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 unofficial capital of Halloween, Salem, Mass., implements a prop weapons ban and other increased security elements following the Las Vegas shooting.
The study found inpatient hospital discharges reduced by 41 percent in 0-17-year-olds after implementation of the 2010 off road vehicles restrictions.
National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention partnered with 10 cities to promote 30-minute community walks lead by mayors wearing step trackers.
Millions of trees are dying because of California drought
One Illinois city has launched a campaign to improve local recreational options through significant investments from both the public and private sectors
Municipalities are taking advantage of federal grant programs to rehabilitate struggling communities and make better use of land and resources
Research suggests that adding trees to key areas of a community can offer social, economic and environmental benefits to residents
A growing number of municipal initiatives are focused on city playgrounds as a means to improve quality of life and economic development
A wide array of conservation and sustainable development programs are in progress across the country thanks to new grant funding opportunities
The USDA recently announced $370 million in federal funding will be awarded to 115 high-impact conservation projects across the country
Communities are leveraging grants to build and expand existing trails that increase access to green space as well as support economic sustainability
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is awarding more than $21 million in grants to conserve coastal wetlands across the country.
Cities are receiving public funding to help accelerate trails projects designed to increase access to green space and recreational activities
The Lakeview Civic Improvement Association applied for a grant to fuel park maintenance and improvement projects while promising to match the grant
GIS technology is helping municipal agencies monitor resources and plan data-driven projects more effectively
Trail construction projects underscore the different benefits the off-road paths bring to urban communities.
NYC has launched a 20-year, $2.4 million project to protect its waterways with curbside gardens that provide both aesthetic and environmental benefits
LiveWell Greenville was awarded a $1.4 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to build out its healthy play and healthy foods initiatives
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will distribute federal grant money to 21 cities, conservation districts and other organizations throughout the state to support urban forestry projects
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