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Parks & Rec Business
| Everything H2O 21st Century Waterfront How the city of Chattanooga re-created and re-connected with its riverfront Water Trails Crossing space and time, the new 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail offers both the casual and expert paddler a unique window into the history and beauty of the northeastern U.S. and Canada. Grounds + Sports Turf Community Gardens Using community gardens to build bridges Trail Lights If you ask the folks in Grand Forks, North Dakota, they’ll tell you – they’ve seen the light! Looking Back After four years of its operation, travel back to the 107,000 square-foot Medina Community Recreation Center that we first profiled in our January 2003 issue, and find out what worked and what didn’t. Parks + Playgrounds Facilities Development Is a challenge course a good investment? Fluttering Flowers The butterfly, one of nature’s most beloved creatures, is also one of the most threatened. Unusual Playgrounds Join us on a cross-country tour of this year’s most unusual playgrounds Wolf Creek Environmental Education Center Cultivating love for the Earth Nature Center Programming Effective naturalist programs inspire curiosity, develop a respect of nature and promote long-term environmental stewardship. 2006-07 Buyers Guide Corporate Listings Looking for a specific company servicing the parks and recreation market? Alphabetical listings here include contact information and product/service descriptions. Category Listings Looking for a specific product or service? Use this portion of the Buyer’s Guide to find all vendors in a particular product/service category. Sports + Fitness + Recreation Interpretive Programs Sometimes, all you need is a little lift Brecksville Community Center Maintaining quality customer service for the greater good Teaching Matters Teaching Pre-Teens Valuable Life Skills Dance Fever Losing weight the fun way never goes out of style Departments Publisher’s Note Professional Grade This N That Submissions from the parks and recreation world (and beyond)… Sports Spotlight – The Future of Youth Sports “Do you run youth sports in your community, or does it run you?” Free Product Information Manager’s Toolbox The Art and Science of Decision-Making Supplier Showcase Guide to industry suppliers 2006 Best of New Products All the latest and greatest 2006 product releases Classifieds Big savings in small type Ad Index Your guide to ads in this issue Quote/Unquote: “Always acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you an opportunity to commit more.” -Mark Twain |
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