By Randy Bina, CPRE | Posted on March 1, 2018
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) opened the BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center (AWC) in 2010. Both the local swim club and the business community got behind a successful capital campaign to raise the necessary private funds, which BPRD augmented to create one of the state’s premier aquatic facilities.
By Desiré DeGrange | Posted on February 24, 2016
Nestled in western Maryland is a nature park that is one of Frederick County’s true jewels. Catoctin Creek Park captures the imagination of visitors every day as guests enjoy not only historical elements in this one hundred and thirty-nine acre park, but also miles of trails and the County’s newest green energy efficient nature center.
By Marc Heirshberg | Posted on September 30, 2015
While it doesn’t rain much in the desert southwest, communities must still prepare accordingly for the summer monsoon season and the occasional winter rains. To manage the run off from these storms, water retention is managed through a series of strategically located retention basins.
By Tara Eggleston | Posted on August 25, 2015
The USA Swimming Foundation conducted a survey and found that a large percentage of minorities had low rates of swimming ability. In Prince George’s County located in Maryland, the staff at Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission found this to be true in their highly diverse community. MNCPP staff developed a pilot program in partnership with Prince George’s County Schools aimed at teaching minority children about the basics of swimming as well as water hazards.
By John R. Sefton, Jr. | Posted on August 25, 2015
Launching in December 2013, West Valley Veterans were invited to participate in a new fitness program for veterans recovering from physical injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The fitness program called ‘ActiVet’ is held at the Rio Vista Recreation Center in Peoria, Arizona.
By William L. Clevenger | Posted on August 1, 2015
In 2013, only 14 new golf courses were opened across the Country while over 150 courses were closed. In recent years, this trend has been persistent—more courses are closing then opening, and more golfers leaving the game instead of joining. Local park and recreation agencies are not immune to these trends, with many agencies reporting declining course usage the last several years. The Decatur Park District, took a creative approach to this problem in their community.
