Why Crumb Rubber is in the News
By Caroline Smith, CPSI | Posted on December 11, 2014
If you are a playground owner or operator you already know that your choice of playground surfacing is one of the most important decisions you will make.
The Hairy Truth About Parks and Recreation
By Matt Brubaker | Posted on November 14, 2014
Many people don’t know just how influential the moustache has been in the advancement of parks and recreation in America. Here is a brief summary of some of the most significant lip brows in American parks and recreation history.
What Your Congress Feedback Says About You
By Matt Brubaker | Posted on November 10, 2014
More than 1,000 attendees completed the post-conference survey and shared what they thought about their experience at the 2014 NRPA Congress in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Natural Play: New Guidelines Mean New Opportunity for Parks and Recreation
By Richard J. Dolesh | Posted on September 10, 2014
Long-awaited national guidelines on the design, development and management of nature play areas were recently released. These guidelines will be invaluable to the park and recreation profession.
Who Owns the Forests? Mountain Bike Trail Riders and Park Pros Weigh In
By Danielle Taylor | Posted on June 19, 2014
The U.S. Forest Service manages more than 4 million acres along the eastern slopes of the Cascade Range, and in recent years, the land has been inundated with problems due to illegal trail building by mountain bikers in the area.
5 Ideas for Exploring Nature with Kids this Winter
By Jessica Culverhouse | Posted on January 23, 2014
Here in the mid-Atlantic region, we have experienced a winter of wild temperature fluctuations and, most recently, an unusually heavy snowfall. For me, a “snow day” involves entertaining a busy toddler who would rather be out tromping through the fluffy white stuff.