Category Archives: Parks + Playgrounds

Explore Revenue Opportunities

Posted on October 9, 2012
This youngster is jumping his way to Olympic victory! Photo courtesy of Winchester Parks and Recreation

To raise funds and promote the Winchester Parks & Recreation Department in Virginia, the 4th annual International Children’s Festival was held earlier this summer. Children jumped, dashed, crawled, weaved, balanced, slipped and slid around the world as they tackled 10 … Continue reading →

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A Dog-Gone Good Time

Posted on October 8, 2012
Costumes are part of the Woofstock fun! Photo courtesy of Gina Sowell and the City of Chandler Recreation Division

In the fall of 2008, a new canine-friendly family tradition was begun in the city of Chandler (Ariz.) with the inaugural Woofstock, also known as “The Great Chandler Dog Walk,” at Tumbleweed Park. Since then, community enthusiasm and support for … Continue reading →

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Back On Solid Ground

Posted on September 10, 2012
The restored walkways have wonderful views overlooking the adjacent creek and meadow. Landscape improvements will complement this piece of history with the surrounding woodland hillside. Photo Courtesy of Hasen Construction

Reverchon Park is a historic, open-space landmark in Dallas, Texas, that marks the entry of Turtle Creek into Trinity River floodplain. The restoration and development plan peels back the layers of incremental additions to reveal the essence of this dynamic … Continue reading →

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Blue Bins Signal “Greener” Future

Posted on September 6, 2012
San Antonio parks staff designed the blue bins for the department's recycling program. Photo Courtesy of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department

The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department is learning that park recycling is not a case of “build it and they will come.” Simply placing recycling bins in parks isn’t enough. The success of the program rests on an education … Continue reading →

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A Focus For The Future

Posted on August 9, 2012

Downtown plaza spurs revitalization and a community-gathering place   By Cory Styron  The crowd counted down “5-4-3-2-1,” and the fountain erupted with a colorful light display to celebrate the grand opening of the Sharon Prete Plaza in Round Rock,Texas. The plaza … Continue reading →

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