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 urban park will take the place of abandoned flyover space in Liverpool, making the community more pedestrian-friendly. We look at this and other unused space being retrofitted for public projects
A new ordinance in Denver will allow local residents to participate as sellers at farmers markets with a new permit from the city. Details of this and how other cities are expanding farmers markets into true attractions
The City of Baltimore is considering the sale of municipal parking garages to fund new recreation centers. Inside, we look at the city’s angle on privatization and how it will decide where the centers are built
Firefighters at Longview Fire Department are blending fitness, faster response times and community outreach by playing daily pickleball at Clary Courts
Researchers say a 30 percent canopy increase could cut extreme-heat hours by 64 percent and stormwater runoff by 58 percent
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The American flag is considered a living symbol under federal law. We must treat it as such.
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
Research has shown that parks keep people happy in times of global crisis, economic shutdown and public anger
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
All 50 states and Washington, D.C., have declared a state of emergency; compare state actions to reduce the spread of the virus
A roundup of how local parks and recreation departments are helping residents stay both healthy and safe as the pandemic threatens communities
The CDC now recommends organizers cancel or postpone gatherings of 50 or more people for the next eight weeks
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.
An integrated strategy includes cleaning up graffiti, prosecuting vandals, working with the community and decoding threats
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