Parks & Recreation
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Articles in August, 2005 issue of Parks & Recreation
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- Calendar of events
- NRPA introduces distance learning programs
- Contrasting court rulings on religion
- California Council on Physical Fitness and Sports announced
- Play structures
- Spraypark equipment
- 10 tips for designing skate plazas
- Climbing system
- Electronic locker system
- NRPA Congress showcases experts in the field
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History in the making: urban park agenda launched at NRPA headquarters
by John Thorner -
Parks and physical activity: although a proven relationship exists between parks and recreation and physical activity, additional measurements are needed
by Karla A. Henderson - Playground surface
- Waterpark features
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Homeless and hopeless in the park: parks are salvation for the weary
by Will La Page - NRPA turns 40: celebrate the 40th anniversary of the association that supports parks and recreation
- Play systems
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After-school programs alter lives of at-risk youth: park and recreation department-sponsored programming is effective in reducing crime and educating children
by Monica Hobbs Vinluan - Playground see-saws
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From the editor
by Rachel Roberts - Anniversary wishes
- Basketball equipment
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The economics of urban park planning: urban park planning through strategic land use can lead to increased value for the community
by Andrew Pack - Playground safety
- Pie-in-the-sky park proposed
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Roll to skatepark design success: building the perfect skatepark is harder than landing a tweaked frontside grabbertrust us, it's one tough trick
by Heidi Lemmon - Court surfacing
- Risking everything: Betty van der Smissen's contributions have influenced outdoor programming, legal liability, research and the accreditation fields
- Aquatic equipment
- Partners in land conservation
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Flight of fancy: kitesurfing is about to land in your waterfront area. Will you be ready to catch the wave?
by Douglas Wuttke - Storage lockers
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Boundaries need not apply: playgrounds are exceeding the Americans with Disabilities Act's guidelines on accessibility
by Rachel Roberts - Weyerhaeuser ChoiceDek®
- Washington: coffee company commits to parks
- Citizens rally round the field: former racetrack finds new tread as an athletic field
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Summit convenes to create urban agenda: park and recreation leaders from America's largest cities met to discuss urban issues
by Rachel Roberts - John Chambers accepts award
- Shade cover
- Building community one playground at a time
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A new perspective on urban spaces: urban sprawl, new urbanism and the role of the park and recreation field
by Don DeGraaf
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