Category Archives: January 2004

Climbing & Adventure Resources

As noted in Two Cities Redux, Longmont, Colo., reports great success with its recreation center climbing wall. While climbing walls are great for indoor recreation centers, outdoor climbing walls also offer expanded recreation opportunities, and can even be used for … Continue reading

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Two Cities Redux

It’s a numbers game. At least that’s the way it panned out over the past year at recreation centers in Longmont, Colo., and Medina, Ohio. This particular numbers game was beneficial and challenging for both centers. The benefit was obvious … Continue reading

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Feeling Minnesota

Minnesota is known for its skates, at least those of the ice variety. Many Minnesota natives ice skate before they walk. Perhaps an outgrowth of this Born to Skate tradition is the relatively recent explosion of skateparks that makes Minnesota … Continue reading

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Building Blocks

An earlier article this year focused on ways to differentiate grant applications amongst the competition and stand out to ensure funding success. As you look to take advantage of federal funding for recreation projects, below are some additional ways that … 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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