Parks & Recreation back issues from April 2006:
Perspectives: partnerships provide mutual benefits: through equitable relationships, the association and the field can prove worthwhile.(Partnership culture)
Apr 01, 2006;
Dogpark dilemma.(The Write Stuff)(Letter to the editor)
Apr 01, 2006;
Advocacy accolades.(The Write Stuff)(Letter to the editor)
Apr 01, 2006;
Pesky fire ants.(The Write Stuff)(Letter to the editor)
Apr 01, 2006;
From the editor: members on the Hill.(Capitol Hill)(Editorial)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2006;
Leave it better: a sound new park: an art park overlooking the Puget Sounds turns wasteland into recreational space.(INSPIRING CASE STUDIES)(Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle, Washington)
Apr 01, 2006
Advocacy update: program keeps kids fed year-round: park and recreation agencies can become summer food sponsors to encourage program attendance.(Children's nutrition)
Apr 01, 2006;
Playbook: P.E.P. up your volunteer program: discover easy ways to manage your volunteer program through preparation, engagement and perpetuation.(Preparation, Engagement and Perpetuation)
Apr 01, 2006;
Coalition seeks award nominees.(Tip-Off: NEWS FROM THE FIELD)
Apr 01, 2006
Great American Cleanup sweeps through nation's public areas.(March 2 kickoff cleans the environment)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2006
BLM releases strategic trail program plan.(Tip-Off: NEWS FROM THE FIELD)(Board of Land Appeals)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2006
Groups petition to list park "in danger".(Tip-Off: NEWS FROM THE FIELD)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2006
Pennsylvania puts parks online.(Tip-Off: NEWS FROM THE FIELD)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2006
Did you know.(Tip-off: NEWS FROM THE FIELD)
Apr 01, 2006
Great Florida birding trail complete.(Tip-Off: NEWS FROM THE FIELD)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2006
Godspeed sets sail in May.(Tip-Off: NEWS FROM THE FIELD)
Apr 01, 2006
Site saved from development.(Tip-Off: NEWS FROM THE FIELD)(Allen, Texas)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2006
Research update: making the most of volunteers: a study shows volunteers are giving their time in exchange for community and social benefits.(Volunteer labor, valuable to organization)
Apr 01, 2006;
Taking them to task: Baltimore adds 100 new playgrounds to the city through a playground task force.(playgrounds)
Apr 01, 2006;
Rebuilding ... One playground at a time.(playgrounds)
Apr 01, 2006
Things considered: minor updates to small parks can make a huge difference for everyone.(SMALL)
Apr 01, 2006;
Beach bound: according to Dr. Beach, our coastlines are in jeopardy.(American Beaches)
Apr 01, 2006;
Hungry for media attention: making your agency's message public takes creativity and control.(Press coverage for recreational organizations)
Apr 01, 2006;
Legislative Forum yields successful results: record attendance, quality educational sessions and dynamic speakers combine to provide a powerful push for advocacy.(Stress the importance of parks and recreation)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2006;
Keynote speaker takes strong stance for parks and recreation: McGovern's support through the years has produced serious results.(National Recreation and Park Association)
Apr 01, 2006
Legislative learning: educational sessions give participants an opportunity to learn about legislative topics.(Promotion of the program)
Apr 01, 2006
Awards honor legislative allies: NRPA presents legislators with Congressional Awards for their work to save LWCF.(National Recreation and Park Association)
Apr 01, 2006
Delegates share positive reports from the Hill: successful meetings with Congressional leaders encourage members to continue advocating for parks and recreation.
Apr 01, 2006
Seen and heard.
Apr 01, 2006
Celebrate seniors on National Fitness Day.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
Apr 01, 2006
Accreditation update.(Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies Program)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2006
Adaptive bikers get moving with the Tour de Shrine.(Biking for ambulatory patients)
Apr 01, 2006;
Army recreation programs working towards national accreditation.(Accreditation for Community Recreation)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2006
Future scholars honored.(Scholars allowed to participate in the meetings)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2006
Nominations for NSPR awards due.(BRANCH/REGION NEWS)
Apr 01, 2006
Annual Fund High Five for 65 campaign.(Donations to improvise recreation areas)
Apr 01, 2006
Aquatic facility operator course.(BRANCH/REGION NEWS)
Apr 01, 2006
Swimming pool operations a framework for action, produced by Sandy MacIntosh.(NEW!)
Apr 01, 2006
California: LA River runs through it.(MEMBER NEWS)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2006
Michigan: town wins Active Communities Award.(MEMBER NEWS)(Wyoming, MI)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2006
Looking for SFSU alumni.(MEMBER NEWS)
Apr 01, 2006
Member Dirk Richwine from Henderson, Nev., recently met President Bill Clinton while delivering a stopwatch to his son (he was officiating a soccer game at Liberty Point Park).(MEMBER NEWS)
Apr 01, 2006
Mark your calendars.(Calendar)(Calendar)
Apr 01, 2006
Parks & Recreation online.(MEMBER NEWS)
Apr 01, 2006
Trailblazers: playing it safe: after 30 years, the pioneer of playground safety is still active.(Professional services)
Apr 01, 2006
Colorful storage for the elements.(Product Roundup: PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM SUPPLIERS)
Apr 01, 2006
Ramping up for fun.(Product Roundup: PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM SUPPLIERS)
Apr 01, 2006
Put your the best foot forward.(Product Roundup: PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM SUPPLIERS)
Apr 01, 2006
Playing the field.(Product Roundup: PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM SUPPLIERS)
Apr 01, 2006
Aquatic kingdom.(Product Roundup: PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM SUPPLIERS)
Apr 01, 2006
Stop illness at the source.(Product Roundup: PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM SUPPLIERS)
Apr 01, 2006
Cool can covering.(Product Roundup: PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM SUPPLIERS)
Apr 01, 2006
Hot commodity.(Product Roundup: PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM SUPPLIERS)
Apr 01, 2006
Easy on and off shades.(Product Roundup: PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM SUPPLIERS)
Apr 01, 2006
A better beachcleaner.(Product Roundup: PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM SUPPLIERS)
Apr 01, 2006
Hit the ground running.(Product Roundup: PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM SUPPLIERS)
Apr 01, 2006
Display it proudly.(Product Roundup: PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM SUPPLIERS)
Apr 01, 2006
Picture this: Donald Duck and friends.(TAKE A CLOSER LOOK)
Apr 01, 2006