Dancing To Their Own Beat Youth dance teams offer an active, creative alternative to cheerleading that builds confidence, discipline, fitness, teamwork, and performance skills. This article is for Members only
Designing Dog Parks Successful fenced dog parks require thoughtful location, surfacing, drainage, fencing, amenities, hygiene, maintenance, rules, and committed stewardship. This article is for Members only
Take The Initiative Morgantown residents used volunteer effort, early programming, and visible progress to turn an abandoned school into a thriving senior center. This article is for Members only
The Water-Energy Connection Reducing indoor and outdoor water use can lower utility, heating, pumping, treatment, and wastewater costs across recreation facilities. This article is for Members only
To The Dogs A reluctant dog owner reflects humorously on family pressure, dog parks, and the pet-friendly stories featured in the August issue. This article is for Members only
Free To Roam Boise used extensive public outreach and a one-year pilot to establish designated off-leash hours while addressing neighborhood concerns and enforcement. This article is for Members only
Marketing For “Guerillas” Small recreation departments can promote programs through creativity, staff participation, school partnerships, community involvement, and credible word of mouth. This article is for Members only
Dog-Agility Course For Beginners A low-cost beginner dog-agility course can add variety to dog parks when obstacles are safe, simple, durable, and introduced gradually. This article is for Members only
Step Up To The Plate Declining youth-baseball participation challenges recreation programs to reduce pressure, increase action and fun, and create experiences that keep children engaged. This article is for Members only
What’s Your Style? Effective leaders understand different leadership styles and adapt with consistency, fairness, trust, and predictability to fit people and situations. This article is for Members only
Fortunate Hands A retired carpenter responds to hardship with skill, gratitude, integrity, and quiet resilience, offering a lesson in character built through a lifetime of work. This article is for Members only
The Sedentary Lifestyle Meeting inactive people where they are, starting gently, finding enjoyable movement, teaching patience, and respecting choice can support healthier habits. This article is for Members only
