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Tag Archives: recreation

M Top 10: Top 10 best cities for recreation

The Municipal Posted on October 11, 2021 by The MunicipalAugust 1, 2022
United States

Many people aim to stay active to reap numerous health benefits. Depending on location, this can be easier said than done. However, some cities offer a cornucopia of recreation opportunities – indoors and outdoors. According to WalletHub.com, having these options … Continue reading →

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Cities tapping in to benefits of outdoor gyms

The Municipal Posted on October 22, 2018 by Catey TraylorOctober 22, 2018
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 | 1 Reply

The parks priority

The Municipal Posted on October 1, 2014 by Jodi MarlinSeptember 30, 2014
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 | Leave a reply

Great ideas start with NRPA

The Municipal Posted on September 4, 2014 by The MunicipalSeptember 8, 2014

Do you need a great idea to jump start participation in your parks and recreation programs? “Great Ideas Start Here” is the theme of the 2014 National Recreation and Parks Association conference, happening Oct. 14–16 in Charlotte, N.C. Whether you’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Conference / Expo | Tagged charlotte, conference, nrpa, oct, park, parks, recreation | Leave a reply

Connected: urban planners, parks and recreation

The Municipal Posted on July 11, 2014 by Barb SieminskiJuly 7, 2014
parks-and-recreation

Summertime in the park sings of sun-dappled trees, picnics on the green, bright rivers, playgrounds, concerts, trails and school’s-out exhilaration. Prior to National Parks and Recreation Month this July, the powers that be from the National Recreation and Park Association, … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged benefits, city, health, National Parks and Recreation Month, park, parks, planning, recreation, urban | Leave a reply

Parks Build Community

The Municipal Posted on September 27, 2013 by The MunicipalSeptember 25, 2013
Parks build community by Dolesh

What makes a great community? This is a question that frequently occupies the minds of municipal managers and elected officials. Everyone wants to claim theirs is a great community, but sometimes pinpointing just what the factors are that make a … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged build, communities, community, local, nrpa, park, parks, recreation | Leave a reply

NRPA CONGRESS and EXPOSITION

The Municipal Posted on October 2, 2012 by The MunicipalOctober 2, 2012
Economist Lowell Catlet

Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity. The National Recreation and Park Association aims to inspire such innovation and to strengthen the future of parks and recreation across the U.S. during its annual congress and exposition at … Continue reading →

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Get them wet: Providing water-related summer programming

The Municipal Posted on May 8, 2012 by Jodi MarlinAugust 16, 2012

With the last school bell of summer come the hordes of diversion seekers and the oppressive heat and humidity that sooner or later — sometimes both —drives them to water. Streams, pools, splash pads, even fire hydrants and lakes explode … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged aquatic, center, demand, parks, plainfield, public, recreation, water | Leave a reply

Editor’s Note: Communication = participation in recreational programming

The Municipal Posted on May 1, 2012 by Jodi MarlinAugust 16, 2012

Editor’s Note: What is it you want to know, and where do you go to find the answer? When you want to know what other cities are doing to make funds go farther or to solve personnel problems, or what … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged citizens, city, information, parks, programming, public, recreation, summer | Leave a reply

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