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Category Archives: September 2009
Blazing A Trail
Creating an environmentally friendly off-road vehicle (ORV) or all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trail may sound like an oxymoron, but it’s possible to develop one with minimal impact if a few basic rules are followed. “You have to look at everything, including … Continue reading
Protecting And Retaining Employees
Employees are the greatest assets of parks and recreation departments, and municipalities and other agencies implement benefits and reward systems to attract and retain great people. But there are many demographic changes affecting the available labor pool–the workforce is aging, … Continue reading
Stay Afoot For Safety
Many products are available for every type of flooring challenge. From the entrance of a building throughout the complex, the use of matting can improve your visitors’ and staff experience. It can help keep the buildings clean, protect vulnerable surfaces, … Continue reading
Pulling Double Duty
As budgets get tighter and available funds slow to a trickle, many parks departments are looking for ways to use existing space and facilities for more than one purpose. The city of Barrington, Ill., took a basketball court and doubled … Continue reading
Give Lumens A Checkup
Lights–by their very nature and makeup–deteriorate over time. It is a proven fact that poorly maintained lamps lose at least 10 percent light output per year. Factors such as weather, surrounding temperature and use and maintenance all play a role … Continue reading