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Raising Duncan

No trip to Spokane would be complete without a visit to Manito Park, and if you’re lucky enough to visit in the summer, no visit to Manito Park would be complete without a visit to Duncan Garden—a European Renaissance-style garden comprising three acres.

Josh Morrisey 4 min read

Draw A Crowd

Parks and recreation projects add value to a community’s quality of life and make the area more attractive to new business and industry.

Larry Zehnder 5 min read

Playground Safety Quiz

1.) You should always read the signs and labels at the playground before using it. A.) True B.) False Answer: A.) True Playgrounds are designed for different age groups and the proper age range for the playground should be posted on a sign or a sticker on the equipment.

Joann Robertson 2 min read

Playground Standards Have Changed

Are your playgrounds keeping up with the changes in ASTM Standards in 2021?

Rolf Huber 5 min read

Crown Mountain Bike Park

With 124 acres of open space that hosts 400,000 total visits, 67,000 athlete visits, and 120,000 dog visits a year, Crown Mountain Park (CMP) in Colorado is a treasured community asset.

Nate Grinzinger 7 min read

Magnificent Memories

Whether there is a decrease in teen pregnancy among girls or reduced drug use among boys, hundreds of studies (backed up with statistics) show that, just by participating in youth sports, children are more likely to turn into better citizens later in life.

John Engh 2 min read

For The Thrill Of It

What lures some people into the unknown, willing to explore something new? Whatever it is, the field of parks and recreation is now home to adventure experiences.

Becky Dunlap 4 min read

A Salute To Wisdom

I’ve never been shy about my traditional (aka old-fashioned) values and have worn them proudly on my sleeve. I dance at weddings with my wife and daughters, but only slow numbers (otherwise I look very silly).

Ron Ciancutti 6 min read

Waking A Sleeping Giant

Fair Park is a 135-year-old urban park nestled just outside of downtown Dallas on a 277-acre plot of land.

Dan Biederman 6 min read

The Microplastics Crisis

Most third-generation, synthetic-turf fields installed worldwide use some form of rubber as a significant component of infill. Typically, styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is used as a cost-effective synthetic, often referred to as crumb rubber. Other virgin rubber and plastic alternatives include

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Thomas P. Shay 6 min read

Cyanuric Acid

Cyanuric acid (CYA) is both a good and bad element in an outdoor pool. As an Aquatic Facility Operator course instructor and a pool operator for many years, I write this article to dispel some of the mystery around CYA and its reputation. Having just read a document by a respected source giving

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Greg Schmidt 5 min read

Threshold Space

I was ten minutes early when I pushed the door open of the ski patrol headquarters for the first time. With a small breath to calm my nerves, I kicked my ski boots against the door frame to clear them of snow and stepped more tentatively than I wanted inside. Instantly, 12 sets of eyes were on

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Rodney J. Auth 2 min read