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.
Concerts at public parks or on city property present many potential risks
The Food Truck Nation report reveals that being part of the food truck fiesta is easier in some cities than in others. Mobile kitchen vendors weigh in on how some local government permitting processes stall the burgeoning business.
Ellensburg, Washington, locals love their bike culture from the award-winning bike friendly infrastructure and policy to all the public events they can peddle to safely.
The race is on for the 2024 Olympics: A five-city contest pitting four European bids against a two-time host from the United States
An all inclusive playground will be added to the Greenville Town Common. Trillium Health Resources presented Parks and Recreation with a $750,000 grant
A new app allows city park-goers to report park damage such as graffiti, a broken bench or a burned out light while on the go
Site investigations and some cleanup work at 10 polluted mining complexes in four states were suspended for fear of a potential spill
The lot shut down about eight years ago because of a sinkhole under one of the playgrounds, and has remained empty, gathering trash, ever since
The Call to Action aims to increase walking across the U.S. by improving access to safe and convenient places to walk for people of all ages and abilities
Despite signs of stress — leaves turning brown after four hot and dry years — most of the sequoias seem to be holding up
Maricopa County Regional Parks pumped nearly $21 million into the regional economy last year
Accidental drowning is the second leading cause of death for U.S. children under age 5, after birth defects
Central Park through the Conservancy maintains a robust social media presence — pushing out different types of content depending on the platform
Sacramento has more parks than it used to, but those parks are less well tended
High-density neighborhoods with grand parks, not low-density neighborhoods with ample lawns and smaller public spaces, is significantly better for a city
The landmarks commission is looking to list city parks under a designation called “multiple-property documentation” under federal preservation guidelines
The goal of the task force is to evaluate Baltimore’s parks system, compare it to others around the country and come up with recommendations for improvement
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Alaska has cut funding to find out why the region’s king salmon population has dropped consistently since 2007
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