Northstar Publishing - PRB+ Magazine (Page 3)

From the Purchase to the Build

This PRB+ University session will dress the importance of verifying playground equipment and surfacing materials are certified, as well as ensuring the recreation area installer is a certified professional, for compliance to ASTM standards.

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PRB+ University 1 min read

Building Better Outdoor Spaces: Proven Strategies for Site Furnishings

This PRB+ University session will explore how to build better outdoor spaces through intelligent design and thoughtful site amenity decisions.

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PRB+ University 2 min read

Bringing a Splashpad to Your Community

In this PRB+ University session you’ll learn the basics of bringing a Splashpad to life in your community and how to set your project up for success.

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PRB+ University 2 min read

Unleashed: Off-Leash Dog Park Design Trends and Planning Tips

This PRB+ University course discusses how dog parks contribute to owner health and well-being by increasing physical and social activity. Dog park design criteria are also examined, and case studies are reviewed.

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PRB+ University 3 min read

Mitigating Human-Wildlife Conflicts Through Design

This PRB+ University course will equip attendees with the knowledge and tools to mitigate bear–human conflicts through wildlife-resistant waste management and food storage systems.

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PRB+ University 4 min read

Making Parks & Trails Accessible For All

This PRB+ University session will help you identify the low-hanging fruit when it comes to choosing where to begin and how to proceed with ADA compliance.

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PRB+ University 2 min read

Revenue Development For Public Parks

Public parks are often caught between providing accessible amenities and programs for the community and finding ways to generate revenue for upkeep and maintenance.

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Parks 7 min read

October Product Review

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Product Review 2 min read

October This-N-That

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This N That 8 min read

TreeTop Escape

When the West Chicago Park District opened the ARC Center in 2014, the goal was simple yet ambitious: to bring all the city’s recreation services under one roof and to create a true community hub for residents of all ages.

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Rec Facilities 6 min read

Lessons In Community Building

The groundbreaking of Decatur, Alabama’s new Community Recreation Center at Wilson Morgan Park marked more than the beginning of another construction project—it was the start of a new chapter of growth for the city and its residents.

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Rec Facilities 5 min read

August 2025 Product Review

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Product Review 2 min read