Out Through the Indoors
from Athletic Business
 Mention the words bow, arrow, children and gymnasium in the same sentence, and most recreation providers are liable to shudder. But travel to community centers in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, and that combination may appear quite natural. That's because of an innovative urban outdoor education program that has been taking place there for the past two years. More
KaBOOM! Announces the 2008 Playful City USA Communities
from KaBOOM!
Sixty-seven communities in the United States have been designated as “Playful Cities” by KaBOOM!, a national non-profit organization that wants every child in America to have a place to play within walking distance of their home. Playful City USA is a national recognition program honoring cities and towns across the nation committed to taking action for play. More
Solar Power Might Help Wisconsin City Cut Pool Expenses
from the Post Crescent
Skyrocketing natural gas prices have Menasha, Wis., city officials looking to the sky to potentially cut expenses at the sun-splashed municipal swimming pool. Parks and Recreation director Brian Tungate said a Manitowoc firm recently visited the municipal swimming pool in Jefferson Park to examine whether a solar power installation might help reduce costs to heat pool water. More
A Kinetic Vision: Parkie the Recreation Monster is Going Places
from the Corvallis Gazette Times
Parkie the Recreation Monster got his start several years ago when the Corvallis, Ore., Parks and Recreation Department held a class to teach community members how to build kinetic sculptures, human-powered all-terrain vehicles that include an artistic element as well. A race featuring kinetic sculptures has long been part of the annual da Vinci Days Celebration in Corvallis. More
Disc Golf — Inexpensive, Physical and Fun
from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Disc golfers play for exercise, the thrill of an outdoor challenge or simply to experience the magic of a saucer in flight. Whatever the reasons, the popularity of disc golf, or Frisbee golf, is growing like a weed — a fitting analogy for a game in which players often search for discs in the unmowed fringes of North Texas parks. More
It Takes Some Beautiful People to Make a Miracle
from The Warwick Adviser
Like many kids, seven-year-old Ben likes to swim and read. He’s a cub scout and loves going to Primo sports for his gym classes. But Ben has Asperger’s Syndrome, a neurobiological disorder on the Autism spectrum that impairs a person’s ability to communicate and interact, among other things. Ben’s mom and dad recently signed him up for his first foray into team sports, the Miracle Baseball League, a league for children with disabilities. More
Folly, S.C., Explores Options for Small Neighborhood Parks
from The Post and Courier
Living in a beach community means you always have the sand, surf and shore as a place to rest and relax. But what if you want a change of pace? A plan to create numerous small neighborhood parks soon could mean the beach is not the only place to get away from it all at Folly Beach. The Folly Beach, S.C., Parks and Recreation Board is exploring options for turning eight to 12 small, mostly densely wooded lots into community parks. More
Fun-lovers Lap Up Swimming Pools with New Water Features
from The Oregonian
Old-fashioned flat water pools and feature-filled entertainment pools cost about the same amount to run. But entertainment pools draw more customers, and those customers are willing to pay more money to come. It's not a new trend, but it is a durable one, said Aleatha Ezra, director of member development for the World Waterpark Association, a trade group. The idea started in Europe and has been growing here for 20 years as aging American pools need repair or replacement. More
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Active Aging Week 2008
from Fit Commerce
Surrounded by the theme of Choose an Active Life!, organizations across the U.S. and Canada are revealing the opportunities for older adults that will hallmark the last week of September. As Active Aging Week, the annual health promotion event spearheaded by the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), is dedicated to introducing older adults to a healthy and active lifestyle. More
New Park District Program has Participants Compete for Cash to Lose Weight
from the Northwest Herald
The 23 men and women gathered last week to count how many pounds they had lost – and to see how much cash they may have gained. The men and women were participants in the first ever Crystal Lake, Ill., Park District Weight Loss Challenge – a 12 week program similar to the TV show the “Biggest Loser.” 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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