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Programming: Get In The Game

Creating an adaptive tennis program that encourages players of differing abilities to play together

By Cameron Levis

The daily mission of park and recr…

3 years, 1 month ago

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Playgrounds: Ask The Right Questions

To build the best inclusive playground for your community

By Tim Roetman

An accessible playspace has never been easier to build. With options from seve…

3 years, 1 month ago

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Parks: Gone To The Dogs

Holly Springs, N.C. gives four-legged residents room to roam

By LeeAnn Plumer

For years many communities have offered places for people to run, play, a…

3 years, 1 month ago

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Parks: Point To The Possibilities

Communication boards give children a voice at playgrounds

By Carolyn Mondlock

Water, food, air, and shelter are essential for survival. But to thrive i…

3 years, 1 month ago

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Parks: Simple Is Smart

Season 3 Episode 5

As a park-shelter design unfolds, it takes the shape of … triangles?

By Jamin AAsum

Designs that appear simple and resolved are often the result of a p…

3 years, 1 month ago

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Aquatics: Wearing Life Jackets In Pools

Season 3 Episode 3

They’re not just for open water and boats

By Tom Griffiths and Rachel Griffiths

Life jacket, life preserver, life vest, personal flotation device (PFD)…

3 years, 1 month ago

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Columns: Twists And Turns For Wild Rivers

Season 3 Episode 7

Creative engineering solutions help bring this destination to life

By Colby Nennig

Spanning 20 acres, featuring 20 thrilling attractions, and serving a…

3 years, 1 month ago

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Aquatics: Create A Winning Combination

Season 3 Episode 4

Programming, planning, and projects are key ingredients in attracting user groups to swimming pools 

By Lauren Ozburn 

In the summer before I began mid…

3 years, 1 month ago

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Columns: A Baffling Bill

Season 3 Episode 8

Participation trophy debate makes its way to NC senators  

By John Engh 

This headline recently appeared in North Carolina: “NC senators propose elimin…

3 years, 1 month ago

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Parks: Soaking In Safety And Cost Savings

Ways to make maintenance effective at a water park
 
By Chris Biancofiore

It goes without saying that safety, maintenance, and saving money are importan…

3 years, 1 month ago

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