Children's Fitness Event in D.C. Emphasizes the Fun Parts of Fighting Obesity
from the Washington Post
 Hundreds of children danced, kickboxed and performed other exercises last weekend at Fort Davis Recreation Center in Southeast Washington, D.C., to have some fun and to learn about the dangers of obesity and the benefits of healthful eating and living. The District has the highest childhood obesity rate in the country, according to a study released last year by the Trust for America's Health, a D.C. nonprofit organization. The event, called Recess by the River, offered children ages 8 to 14 and their parents an opportunity to learn about fighting obesity while participating in activities designed to make the lessons enjoyable. More
Disabled Youths Can Have a Ball in Surprise
from The Arizona Republic
Surprise, Ariz., had few, if any, recreation programs suited for people with disabilities at the start of 2007. But in March that year, the city opened DreamCatcher Park, a $1.6 million ballpark funded by taxpayers and specifically adapted for disabled people.The opening served as a catalyst for the city's adaptive recreation program, which was created to serve Valley residents with special needs, recreation manager Paul Frie said. More
NRPA's Inclusive Recreation Online Training Series
from NRPA
A series of two courses, this training includes introductory material on recreation inclusion, to high level planning and funding information. Appropriate for anyone interested in learning more about inclusive recreation, this online course will definitely fit your training needs. To learn more about this series, click here.
1,000-plus Turn Out for 'Global Day of Play' in Bloomington-Normal
from the Pantagraph
World Wide Day of Play was started about five years ago by children’s cable television network Nickelodeon, the Bill Clinton Foundation and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Programming, especially cartoons, is suspended part of the day to encourage kids to leave behind the computer and television and play outside. Kevin Smith, recreation supervisor for the Normal, Ill., Parks and Recreation Department, said more than 1,000 kids took part in World Wide Day of Play events in the Twin Cities. More
America's Best Healthy Places to Retire
from U.S. News & World Report
Think of it as retirement reinvented. As Americans live longer and in better health, all those old retirement clichés seem evermore removed from reality. U.S. News traveled the country and selected 10 editors' picks. These are places way ahead of the healthy living curve—they provide numerous places to exercise, promote strong social support, and encourage healthy lifestyle habits. More
Softball is the Wheel-deal at Shea Stadium
from The Queens Courier
In what could be a preview of this year’s World Series, the Boston Red Sox met the Chicago Cubs team in the parking lot of Shea Stadium recently - in New York City’s 8th Annual Major League Wheelchair Softball Tournament. The two-day event brought together six teams from some of the 11 Major League Baseball teams who sponsor wheelchair softball, including the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox. More
Video: Push for Regulation of Texas Sprayparks
from WFAA-TV
More than 1,000 cases of the parasite cryptosporidium have been confirmed in counties across North Texas. Zachary Thompson, from the Dallas County Health Department, is pushing for new legislation to regulate sprayparks, like public pools. He wants parents to be confident that when kids get back in the water next summer, they won't be exposed to a dangerous parasite. More
Their Turn at the Net
from the Boston Globe
There seems to be a surge in women taking up the sport of tennis. Drawn by fitness and social appeal of tennis, women are boosting numbers at area clubs and parks and recreation programs. The Newton, Ma., Parks and Recreation Department's adult program has more than 300 women over the age of 30 playing, up from 150 in 2002. More
Awnings Let Kids Play Safe in Shade
from the Miami Herald
As part of a city-wide initiative to protect children from harmful sun exposure, the City of Coral Gables, Fla., has installed awnings in the War Memorial Youth Center's playground. ''As skin cancer becomes more prevalent, sun protection becomes more important to parents,'' said Fred Couceyro, the Parks and Recreation director at the Youth Center, adding that parents were ''pretty satisfied'' with the new shade structures. More
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Converted!
from the La Canada Valley Sun
As they took turns jumping off the black box in the middle of Cornishon Skate Park on their bikes, last Wednesday was a good day for Josh Stroud and Jordan Lawrence. Stroud and Lawrence are the two boys who noticed the lack of BMX parks in the area, went to the city to ask for some time designated for BMX riding at a local skate park. After two months, they got their wish and now Cornishon in La Canada Flintridge, Calif., will feature BMX-only hours. More
Guerilla Gardening Helps Keep Area Cean Through Service
from The Spectrum
It may seem as though our options to feel in control and useful are slim in the wake of massive home foreclosures, unstable gas prices, wages not in keeping with the growing cost-of-living demands and unemployment. Instead of seeking pleasure and gratification for ourselves in ways that cost money, we could always choose to take action by getting involved in something outside ourselves: Anonymous volunteering. More
Great Race Competition Draws Community Involvement
from the Flyer Group
Based on of the television show “The Amazing Race,” Hendricks County, Ind., recently held the inaugural Race Across Hendricks County. Fifteen two-person teams had to travel to five locations throughout the county to complete a series of challenges. The teams began at McCloud Nature Park in North Salem, then went to Ellis Park in Danville, Williams Park in Brownsburg, Washington Township Community Park in Avon, and ended the race at the Plainfield Aquatic Center. More
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