PRB+ Magazine (Page 42)

Programming Ideas

Looking for new programming ideas? Here are some tried-and-true activities that are bound the get the adrenaline pumping and the giggles going for hours.

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Programming 4 min read

January Product Review

Superior Aluminum Products Mesh Railing Mechanically fastened Series 9M is resistant to wind, rain, and extreme temperatures while allowing for a view beyond the barricade.

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Product Review 1 min read

From One Place To A Better One

Editor's Note In “Ted Lasso,” my favorite show of all time, Ted (the main character) tells a story about his dog Hank. It

Editor's Notes 2 min read

The Roadmap To Recognition

No matter the size of a park agency, all of them struggle with resource needs. However, what some people often don’t recognize is that the most valuable resource of any organization is its employees.

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Administration 6 min read

Lessons in Leadership

I’ve never heard an effective leader say that leadership is easy—it’s not. In fact, it can be incredibly difficult at times.

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Administration 7 min read

How to Evaluate (and Justify) Potential Funding Streams

As one final project before I retired from the city of Elko New Market, Minn., I was asked to scan the nation for potential revenue sources for evaluation, and make recommendations to diversify our current revenue base for future park projects.

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Parks 6 min read

Marketing Messages That Work for the Parks & Rec Industry

It takes a lot of effort and planning to stand out in today’s world full of people constantly being treated as potential customers. Studies show the average person is exposed to roughly 4,000 marketing messages every day, and the number is growing.

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Marketing & Technology 4 min read

Does Your Park Need a New Logo?

Since 2020, state parks have seen massive upticks in visitors. The pandemic forced people to self-reflect and find new ways and places to interact.

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Marketing & Technology 5 min read

ADA Requirements for Digital Parks and Recreation Communications

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology holds a paramount position in the functioning of local governments, influencing every facet of their operations.

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Marketing & Technology 5 min read

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