Can We Get 10 Million Kids Outdoors? Yes, We CAN!
By Shelley O'Brien | Posted on January 31, 2013
Kids are spending eight hours or more in front of screens each day. The number of children in the U.S. who are obese has doubled in the last decade. Parks and recreation can change all that by getting more kids spending more time outdoors.
Want trends? Check out the January Issue of Parks & Recreation
By Elizabeth Beard | Posted on January 23, 2013
There is so much to learn in the January issue of Parks & Recreation. Browse highlights of five great stories you wont want to miss.
A Game of Kick the Can May Lead to Cuts for Parks and Rec
By Stacey Pine | Posted on January 16, 2013
Government leaders have once again kicked the proverbial can down the road, failing to find the middle ground needed to address tough fiscal issues plaguing our country. The stage is set for a turbulent legislative beginning to 2013 and there is potential to have federally funded park and recreation programs on the chopping block.
Be the Squeaky Wheel - Comments Sought on Implementation of New Transportation Law
By Dave Tyahla | Posted on January 10, 2013
Transportation will continue to be an important advocacy issue for park and recreation agencies and professionals.
Goal to be the First and the Best Certification Helps
By Seve Ghose, CPRE | Posted on January 7, 2013
Seve Ghose, CPRE/MOL, Director of the City of Davenport Parks and Recreation shares how certification of staff has given a boost to their agency, benefits their staff and provides his views on the value of certification.