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Setting The Stage
Seashell Complex ready for 2012 season at Hampton Beach State Park By Johanna Lyons Hampton Beach State Park is a 40-acre linear park that occupies 2 miles of the 18-mile New Hampshire seacoast. The area is heavily developed with seasonal … Continue reading
Peeling Back The Paint
Designing park restrooms for safety and maintenance By Christine Schaffran When it comes to park restrooms, two things are certain–they should be clean and safe. Although this may seem obvious, achieving that goal may not be easy. Start at the … Continue reading
Naming Rights For Budget Cuts
By Dianne Hoover Public parks and recreation departments across theU.S.have felt the squeeze of the economic downturn over the past few years. Many agencies have closed facilities and faced massive budget cuts and layoffs–all to the detriment of the citizens … Continue reading
A Green Way To Play
The trees that children used to climb freely in the woods a generation ago have since been replaced by manufactured playgrounds. With this limited interaction to pure nature, how does one convey the importance of environmental responsibility? How does one … Continue reading
Building With Pavers, Stone, And Brick
Many of today’s parks and public spaces are benefiting from paver, stone, and brick designs made possible thanks to the creativity of architects and manufacturers. Across the nation, new ideas are emerging to create the “wow” factor that people expect … Continue reading