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Ranger program reclaims Modesto parks

The Municipal Posted on August 26, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxAugust 24, 2023
parks

Last summer, Modesto, Calif., ran an 18-month pilot program training and posting four park rangers to its city parks. The hope was that the program would bring families back to the parks. To qualify, a candidate had to be 18 … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged august 2023, parks, public safety, The Municipal

Benefits of sustainable landscapes for city parks

The Municipal Posted on October 27, 2020 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
parks

Landscapes are all around our cities, whether they’re outside a home, storefront, manufacturing facility or in municipal parks. The trend toward sustainable parks has been growing over the last 20 years and continues to grow as environmental concerns move to … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged october 2020, parks, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Parks departments go virtual to keep residents moving

The Municipal Posted on October 5, 2020 by Amanda DemsterAugust 2, 2023
parks

This year has not gone as planned, with countless events nationwide cancelling in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Among these are annual concerts, 5Ks, marathons and a seemingly endless list of other annual happenings. With this in mind, parks … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged cedar rapids, indiana, iowa, mishawaka, muscatine, october 2020, parks, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Parks catalog captures community support

The Municipal Posted on May 8, 2020 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
parks

The tried-and-true methods of fundraising — bake sales, car washes, magazine subscriptions, lemonade stands and candy — all have their place. But moving into the big leagues, such as coming up with successful fundraising ideas for city parks is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged april 2020, parks, parks & environmental services, The Municipal, washington

Sustainable playing fields for cities and towns

The Municipal Posted on October 26, 2018 by Doug WoodAugust 2, 2023

As open space continues to be developed and metropolitan areas creep ever outward from big cities, there is a lot of talk about “smart growth.” Land management is a key component of this “smart growth” process; planning where development should … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged october 2018, parks, parks & environmental services

Parks departments summon ‘macabre’ events to lure visitors

The Municipal Posted on October 24, 2018 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023
parks & recreation

Things that go bump in the night fascinate and frighten a wide demographic, resulting in several parks and recreation departments crafting events that revolve around the paranormal. Some don’t even have to try, thanks to local folklore and historic landmarks. … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged october 2018, parks, parks & environmental services

Cities tapping in to benefits of outdoor gyms

The Municipal Posted on October 22, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
Parks & Recreation

Taking steps toward physical fitness can happen anywhere, and cities across the nation are capitalizing on that notion. Gone are the days of having to get an expensive gym membership or learn to use confusing equipment — residents are able … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged october 2018, parks, parks & environmental services, recreation

Of parks and firefighting

The Municipal Posted on October 5, 2015 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Jodi Magallanes, Editor of The Municipal

Fall is well underway and winter’s on the doorstep, so maybe now really is the best time for parks and recreation departments to reflect on what worked and what didn’t this year, and to plot out how to bring those … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged firefighting, parks

NRPA brings the fun to Charlotte

The Municipal Posted on November 19, 2014 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
annual conference in Charlotte, N.C., in October

The annual conference of park and recreation professionals, the National Recreation and Parks Association Congress 2014, drew hundreds to the Charlotte Convention Center Oct. 14–16. In the very interactive exhibit hall, attendees could participate in an “EXPOdition” scavenger hunt. Also … Continue reading →

Posted in Conference / Expo | Tagged conference, nrpa, parks

Ohio city recognized for extraordinary park facilities

The Municipal Posted on October 21, 2014 by Keith KneppAugust 2, 2023
From 2009–13 more than $19 million was spent improving the infrastructure of the Kettering, Ohio’s parks system.The improvements included renovation of a 3-acre outdoor water park called Adventure Reef. (Photo provided)

Located just to the south of Dayton, Kettering, Ohio, is considered to be the largest suburb of its more well-known neighbor. Upon closer inspection, however, Kettering has developed the credentials to make it a first-class city in its own right. … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile | Tagged kettering, ohio, parks

The parks priority

The Municipal Posted on October 1, 2014 by Jodi MarlinAugust 2, 2023
Jodi Magallanes, Editor of The Municipal

Last month, as we remembered the sucker punch of events that took place 13 years ago on Sept. 11, we were also reminded of how the great and generous American spirit kicked in to heal this country and bring us … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged american, local, national, parks, recreation

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