Family Time Redux
Editor's note: For more information and tips regarding the family fitness concept, refer to Dr. Gibson's article in the October 2005 issue of Parks & Rec Business magazine. The reasons for family
View ArticleEveryone Can Play!
Physical disabilities affect how the body moves. The most common physical disabilities found in children and young adults include cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, and spinal cord
View ArticleStory Time
Regardless of how large or small your budget is you should never miss an opportunity to get your story out. First, you must never lose sight of who your most important customers are.The most
View ArticleSpace Preserver
The Southgate Farm Acquisition project was a once in a lifetime undertaking that, when realized, met the needs of the city, its various partnering organizations, and the local community. Since its
View ArticleSmartParks
When Jim starts his workday at 6:00 a.m., he turns on his computer, and starts the SmartParks program. He scans the list of new and open work requests. He prioritizes and assigns work orders to
View ArticleCoach the Coach
In the world of youth sports, good coaches can be hard to come by. Many leagues believe they lack the knowledge and means necessary to attract and retain good coaches, but that doesn't have to be the
View ArticleHook a Kid on Golf
When it comes to youth sports, the big three (baseball, football, and soccer) dominate the landscape. The National Alliance For Youth Sports (NAYS) is working hard to add golf to this elite
View ArticleAudible Cues
Goalball and Beep Baseball are popular competitive sports for those who are blind or visually impaired. There are local, state, national and international leagues associated with both games. There is
View ArticleRecreation: Tell The Story
Wanted: Recreation Leaders "For the extraordinary individual who wants more than a job, this is a unique career. A way of life that will challenge the deepest resources of your intelligence,
View ArticleThe Basics Of Trip Leadership
I like to think of myself as a long distance hiker. Sure, I enjoy taking day hikes, especially as there’s usually a hot shower and a great meal waiting at the end. But, perhaps the core of my hiking/b
View ArticleCanopy Tours
It was probably only a matter of time before some intrepid kid (or kid wannabe) figured out how to combine all of the best elements of childhood -- tree houses, zip lines and the pure freedom and
View ArticleA Diabetes Primer
Diabetes is a chronic disease diagnosed in over 20.8 million U.S. children and adults. Those diagnosed with diabetes have high blood glucose levels (blood sugar) and they’re bodies are either unable t
View ArticleTee for Two (or More)
Golf’s a great sport. Lush green tees, fairways and greens inviting you to drive the ball, putt like a champ and, maybe, win some money. And, even if you spend all your time in the woods or sand, you’
View Article…And Then There Were None
Why is it the cycle of attendance at a fitness center varies so much throughout the year? In January, everyone makes a New Year’s resolution to lose weight and really get it together. In February, the
View ArticleCommunity Improvement
Creating and ensuring top-notch youth sports programs in your community is an important part of maintaining a successful parks and recreation department. Done correctly, youth sports unite the
View ArticleTreks and the City
Editor’s Note: Our intrepid international reporter is back – giving us a look at the way London and Amsterdam treat their cyclists. Like their counterparts here in the U.S., trails are always in deman
View ArticleFrom Dream to Reality
Editor’s Note: Fred Engh is the founder of the National Alliance For Youth Sports. This is the first of his monthly youth sports columns written exclusively for Parks & Rec Business. Enjoy!I’ll ne
View ArticleDodge Ball
Talk about old school. Is Dodge Ball really back? Was it ever gone? If the impressive registration numbers for MCCS Okinawa’s Dodge Ball tournaments are any indication, the answer is Dodge Ball is as
View ArticleIce in the Sky -- Sidebar
Building A New Ice Rink ... By The NumbersTraining Center20,000 square feetLarge weight room and fitness roomExtensive training areaMedical facilitiesSpacious locker roomLounge areasTheater-style
View ArticleBlow Up Your Treadmill…Pick Up A Dumbbell
Diet and cardio are, unfortunately, not the answers to a lean, hard body. To burn fat and keep it off, you really need to incorporate resistance/weight training into your routine. The simple act of
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