The city of Ocoee, Fla., has opened a new Action Sports Park — a skate park — within Vandergrift Central Park to attract city residents. With a grand opening ceremony on June 28, the Ocoee Action Sports Park has received … Continue reading →
Recent data suggests that despite the pandemic, many cities are showing an increase in program participation. It appears residents feel safe enough in their communities to participate in sports, classes and other activities offered by local parks and recreation departments. … Continue reading →
Remember when you were a kid and your two best friends vied for your company? Kid A wanted you to come over aft er school and go swimming in his pool, but Kid B won out with an in-ground pool, … Continue reading →
One lucky student to experience once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with Super Bowl LI grounds crew BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (November 30, 2016) — The Toro Company has announced this year’s winner of the annual Toro Super Bowl* Sports Turfgrass Training Program. Sean McLaughlin, a … Continue reading →
One lucky turfgrass science student will help prepare the field at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, for Super Bowl LI BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (October 4, 2016) Toro is pleased to announce the 15th annual Toro Super Bowl® Sports Turf Training Program. … Continue reading →
First responders have expanded options with new UTV/skid unit combination ORLEANS, VT; September, 2016— In its continued expansion into side-by-side utility vehicles, the newly introduced Honda Pioneer 1000-3 readily accommodates the Kimtek MEDLITE and FIRELITE skid units. The Honda Pioneer … Continue reading →
In order to quickly rid a planned city park of invasive plant species, Raleigh, N.C., got the community involved in a workday at River Cane Wetland Park. All Raleigh residents were invited to join in helping the department remove Chinese … Continue reading →
Though he shies away from the term “political career,” Mayor Toby Barker of Hattiesburg, Miss., said, “I think the story of my public service is the story of our city and it’s my life’s work.” The 43-year-old began his career … Continue reading →
What’s been a catalyst for economic and community development in Springfield, Mo., is now getting more support for its next chapter as a regional destination. Home to the Minor League Baseball’s Cardinals, Hammons Field, will undergo maintenance and upgrade work … Continue reading →
Thanks to a voter-approved sales tax increase, the city of Watsonville, Calif., is investing in upgrades that will benefit the whole community. Known as Measure R, the half-cent sales tax increase was approved in November 2022 and went into … Continue reading →
Bottom line, you need the best street sweeper for your street sweeping program. Whether you are a small municipality, regional airport or contractor buying your first street sweeper or if you are a large city, airport or conglomerate buying your … Continue reading →
