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Concessions help to grow profitability for parks departments

The Municipal Posted on October 19, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonOctober 8, 2024

Concession stands are a potential way for city parks departments to earn some extra profit. However, much of that is determined by the location of the concessions and what is sold. Various cities have different ways of running concessions. Some … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged October 2024, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Top 10 hidden gem dog parks

The Municipal Posted on August 9, 2024 by The MunicipalAugust 9, 2024
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The dog parks that exist across America offer a variety of landscapes, from beaches and rivers to wooded areas and open meadows. These designated areas cater to different preferences for dog owners and their pets.           In March, the website Technobark … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, The Municipal Top 10 | Tagged August 2024, dog parks, The Municipal, The municipal top 10

New Bedford parks boast impressive programming and recreational space

The Municipal Posted on July 29, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonJuly 29, 2024
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With over 800 acres of park space in New Bedford, Mass., the parks, recreation and beaches department plans an extraordinary amount of programming and improvements each year. The park space is widely spread throughout the city, so 90% of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged July 2024, New Bedford, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Eyes, ears and light cut crime in Columbus, Ohio, parks

The Municipal Posted on July 26, 2024 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxJuly 26, 2024
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After what they called a “violent” spring in 2022, city officials in Columbus, Ohio, took steps toward ensuring a safe, more peaceful summer. First, they beefed up the number of officers patrolling the parks. They followed that with a $500,000 … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged July 2024, parks, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Jewel Parks lead off Gary, Indiana’s, reinvention

The Municipal Posted on July 7, 2024 by Janet PattersonJuly 3, 2024

LaVetta Sparks-Wade is not just excited about her new job, but about the place where she gets to do it. Sparks-Wade is the newly minted director of parks for the city of Gary, Ind., her “home sweet home,” to quote … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged april 2024, Gary, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Bentonville, Arkansas, parks unification project brings a community together

The Municipal Posted on June 21, 2024 by Danielle LundJune 21, 2024
Two people walking in a park, Bentonville, Arkansas

In 2017, the Bentonville, Ark., Parks and Recreation Department developed a visionary plan to connect six different public parks and spaces into one cohesive downtown area. Those spaces, known individually as Lawrence Plaza, Bentonville Square, Dave Peel Park, Town Branch … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged june 2024, parks, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Fort Worth Parks Department takes over city’s unique alleyway maintenance program

The Municipal Posted on January 8, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonJanuary 8, 2024
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Fort Worth, Texas, has a unique alleyway maintenance program with about half of the city’s alleyways maintained by the city. Previously under Neighborhood Services, the program has come under the purview of multiple departments over the years before coming to … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged fort worth, january 2024, maintenance & operations, The Municipal

Schenectady, New York, restarts parks programming

The Municipal Posted on October 23, 2023 by Nicholette CarlsonOctober 23, 2023
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Unable to find the right person for the role, the position of Schenectady, N.Y., parks and recreation director was left vacant for many years – about 20 years. Once Willie Deane moved back to the city and was available to … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged october 2023, parks, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Parks and recreation fundraisers — a chance to build community

The Municipal Posted on October 16, 2023 by Denise FedorowOctober 16, 2023
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Some might dread the thought of fundraising, but for these parks and recreation administrators, holding fundraisers provides programs and resources to their communities that might not be available otherwise. Additionally, fundraisers build community — bringing everyone together for a common … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged october 2023, parks, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Adopt-A-Park further connects a community with its parks

The Municipal Posted on October 7, 2023 by Kevin KilbaneOctober 6, 2023
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Some residents visit parks in Rapid City, S.D., to do more than admire the beauty of flower gardens or get in a hike or evening stroll. They go to take care of the park. Volunteers in the city’s Adopt-A-Park program … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged october 2023, parks, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Smart Waste™ Trash Sensors Simplify Waste Collection Routes in City Parks

The Municipal Posted on September 22, 2023 by The MunicipalSeptember 22, 2023
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Landmark Studio & Design’s Smart Waste™ trash sensors are helping parks and recreation managers streamline their waste collection efforts with simpler routes and fewer trucks. Smart Waste sensors are installed directly in waste and recycling bins throughout parks and recreational … Continue reading →

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