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.
An integrated strategy includes cleaning up graffiti, prosecuting vandals, working with the community and decoding threats
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.
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.
Fundraising and a community development grant created Harvest Hope Park, a 7-acre inclusive space for the at-risk area near USF Tampa.
Louisville, Ky., New Orleans, Durham, N.C., and others wrestle with what to do with Confederate statues, from relocating them to readjusting their context
Cities are getting creative in protecting against tree vandalism, with shaming campaigns, trunk protection, awareness and maybe even a little fox urine.
The fentanyl exposure that resulted in the overdose death of 10-year old Alton Banks of Miami, after he returned from a public swimming pool, is a mystery.
Toronto has a top 10 list of what parents and guardians need to know and can expect sending their kids to city summer camp.
A new cooperative agreement for government procurement of outdoor fitness and playground equipment is available to public agencies nationwide.
The top 10 places to remark on America’s War for Independence include battlegrounds, meeting houses and encampments.
A super-sized, one-size-fits-all skate park does not always make sense. Here’s what skaters want city planners to know.
The numerous benefits of skate parks outweigh their high costs for the growing number of U.S. cities pursuing them.
The city is using $40K from its general fund to waive admission fees at 17 community pools to offer kids under 17 free swimming opportunities all summer.
Mounties support Grand Rapids’ police in patrolling public events and keeping them safe. They also increase citizen engagement with law enforcement.
Animal therapy with dogs or horses may offer those with substance abuse disorder better relapse resistance, improved detox and faster recovery.
Broken promises and conditions at Fyre Festival led to bad press and a pending lawsuit. Cities can avoid problematic music festivals with this checklist.
Heroes in Recovery races raise awareness and fund addiction recovery, including local non-profit addiction treatment programs.
Anyone can take great city photos with a smartphone and by following these five key tips.
Even with funding secured, redevelopment of large vacant properties like historic downtown department stores, is a challenge even as construction begins.
