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 Davidson County Judge ruled that city of Memphis did not violate Tennessee law removing three Confederate statues from two city parks late last year.
It’s not often smart city projects are led by Park & Rec, but a smart asset management system has helped put the city of Arlington, Texas, on the smart city map.
A special event standby service in Nevada shares lessons learned from the Route 91 music festival shooting in Las Vegas through five pieces of advice that can improve the utility of an event’s standby service.
As more citizens choose to explore the great outdoors, many states are investing in state parks to maintain high rates of visitors in the years to come
A plan to regulate development of renewable energy designates thousands of acres for solar, wind and geothermal plants, as well as conservation and recreation
There are many strategies cities may deploy to prevent blight or to manage the abandoned lots left behind in the aftermath
New York City recently planted its one millionth new tree, putting it two years ahead of schedule to finish the goal within a 10-year span
The initiative will drive new projects and policies to improve the quality of America’s Watershed and the lives of those directly affected by it
Honolulu officials began the final sweeps of one of the largest homeless encampments, tearing down structures that have been home to some for over a year
Mapping the WUI raises awareness of development occurring so people and communities can better reduce negative effects to homes as well as the environment
Below each new playground lies the latest and greatest padding
In Portland, Maine, several parks have recently been outfitted with needle disposal boxes in response to the rising heroin abuse rates
In California, an intersector partnership began demolishing the 94-year-old San Clemente Dam in an effort to restore the Carmel River
The city of Meridian, Mississippi, recently deployed new installations in the downtown area that enables trees to grow near roads and sidewalks
Springfield, Massachusetts, was recently recognized as an urban wildlife refuge by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Iowa’s maintenance practices are setting an example for accommodating dwindling bee and butterfly populations
The NYC DOT announced a $1.5 million federal grant will expand the CityBench program to ensure more residents have a comfortable place to sit in public
This award is given annually for creative, sustainable initiatives that protect the health and environment of communities while strengthening economies
A NASA study assesses the urbanization impacts for the U.S. and finds the presence of vegetation is an essential factor in limiting urban heating.
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