Category Archives: Sports Fields

A “Love-Able” Home

Posted on October 19, 2010

For a moderately sized community with a limited municipal budget, finding funds for development, facility renovations and program expansion is a struggle–something that Salisbury Parks and Recreation knows well. In recent years, citizen involvement and advocacy have played a crucial … Continue reading →

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Sensory Play

Posted on June 5, 2010

Jeff Burley, adaptive recreation manager for Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation, is charged with bringing sports and recreation opportunities to individuals with disabilities. So, in the fall of 2008, when he learned about a West Jordan Rotary Club project … Continue reading →

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A Never-Ending Battle

Posted on July 24, 2009

In the last few years, the term, “home-field advantage,” has taken on a whole new meaning. With modern technologies, the athletic-sport field has advanced in durability, comfort, aesthetics and safety, particularly in high-school sports. Where athletic fields were once reserved … Continue reading →

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A Community Affair

Posted on January 29, 2008

Located just east of Des Moines, Iowa, Pleasant Hill is a growing suburban community of nearly 7,000 residents. Over the past ten years, the community has experienced a growth rate of nearly 40 percent. This rise in population, coupled with … Continue reading →

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