Category Archives: December 2002

Q&A 2002

We polled five parks and recreation pros from around the country and got some interesting responses representing a diversity of subjects and opinions. It’s our hope that you learn something of value and find a nugget of insight, inspiration or … Continue reading

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Products & Literature

To request more information on any of these hot new products, visit our Web site at www.parksandrecbusiness.com and follow the free information link. Or, call the company directly. And, remember, let them know you found them in Parks & Rec … Continue reading

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Defining Vision

I’m from a traveling family. When I was young, we’d drive to the ocean. We’d drive to Disney World. We’d rent an RV and drive to Yellowstone. We’d drive. And on those drives, before the advent of DVD players and … Continue reading

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Master Plan

Two years ago Plainfield, Ind. had a great plan for updating its parks, but no department specifically devoted to parks and recreation. Now it’s in the midst of a fast-track multi-million-dollar renovation and construction. With new state-of-the-art recreational facilities and … Continue reading

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Special Event Planning Tips

They say (whoever “they” are) that real estate is all about location, location, location. When planning special events, it’s a bit more complicated. It’s all about location, timing, planning, follow-up, marketing and all the little details that can bite you … Continue reading

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