February 2019

The Green Revolution

Ian McHarg’s 1969 book, Design with Nature, is credited with helping redefine the field of landscape architecture in the era of global climate change.

Thomas R. Tavella 4 min read

Taking a hike, running around a playground, and going on a pontoon boat ride may seem routine to the casual observer, but outdoor recreational experiences such as these can be life-changing for children with autism.

Jane Peterson 5 min read

Pretty And Purposeful

Through cross-departmental coordination, a thoughtful design process, and visionary engineering, a former concrete retention pond has been transformed into the Morse Park Rain Garden—a xeriscape garden amenity that has reduced runoff, water use, and maintenance—all while improving public safety...

John Paliga 5 min read

Creating A Monster!

Located halfway between Denver and Boulder, the city of Westminster, Colo., has garnered a national reputation for wildly creative programming and special events.

Rich Neumann 5 min read

Sprawling Recreational Opportunities

Howard Marsh, one of the newest parks within the Metroparks Toledo system, boasts a multitude of recreational opportunities across 750 acres of critical, restored, coastal, marsh wetland habitats.

Emily McKinnon 6 min read

Knock It Down, Build It Again

The original maintenance yard facility, located in Rock Creek Regional Park in Derwood, Md., was built in the 1960s and served the park for decades. However, over time, the facility had deteriorated and needed to be updated and expanded to better meet the current needs of the department.

Parviz Izadjoo 5 min read

Due Diligence:

In the following scenarios, ask yourself what you would do as a recreation professional: An 11-year-old boy is at baseball practice. All the players on his team are actively participating in a drill.

John Engh 4 min read

Political Correctness

Robert G. Ingersoll, after visiting the tomb of Napoleon: A little while ago I stood by the grave of Napoleon, a magnificent tomb of gilt and gold, fit almost for a dead deity, and gazed upon the sarcophagus of black Egyptian marble where rests at last the ashes of the restless man.

Ron Ciancutti 5 min read

All We Are Saying

Being the town eclectic (i.e., “artsy” person), I spontaneously asked my coworkers to dress like bees in celebration of National Honey Bee Day. I was surprised when they actually did.

Chrissy Clancy 4 min read