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Parks & Recreation

According to the National Recreation & Park Association, nearly all local government officials believe that parks and recreational programming are essential to their communities. Funding parks can increase safety, improve economic development and public health, support schools and can also help increase revenues. But strained resources often end up leaving these departments with reduced budgets. Generating the needed funding to support and operate local parks comes from a variety of sources, including federal and state governments, as well as foundations and private partners. In addition, strategies to maintain vibrant and safer parks involve multiple stakeholders, including public safety and other local government departments, as well as community groups.

Emergency Management
Ore. parks and roads director wins state award for unexpected role in fire, pandemic response
Jackson County Parks and Roads Director John Vial took the helm of the county’s new emergency operations center when the county’s health department was overwhelmed due to COVID-19
December 08, 2020 10:37 AM
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Twitter posts show that people are profoundly sad – and are visiting parks to cheer up
Research has shown that parks keep people happy in times of global crisis, economic shutdown and public anger
August 14, 2020 12:54 PM
Public Safety
Pothole-riddled road at Conn. state park to be repaired after years of first responder complaints
First responders said they have had to slowly navigate large apparatus around the potholes to respond to many emergencies at the park’s pond and cliff-hiking area
August 14, 2020 10:16 AM
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Public Health
Interactive map: States take action on COVID-19 threat
All 50 states and Washington, D.C., have declared a state of emergency; compare state actions to reduce the spread of the virus
April 09, 2020 09:13 AM
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19: Local parks departments are on the front lines of social distancing enforcement
A roundup of how local parks and recreation departments are helping residents stay both healthy and safe as the pandemic threatens communities
April 01, 2020 02:14 PM
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Larry Claflin, Jr.
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Emergency Management
CDC updates guidance for mass gatherings amidst COVID-19 outbreak
The CDC now recommends organizers cancel or postpone gatherings of 50 or more people for the next eight weeks
March 11, 2020 10:50 AM
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Community Development
San Diego Park Frequented by Homeless Will Get $8 Million Makeover
The makeover calls for unique playground equipment with a forest theme, a picnic and lawn area, an off-leash dog park, adult exercise equipment, a vendor kiosk and public restrooms with an attendant.
December 26, 2019 04:12 AM
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BrandFocus Sponsored Content
How one community reduced crime using graffiti analysis
An integrated strategy includes cleaning up graffiti, prosecuting vandals, working with the community and decoding threats
December 26, 2019 04:11 AM
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Community Development
South Bend is Enhancing Community Safety Through Massive Parks Effort
South Bend is enhancing community assets and safety through a $50 million parks redevelopment effort. Part of long-term planning on pedestrian safety enhancements, a city-owned bike repair shop supports bike commuting in the city’s West Side.
December 26, 2019 04:11 AM
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Larry Claflin, Jr.
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Economic Development
Report: Public Health Moves Up in Mayors’ Priorities in 2019
Top issues include economic development, infrastructure and public health while parks and recreation and police department are important areas of focus for mayors in their 2019 state of cities speeches, according to the National League of Cities.
December 26, 2019 04:11 AM
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Andrea Fox
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Public Safety
Tip: Using Municipal Vehicles to Increase Security at Public Events
A sanitation truck, snow removal equipment or public works vehicle are moveable barriers that can harden mass gatherings from vehicle terror attacks and other threats.
December 26, 2019 04:11 AM
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Greg Friese, MS, NRP
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Emergency Management
APCO Seminar: Large Event Security Communications Planning
Establishing large event security communications plans can serve your organization well in both planned and unplanned events.
December 26, 2019 04:11 AM
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Lexi Wessling
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Public Safety
FirstNet Supports First Responder Communications at Oklahoma Balloon Festival
FirstNet services, devices and training prepare first responders and emergency communications at the Citizen Potawatomi Tribe’s annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
December 26, 2019 04:11 AM
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Parks & Recreation
Concern for National Parks Open Despite Shutdown Furloughs
Open national parks are experiencing garbage overflows, restroom impacts and illegal off-roading, risking park damage as well as public health and safety impacts due to staffing shortage in government shutdown.
December 26, 2019 04:11 AM
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Workforce Development
D.C. Mayor: Government Shutdown Costs Workers & City Money
Mayor Muriel Bowser cites hardship to local workforce and higher costs inflicted on city’s public works in letter to President Trump.
December 26, 2019 04:11 AM
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Andrea Fox
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