Parks & Recreation back issues from April 2000:
NRPA Goes to Washington.(National Recreation And Parks Association)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2000; ... My sincere thanks to everyone who attended the NRPA Mid-Year Conference and Legislative Forum in Washington, D.C., in early March. Attendance at this conference is growing--more than 400 people participated this year! I'm aware of the sacrifice it takes for many of you, especially our ...
People.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2000 ... APPOINTMENTS The Naperville Park District has named Betty Roth as its customer service supervisor. She will be responsible for the coordination and supervision of registration and customer service duties. Prior to joining the park district, Roth was director of community ...
Social Integration, Leisure, and Individuals with-Intellectual Disability.
Apr 01, 2000; ... Integrating individuals with intellectual disability into community life has been a central goal of the disability movement for more than 30 years. Integration, although defined in various ways, is commonly thought of as a process that brings people together with and without a disability ...
BISMARCK FACILITY PART OF TENNIS REVOLUTION.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2000; ... The clock at courtside ticks down. :59 ... :58 ... :57 ... :56 ... :55 ... When the ball is in play, points go on the board at a rate of one point every three to four seconds. :30 ... :29 ... :28 ... :27 ... :26 ... "A lot of times, the Park & Recreation philosophy is no scoring," says ...
RAISING THE STAKES FOR PLAYGROUND CONSTRUCTION.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2000; ... Playground construction individuals have access to the three year old non-profit National Playground Contractors Association (NPCA). Just as the National Playground Safety Institute (NPSI) and the International Playground Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) have been organized to ...
SAFETY FIRST.(TimberTurf artificial grass)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2000 ... In New Jersey, children will be able to play more safely thanks to the actions of the New Jersey Legislature and products such as TimberTurf[TM] from South Jersey agricultural products firm, SJAP NaturaLink. As acting governor of New Jersey during Christine Todd Whitman's ...
New Playground Provides Hope to Indian Reservation.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2000 ... On a small Indian reservation in Mission, South Dakota, Tonya Whirlwind Soldier noticed the tattered playground at her children's school. With surrounding cities adorned by gleaming playgrounds, it seemed especially sad that the fifty-year-old playground at the Spring Creek School was an ...
SCENES FROM THE 2000 NRPA CONGRESSIONAL BREAKFAST.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2000 ... NRPA held its annual Congressional Breakfast at the Dirksen Senate Office building on Thursday, March 2. The breakfast serves many functions. It allows NRPA leadership and NRPA Mid-Year Forum delegates to honor and recognize those members of Congress who have worked to advance the goals of ...
SCENES FROM THE RALLY FOR PARKS AND WILDLIFE.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2000 ... The Rally for Parks & Wildlife held on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, March 1 was an unforgettable event as NRPA joined with several national organizations to promote the importance of passing H.R. 701, the Conservation and Reinvestment Act (CARA). CARA would bring more than ...
The Annual Fund.
Apr 01, 2000 ... The Annual Fund is a vital source of revenue for the Association. It is an invaluable source of support--a pool of resources upon which NRPA relies to meet its fiscal responsibilities. <Pre> GIFT CLUBS Through their generous financial support, leadership donors become ...
SAFETY AND FUN GO HAND IN HAND.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2000; ... Too many times now I have heard criticism of the playground safety movement, in that it is blamed for the decline of imaginative play, in deference to making the playgrounds safer. It has been claimed that in the trade-off for removing hazards and reducing the number and severity of ...
URBAN RECREATION.(New York City parks)
Apr 01, 2000; ... New York City's parks are revamped and rehabilitated For all the millions of words that have been written about New York City, one interesting point has gone almost unnoticed--New York is probably the most abused city in the world. Where else, for example, would a visitor (often ...
PLAY IT SAFE.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2000; ... STEPS TO KEEPING PLAYGROUND SURFACING SAFE FOR OUR CHILDREN Each year it is estimated that more than 200,000 preschool- and elementary-aged children in the United States receive emergency department care for playground product-related injuries (Sosin, Keller, Sacks, Krensnow & ...
PICTURE POSTCARD PERFECT.
Apr 01, 2000; ... Playgrounds from the past revisited Last night I was listening to the Prairie Home Companion on National Public Radio. Garrison Kellor read one of his delightful letters from Lake Wobegon ("where ... all the children are above average."). This reminded me of another wonderful ...
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2000; ... Working toward safer playgrounds Plato, the great philosopher, says, "You can learn more about a person during an hour of play than in a year of conversation." Ever since the beginning of history, play has been an important learning and growing experience. We just have never ...
CHECKIN' IT TWICE.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2000; ... Playground maintenance is crucial for safe areas for child's play We've discussed in many forums over the past 10 years the problems with injuries and fatalities on public playgrounds in venues throughout the country and, indeed, the world. You should be well aware by now that ...
Hello, Operator.
Apr 01, 2000; ... Front Line Staff Performance Reflects the Entire Organization It started as an assignment in my Introduction to Recreation and Leisure class. It resulted in a surprising picture of customer service in the recreation field. The purpose of the assignment was to help students gain ...
Preparing for the Next 1,000 Years.(environment and conservation)
Apr 01, 2000; ... While the nation changes, we must adapt and serve Robert W. Crawford Having elevated his life from that of a son of Scottish immigrants to what his sons would call the "classic American dream," Robert W. Crawford was one of the most influential forces in the history ...
PRODUCT Roundup.(park equipment)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2000 ... PICNIC TABLE Wausau Tile's Metal-Form Division has designed another product that will help make meeting grounds more inviting. This table features 11 gauge perforated steel panels with 2" diameter, 12 gauge tubing for extra sturdy legs. PLEASE CIRCLE READER SERVICE ...
Check It Out.
Apr 01, 2000 ... Parks & Recreation's advertisers invite you to find out more about their problem and services. Check out their Web site or call them at the number listed below. AMERICAN SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES 602.998.4700 www.safetyplay.com AMERICAN SWING 800.433.2573 ...