Category Archives: July 2009

A Musical Solution

A neighborhood playground is more than steel and plastic, more than just slides and swings. It is a place for kids to explore their abilities, socialize with others, and develop skills they will utilize for the rest of their lives. … Continue reading

Posted in July 2009, Parks + Playgrounds, Parks and Rec Business | Leave a comment

Let Them Know Where To Go

For many business parks and campus-like areas, signage is an after-thought. But for parks and recreational areas that can cover from one to thousands of acres, signage becomes the key element that ties together the various facilities within the complex, … Continue reading

Posted in July 2009, Parks + Playgrounds, Parks and Rec Business | Leave a comment

Seeing Green

The Cincinnati Park Board decided the best way to encourage people to become better stewards of the environment was to adopt a green piece of mind for the park system. And, it didn’t hurt that the mayor, Mark Mallory, announced … Continue reading

Posted in July 2009, Parks + Playgrounds, Parks and Rec Business | Leave a comment

A Never-Ending Battle

In the last few years, the term, “home-field advantage,” has taken on a whole new meaning. With modern technologies, the athletic-sport field has advanced in durability, comfort, aesthetics and safety, particularly in high-school sports. Where athletic fields were once reserved … Continue reading

Posted in Grounds + Sports Turf, Issues, July 2009, Parks and Rec Business | Leave a comment

The Root Of The Issue

How often have you seen a football field or another lawn area look worn, and wondered if you should fertilize it? I’m sure it’s happened to most of us. Then we pull out the tractor and spreaders, find some fertilizer … Continue reading

Posted in Grounds + Sports Turf, Issues, July 2009, Parks and Rec Business | Leave a comment