The Texas Energy Crisis: How Parks and Recreation Meet the Moment
By Dan McCarthy | Posted on February 24, 2021
President Joe Biden has declared a federal emergency in Texas as the state starts to recover from the recent disastrous winter weather event and subsequent overwhelming of the state’s energy grid, and park and recreation professionals in the state are answering the call to support their communities and keep them safe.
Why the Fight for Access to Playgrounds is a Racial Justice Issue
By Kevin Paul | Posted on February 24, 2021
Playgrounds have always been a racial justice issue, so let’s treat them like one.
Creating a Space for Women in Parks and Recreation — Episode 085
By Roxanne Sutton and Cort Jones | Posted on February 23, 2021
On this episode of Open Space Radio, we're talking with the three women who created the "Women in Parks and Recreation” Facebook group, which is made up of more than 8,000 women working in the park and recreation profession.
Building ‘An Equal Future’ with TEDxCollegePark — March Bonus Episode
By Cort Jones and Roxanne Sutton | Posted on February 18, 2021
On the March bonus episode of Open Space Radio, we’re joined by Neelay Bhatt, vice president of PROS Consulting, and Roslyn Johnson, director of Baltimore County Recreation and Parks, to talk about TEDxCollegePark’s event, ‘An Equal Future,’ which is taking place virtually on March 19.
GameTime’s 2021 Park and Playground Trends
By Kent Callison | Posted on February 12, 2021
These trends from GameTime indicate the industry's direction in the upcoming year while simultaneously calling attention to innovations from 2020.
How Parks and Recreation Plays a Role in COVID-Impacted Youth Sports
By Jon Solomon | Posted on February 10, 2021
Quality, community-based sports will be more important than ever during the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Park and recreation departments have a greater opportunity to market their role in this area given the likely desire by parents for more local and affordable sports offerings.
