Football Happens Here
from the Washington City Paper
 Unless you’re a part of it, you might not realize that there’s a big boom in kiddie football taking place in Washington, D.C. On any given Saturday this fall, more than 100 teams with about 2,800 kids from ages 5 to 14 are playing organized games within city limits. That's just from one league, run by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington in conjunction with D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation. "Youth football is bigger than basketball in D.C. now,” says Levae Ford. “It’s even bigger than high school football in the city now. It’s amazing." More
Skatepark Nonprofit Helps Others Get Rolling
from the Missoulian
The volunteer group that brought a skatepark to Missoula, Mont., is now doing the same for communities around Montana the state. The 15,200-square-foot concrete Mobash Skatepark came to completion through the efforts of the Missoula Skatepark Association, a volunteer organization made up mostly of neophytes who raised funds, negotiated with city and parks officials, and ultimately oversaw construction of the world-class park.The local project taught those organizers a lot; and when they were finished, several of the group's mainstays felt a bit adrift. More
Grants Back Effort to Put Obese Kids on Healthier Path
from the Boston Globe
HIt has become a common trend: kids watch too much TV, engage in less physical activity, and eat too much fast food. Specialists say such behaviors have led to high rates of childhood obesity across the nation. Now, a number of area communities are starting comprehensive programs to tackle the problem. More
Cyclists Thankful for City’s Bike Trail Efforts
from The Frisco Enterprise
As the cost of driving a car goes up, the option of using a bicycle to get around town is gaining traction. To help cyclists of all levels, the City of Frisco, Texas, is revising its Hike and Bike Trail master plan. The city is attempting to help serious cyclists and recreational riders navigate through Frisco with the new plan. Experienced riders will be able to use on-street bike routes, while less serious cyclists may use the off-street trail system on wide sidewalks. More
Community Groups Partner to Build New Child-Designed Playground in Indiana City
from WBAY-TV
Before the sun set, area children got a new and safe place to play at Waterworks Park in Kokomo, Ind. The new playground was fully assembled from scratch in less than eight hours. For area residents and their children, the new playground at Waterworks Park represents a continuation of the city's efforts to revitalize the neighborhood. More
Festival at Zoo Helps Raise Awareness of Disabilities
from the Chattanooga Free Press
The fourth annual Go!Fest celebration at the Chattanooga, Tenn., Zoo brought disability awareness as well as community spirit as hundreds of families came out to support the cause and enjoy a free day at the zoo. Elaine Adams, the therapeutic recreation coordinator for Chattanooga’s Department of Parks and Recreation, said Go!Fest is about celebrating people’s abilities, rather than their disabilities. More
Video: Reducing Gang Activity Through After School Programs
from KIMA-TV
Ester Huey, Director of South East Community Center says, "We are trying to capture kids off the street when they are most vulnerable to commit negative activities and give them a safe supervised place to be until their parents come pick them up about 6:00 everyday." Giving a safe haven for kids to play, learn, and grow is all it really takes to get them off the streets. Since the launch of the program in 1991, Ester's seen an increase in students applying to college and staying off the streets. More
Hawaii's Talk Story Festival is 20 Years Old
from the Honolulu Advertiser
For its 20th season, the Talk Story Festival brought together tellers and tales to tingle the spine, touch the soul, stir the imagination. Jeff Gere, a drama specialist for the city Department of Parks and Recreation, has concocted three themed days of storytelling, assembling nearly nine hours of yarns to be presented by 22 tellers, each providing 20 minutes of tales. More
Hattiesburg, Miss., Disability Awareness Event Celebrates Inclusion
from the Hattiesburg American
A 1956 automobile accident left Eddie Jones without the use of his legs and in a wheelchair. Since then, Jones has made it his mission to see that those with disabilities receive the same treatment as anyone else."It's about inclusion," said Jones, a retired watchmaker from Petal, Miss. "We don't like to be excluded." Which is why Jones was on hand at the City of Hattiesburg's third annual "Walk with Me" disability awareness event. More
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Community Builds 'Taj Mahal' of Playgrounds in North Fayette, Pa.
from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
North Fayette, Pa., children can get ready to climb, crawl, swing, slide and generally jump around on a new, state-of-the-art playground set to open in the spring. About 130 women, men and children, including volunteers from sports organizations, church groups, local companies, and the township parks and recreation board, helped assemble and erect 221 pieces of equipment. Senior citizens served refreshments. "It was great for the community to come out like they did and work as hard as they did and take ownership like they did of the project," parks and recreation Director Bob Brozovich said. More
New Parkmobile Brings A Party Wherever It Goes
from KHTS
The City of Santa Clarita, Calif., Park, Recreation and Community Services Department has unveiled its new Parkmobile. The Parkmobile is a mobile recreation vehicle that travels to different City parks Tuesday through Thursday and provides free, safe and supervised activities to children ages 5 to 12. In addition, the Parkmobile Party Package Programs are available and can provide fun activities for the children at parties. More
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