PRB+ Magazine (Page 29)

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Park Design

With many changes in programming, ADA-access, and opportunities to inclusively serve all members of a diverse community, a paradigm shift has occurred, and it’s time that it is recognized in the way parks are designed.

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Parks 5 min read

Catering To Curling

“Chess on Ice” has come a long way from the frozen ponds of Scotland.

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Inspiration 7 min read

How Do You Know When You’re Ready To Lead?

I had been at my previous parks and rec position for more than a decade when I landed a great job in central Ohio for a Gold Medal-winning agency, with more responsibility and many more employees to lead.

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Columns 4 min read

Mastering Motivation for Little League Coaches

When I run into people from my youth-sports days, they tell me what a great coach my dad was and how they still remember some of the ways he motivated them to work harder and be better.

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Columns 3 min read

Combat Loneliness With Love

Dale rolled over in bed and glanced at the clock. It read 6:02 a.m. It would be another hour before sunrise. He swung his feet to the side of the bed, tugged the one blanket he slept with into place, and headed to the bathroom.

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Columns 6 min read

The Changing Needs of Park Staff + Visitors

Change management is crucial for leaders in any field. Whether it’s adopting innovative technology, navigating employee turnover, or launching new programs, successful leaders are often those who handle curveballs with ease and expertly guide their teams through unfamiliar territory.

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Parks 7 min read

Developing Senior Hiking Programs

Huffing and Puffing With A Smile “I gained a profound respect for the wilderness and nature and the benign dark power of woods. I understand

Programming 3 min read

The Benefits Of Consulting Colleagues

Long before business meetings included projections and metrics, the people sitting around a table talked about how things were going. They asked about the families and inquired about the “work family”—the gang that worked together all day.

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Columns 5 min read

Safety Coach

My memories of being a volunteer coach of my kids’ teams rarely involve anything to do with the sport I was coaching.

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Rec Facilities 3 min read

For The Sake of Local Life and Culture

Visitors to Horseshoe Bay Nature Park are welcomed at the entrance by a cedar coyote fence bearing the park’s distinctive logo: a purple Texas thistle nestled in the curve of a horseshoe.

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Parks 5 min read