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Schenectady, New York, restarts parks programming

The Municipal Posted on October 23, 2023 by Nicholette CarlsonOctober 23, 2023
parks

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

Perseverance reconnects coastal town to its legacy

The Municipal Posted on October 21, 2023 by Jennifer BartonOctober 20, 2023
town

Along the U.S.-Canadian border rests Blaine, Wash., a small town with a population of around 6,000 residents. Of its 8.43 square miles 2.80 are water, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It is a prime location for migratory birds and … Continue reading →

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

Brownfield redevelopment program turns old railroad depot into environmental Connor Park

The Municipal Posted on October 19, 2023 by Nicholette CarlsonOctober 19, 2023
environmental

The approximately 2-acre parcel of land in Palmetto, Fla., that is now Connor Park, was once a busy railroad spur and depot. Solid waste from the area was diverted into this location and pushed into the river up until 1960 … Continue reading →

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

Parks and recreation fundraisers — a chance to build community

The Municipal Posted on October 16, 2023 by Denise FedorowOctober 16, 2023
parks

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

Cities cultivate programming to match seniors’ desires

The Municipal Posted on October 9, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxOctober 9, 2023
seniors

“Park” is a pretty broad term, and it’s more specialized than it used to be. From parks catering to four-legged friends to playgrounds specifically designed for small children, parks departments are diversifying their offerings. There’s a lot of interest in … Continue reading →

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

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

The Municipal Posted on October 7, 2023 by Kevin KilbaneOctober 6, 2023
parks

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

Acoustic Lead Screening is a Game Changer for Quickly Identifying Lead Service Pipes

The Municipal Posted on October 3, 2023 by Laura SprouleOctober 3, 2023
lead

Water regulators around the world are taking numerous steps to address the removal of lead from drinking water systems due to the serious health effects of this contaminant. Drinking water that contains lead can pose a health risk to everyone, … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged company profile, lead, october 2023, parks & enivronmental services, The Municipal

Tacoma trains to rehabilitate brownfields

The Municipal Posted on August 24, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxAugust 24, 2023
brownfields

Some years back there was a television show set in Seattle about the logging industry, with a recurring line about the bluest skies a person had ever seen and the hills that were the greenest green. And on the show, … Continue reading →

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

Myrtle Beach goes to the dogs with third bark park

The Municipal Posted on August 18, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxAugust 18, 2023
myrtle beach

Myrtle Beach, S.C., is just one city that has embraced the dog park craze. In December it held a grand opening of its latest, the New Town Bark Park, which has been a hit since “even before construction started,” said … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged april 2023, Myrtle Beach, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Urban forest management: promote, preserve and plant

The Municipal Posted on June 27, 2023 by Kevin KilbaneAugust 2, 2023
urban forest

They clean and cool the air. They soak up stormwater and prevent erosion. They add beauty and become wildlife habitats. Gazing on them or strolling among them just makes people feel better. Cities and towns increasingly are recognizing the value … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged february 2023, parks & environmental services, The Municipal, urban forest

East Lansing residents ‘Round Up’ for parks and recreation scholarships

The Municipal Posted on May 26, 2023 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
east lansing

The East Lansing, Mich., Parks, Recreation and Arts Department recently started a new Round Up for scholarships program for residents who wish to participate in parks department programming but don’t have the financial means to do so. Catherine DeShambo, East … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged east lansing, march 2023, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

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