Parks & Recreation

Parks & recreation are essential focus areas for local and state government agencies, responsible for creating and maintaining public spaces that enhance residents’ quality of life. These services provide opportunities for outdoor activities, community engagement, and environmental conservation. Effective management of parks and recreational facilities contributes to the overall well-being of communities. This directory offers articles on parks and recreation, along with related topics like Community Development, which explores initiatives that improve the livability and vitality of neighborhoods and cities.

The secret ingredient to designing healthy cities may be including enough exercise opportunities. Can cities become fitness accountability partners?
The cities that sparkle with community engagement have figured out their recipe for how to throw a holiday party.
After the vehicle terror attack in a New York City park on Halloween, law enforcement agencies beef up parade security in Toms River, N.J.
New survey from TD Bank explores New Yorkers’ attitudes toward the environment and opinions about local green spaces
Boston plans to expand its use of goats to maintain city greenspaces more efficiently
The leaders of the U.S. Olympic movement will soon decide if it will move forward with Boston or look to Los Angeles
When it comes to family fun and play, Denver’s doing it best according to a new study.
Missoula’s goal: An awesome park within 10-minute walk of every child
The EPA announced the award of 15 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grants totaling more than $8 million for projects to combat invasive species
Philadelphia’s Department of Parks and Recreation got a $28,000 incentive payment in a pilot program to get city departments to reduce energy use
Deadly wildfires swept across America last summer, inflicting loss of life along with massive property damage. This summer it could be even worse
Deadly wildfires swept across America last summer, inflicting loss of life along with massive property damage. This summer it could be even worse
There are assets that are essential to the nation’s security, public health and safety, economic vitality and way of life
The city of Tyler was approved for a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant to help buy equipment for a host of summer activities
The city of Tyler was approved for a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant to help buy equipment for a host of summer activities
Eligible landowners are encouraged to apply for available funding this summer
Never mind the doggie bag: Spot wants a seat at the outdoor table, or rather under it
San Diego Zoo, conservancy consider ‘elephant orphanage’ in Kenya
Playground designed so kids with and without disabilities can play together opens in Syracuse