Enthusiasts Experience the Thrill of Flight in the Park
from Yahoo! Finance
Turn off the TV. Throw out the Gameboy. Instead, pick up a model airplane and head to a local park. That’s the message from the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) to aspiring and seasoned aviators this summer as its new Park Pilot Program takes off across the country. More
Youth Lobbies Town for Skate Park
from the Boston Globe
In a prime example of citizen advocacy, 10-year-old Medfield, Mass., resident Jack Bourdon is leading the charge for what he hopes will be the town's newest recreational facility - a park in which to ride his skateboard. Instead of simply wishing for a skate park, Jack collected 141 petition signatures from students, teachers, and even his principal, and then presented his proposal to Parks and Recreation Commission members earlier this month. More
 Recent headlines concerning the potential health hazards of artificial turf can be put to rest. Bill number A9503-A which called for a ban on artificial turf playing surfaces that was initially proposed in October 2007, has been defeated in the Assembly Health Committee. More info
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Arizona Park Adds Solar Lighting
from AZ Central
Glendale, Ariz., parks officials have taken one small step to illuminate a park, setting the stage for a possible leap into solar-powered lighting. Hidden Meadows, a 10-acre park just north of Arrowhead Towne Center, has become the city's first to rely on sunlight to brighten the park after dusk. More
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 Secure dog tethering system for parks and open spaces.Great amenity for busy playgrounds, picnic areas, near benches and outside public park restrooms. More |
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