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Shooting Down Negativity

East of one of the busiest freeways in California, bright lights beckon southbound drivers coming from San Jose on Highway 101.

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Park District Softball

Providing options to support a lifetime love of the game By Gerry Healey, Brock Atwell, and Sue Omanson Given the right parameters, softball is a

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Take Advantage Of The Terrain

Adding sports facilities to parks might be a tough sell to administrators; after all, even post-pandemic, it’s difficult to justify construction expenses.

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An Experiment In Sourcing Southern Vs. Local

Preparing for the future climate one seed at a time The tractor trundled along a snowy field, tracing row after row. A small trailer attached

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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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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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Determining Sports-Field Placement Using Data and Partnerships

Calculating Demand of Sports Fields Listen as audio Park planning has become increasingly data-driven in recent years. For instance, the Los Angeles County Department of

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Mitigating Park Flooding Through Infrastructure Design

Stormwater Management Takes The Field Listen as audio Many parks, recreation, and athletic facilities serve as community hubs where residents gather to compete, play, socialize,

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Combining Pickleball and Tennis Courts

Drawing the line for optimal playability Listen as audio The only thing more prevalent than pickleball these days is this question: “Should we line our

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