January 2024 - PRB+ Magazine

Reunification Drills: Getting It Right Before Anything Goes Wrong

In an age of increasing threats to student safety, collaboration between school districts and park districts has become a vital part of emergency preparedness. Natural

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Administration 5 min read

Editor’s Note – PRB+ January 2024

At PRB+, it is always our intent to source, publish, and promote original work that not only informs readers but also honors the tenets of

January 2024 1 min read

This-N-That January

A collection of news items, product announcements, and event notices designed to keep you on the cutting edge.

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This N That 5 min read

Weighing the Benefits of Organic Management of Natural-Grass Fields

Laying The Foundation When it comes to improving natural-grass fields—be it bare spots, pooling, or other problems—many park departments turn to tried-and-true solutions.

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Sports Fields 7 min read

Active Shooter Preparedness in Parks

This Is Not A Drill Imagine a holiday weekend at a park bustling with visitors when you hear what sounds like fireworks. After all, it&

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Parks 3 min read

Building Dog Parks During Sky-High Construction Costs

Paws-ing to Consider Inflation There has been a boom in pet ownership since the beginning of COVID-19. The ASPCA reports that one in five households

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Parks 5 min read

Dog Park Planning, Design & Operations

Operating or managing a dog park is like many other popular amenities. It requires a significant commitment of daily upkeep, maintenance, and cleaning.

Parks 8 min read

Wouldn't It Be Nice To Have...

I'd love an ice rink, but what about the common good? Like with most places, I live in a small town reeling with

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Rec Facilities 5 min read

Designing Buildings That Can Adapt to Changing Needs Through the Years

Loved For The Long Haul In the Central District in Seattle, Wash., there’s a famed modernist pool called the Medgar Evers Pool. Opened in

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Rec Facilities 6 min read

What To Consider in Selecting Athletic Surfacing for Indoor Facilities

Take It Inside! When the weather cools down, indoor recreation centers begin to see more action. And, maybe right about now, some employees are looking

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Rec Facilities 5 min read