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Treading Lightly On Sacred Ground
Visitors to the Manassas National Battlefield Park (MNBP), site of the first battle of what became the Civil War, now have a clearer view of the battlefield–and a better understanding of that momentous event in our nation’s history. That’s because … Continue reading
An Urban Legend
Urban and North Dakota. These words are rarely used in the same sentence, but architectural and engineering design firm ICON Architectural Group is changing this perception. Hailed “A City Within a City,” Urban Plains paints a new vision for the … Continue reading
Hanging In The Balance
The appeal of interactive water playgrounds is ever-increasing. With the downturn in both the economy and discretionary spending, more families are looking for alternative, less-expensive ways to share family fun. However, facility operators and managers must take a conscientious look … Continue reading
Spray Park Features
Spray parks — also known as wet playgrounds — are gaining in popularity. They offer safe fun for everyone, including people afraid of the water and those with disabilities, as well as younger children who want the security of being … Continue reading
Different Strokes…
Last night, after tucking the kids into bed, my wife and I sat down in the family room to see what stations our antenna over the garage was pulling in that night – and, yes, you read that right, there’s … Continue reading
Posted in April 2009, Columns, Issues, Parks and Rec Business, Publisher's Note
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