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Belton, Mo., Parks and Recreation: A proud past and a bright future
Hey! That's my park! February 2012
by: Brian Welch
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Rocky Mountain Bio Products: Beneficial for soil structure, plant health and growth
In-Depth February 2012
by: Brian Welch
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BigBelly Solar’s ‘Smart Grid for Waste & Recycling’
In-Depth January 2012
by: Brian Welch
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Follow-up: Atlanta neighborhood comes together to welcome revitalized local park
by:
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World-renowned skateboarding legend Tony Hawk keynotes NRPA Congress and Exposition in Atlanta
by: Congress focuses on inspiring healthy active communities through parks and recreation
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A 2012 mandate for
by: Arne Lundmark, president, Adventure Golf Services
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‘Mr. Peanut’ hits the road: Two ‘Planters Grove’ parks are open, two more planned
by:
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Call in the experts:
by: Drew Robb
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Sentry Electric: Outdoor LED lighting
by: A.J. Lepley
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Pacifica Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department: Creating a safer, stronger, healthier community
by: Brian Welch
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Cre8Play: Having a blast every single day
by:
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In touch with the community:
by: Brian Welch
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Florida agency celebrates 10 years of accreditation
by: Brian Welch
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SUPERthrive formula remains a mystery
by: A.J. Lepley
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New Mexico RV park goes solar with million-dollar project
by: Brian Welch
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Day-to-day management best practices
by: David Gorin, David Gorin & Associates and Best Parks in America
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Park & recreation department in Nevada keeps pace with growth and increased demand
by: Brian Welch
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This debate is over: Recycling is a good thing
by: Dr. Karen I. Shragg
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New soccer complex a success for Tennessee park department
by: Brian Welch
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Achieve increased cost savings, reduced emissions with propane-fueled equipment
Many commercial lawn mower, work truck options available for park and recreation departments
by: Brian Feehan, vice president Propane Education & Research Council
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Arkansas state park plans new camping areas and facilities renovations
by: Brian Welch
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Park system in Salt Lake County, Utah, boasts new recreation centers, bike and hiking trails
by: Brian Welch
“The J.L. Sorenson Recreation Center fills a genuine need of the citizens in the southwest corner of our county. It will play a key role in the communities it serves for decades to come.” |

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Clippard Park, Colerain Township, Ohio
Park opens after major renovation
by: By Brian Welch
“Clippard Park is a wonderful
example of what makes Colerain
Township great. It’s the result
of private business, our citizens,
and government services coming
together to enhance our
community for our residents.” |

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Where Did Play Go?
by: Joel R. Agate, Assistant Professor, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Fran P. Mainella, Co-ch
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THE MYTHS OF RECYCLING
Excerpt taken from: Recycling Muths Revisited...PERC Policy Series • No. 47 • 2010
by: Daniel K. Benjamin
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How to Build a Green Playground
by: Matt Haugh directs sales and marketing, for BigToys, Inc.
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FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION?
by:
“It is the pervading law of all things organic and inorganic, Of all things physical and metaphysical, Of all things human and all things super-human, Of all true manifestations of the head, Of the heart, of the soul, That the life is recognizable in its expression, That form ever follows function. This is the law” 1 |

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“Discourage skateboarders from skating on your property”
by: Gind to a Halt, Inc.
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PLAYGROUND SAFETY WEEK FOCUSES ON INJURY PREVENTION
National Playground Safety Week April 26th-30th, 2010
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Childhood memories for the Aquatic Industry
by:
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PlaySafe, LLC, Recreational Consulting & Services
Playgrounds, the place kids get hurt. (Oh, and also learn, have fun, be healthy, and grow)
by: Nancy White, Ph.D. California State University, East Bay – Assistant Professor & PlaySafe, LLC Playg
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What Park and Recreation Professionals need to know about the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool Safety Act
by:
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WHY COIN OPERATED SHOWER CONTROLS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED.
by:
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Playground 3.0 - Nature Ushers in the Next Generation of Play
by: By: Margaret Ryan
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Recurrent Issues Regarding Dogs Access to Public Parks
by: By Susyn Stecchi, Founder, DogParks USA™ with Gary Max, Owner of Dog-On-It Parks
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Geese in - and out - of Parks
by: By Maggie Brasted, director, Urban Wildlife Conflict Resolution, The Humane Society of the United St
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Cigarette Butts and the Environment
by:
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Designing in the Green: an Approach to Sustainable Park Design
by: By Tara Byler, ASLA, LEED AP and Tim Carroll as the editor
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Pre-engineered public restrooms offer custom features for parks
by: by Megan Monson
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The “New” Concrete Skatepark
by: By Jim C. Moss
“....due to this kind of durability, precast ramps come with a 15-year warranty, which is simply not offered by any pour-in-place contractors.” |

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Like the Park Staff, Park Signs Identify, Inform and Guide
by: by Ernest Dwight
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Take another look: Aquatic facilities are community centers…
by: by Susan Wallover
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Best things you can do to keep your outdoor all-weather tennis courts looking good
by: Bill Righter of Nova Sports USA
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