Features
Private Businesses in Public Parks
Unapproved private vendors use parks for their classes, but at what cost to the public property?
Additional Articles
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
A demotion may be a tempting solution, but the risks may not be worth it
Empowering Oasis
An Iowa city park offers a new enabling garden fully accessible to all, regardless of physical ability
Professional Development Planner
Upcoming educational opportunities to take your knowledge to the next level
Legislative Forum Advances Park and Recreation Priorities
Legislative Forum was made possible in large part due to support by PlayCore
Mark Your Calendar and Take Advantage
Alert your community to National Visit a Park Day coming on October 4, 2013
Miami Takes the Long-Range View
The Magic City plans for the future in their plans for developing a physically active community
Park User Challenges Outdoor Public Smoking Ban
A Missouri man challenges a public ordinance banning smoking outdoors in city parks. Does he have a case?
Briefly Noted
Stay on top of the latest in parks and recreation with this listing of announcements from around the industry.
Rebuilding Hope in Haiti, One Playground at a Time
Kids Around the World delivers repurposed playgrounds to communities in need, most recently the earthquake-stricken regions of Haiti.
Dedicated Funds for State Parks: Designing the Right Approach
States need to start thinking outside the box and looking at a package of reforms to save their state parks.
Our Priorities for the New Secretary of the Interior
As REI CEO Sally Jewell assumes the role of Secretary of the Interior, NRPA CEO Barbara Tulipane shares her wishes for the new secretary's term of office.