December 2023 - PRB+ Magazine

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

Creating a Program to Show Every Employee That They Matter

Developing employee recognition programs that work for parks and rec agencies Listen as audio No matter the size of a park agency, all of them

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Administration 6 min read

Lessons in Leadership

All I know I learned from my horses Listen to audio I’ve never heard an effective leader say that leadership is easy—it’s

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Inspiration 7 min read

How to Evaluate (and Justify) Potential Funding Streams

Seeking Alternative Funding Listen to audio As one final project before I retired from the city of Elko New Market, Minn., I was asked to

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Administration 6 min read

Marketing Messages That Work for the Parks & Rec Industry

Building a True Brand Fan Listen to audio It takes a lot of effort and planning to stand out in today’s world full of

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Marketing & Technology 4 min read

Does Your Park Need a New Logo?

Refreshing your visual identity Listen to audio Since 2020, state parks have seen massive upticks in visitors. The pandemic forced people to self-reflect and find

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Marketing & Technology 5 min read

ADA Requirements for Digital Parks and Recreation Communications

Ensuring equitable access Listen to audio In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology holds a paramount position in the functioning of local governments,

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Marketing & Technology 5 min read

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Park Design

Listen to audio With many changes in programming, ADA-access, and opportunities to inclusively serve all members of a diverse community, a paradigm shift has occurred,

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DEIB 5 min read

Catering To Curling

A Chaska redevelopment project pays tribute to its industrial past while embracing a favorite local sport Listen to audio “Chess on Ice” has come a

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Inspiration 7 min read

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

Take the Helm Listen to audio I had been at my previous parks and rec position for more than a decade when I landed a

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Administration 4 min read

Mastering Motivation for Little League Coaches

Take a step back and look at what players need to aspire to be great Listen as audio When I run into people from my

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Programming 3 min read

Combat Loneliness With Love

Reach out to the elderly and children with messages of kindness and caring Listen as audio And the waitress is practicing politics, As the businessmen

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Inspiration 6 min read