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A Jurassic Discovery
Laurel, Maryland, is a diverse bedroom community located between Washington D.C. and Baltimore. It is in a transitional zone between the coastal plain to the east and the piedmont to the west. Laurel sits upon a unique geological formation called … Continue reading
The Art Of Exercise
While most parks are designed to meet the needs of young children, the developers of Chattanooga’s Main Terrain collaborated with fitness enthusiasts to create a space that would inspire adults to engage in fun physical activity. The first-of-its-kind, urban-art fitness … Continue reading
Call Attention To Drowning Prevention
In the winter of 2010, there were five drowning incidents in the city of Chandler, Ariz. These tragedies prompted the city’s fire department and aquatic division to develop a drowning-prevention coalition. The partnership’s mission was simple—to increase awareness of these … Continue reading
“Disc-overing” Disc Golf
Having trouble deciding what to do with that underutilized piece of park land that doesn’t fit into any specific programming niche and no money to alter the site? Why not consider a disc-golf course? In the spring of 2012, the … Continue reading
Creating A Skatepark
As skateboarding gains speed and becomes more accepted throughout the United States, the number of skateparks has increased rapidly. Now that municipalities see that the sport is here to stay, many are stepping up to create a safe and legal … Continue reading