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Join NAYS in a Free Webinar
Every community should have at least one certified and educated professional who understands the core/foundations of positive youth sports so that regardless of locale, youth sports are guided by a similar, positive philosophy. This interactive webinar … Continue reading
Increase Playground Fire Safety
SYNLawn, SYNBermuda 200, and SYNRye 250 have received Class One fire ratings (ASTM E 648), offering increased safety when artificial grass is installed on playgrounds or other fire-sensitive applications. SYNBermuda 200 and SYNRye 250 are now the only infill-free artificial … Continue reading
Turf-Damaging Insect Workshops
Accurate identification of turf-damaging pests is the first step toward effective, integrated management. Knowing the target pest is key to understanding the biology and life cycle, determining threshold levels for damage, and making informed and responsible control decisions. UMass Turf … Continue reading
Playground Safety Course And Exam
Join the Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association for the 2013 Certified Playground Safety Institute Playground Safety Inspector Course & Exam May 7-9 in Woodbury, CT. Topics for the course include identifying hazards on playgrounds, developing risk management tools, the importance … Continue reading
Round Rock PRD Wins Awards
The City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department received two awards from the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS): the Gold Medal Award and the Park Development Innovations Award. The department was honored at the 2013 TRAPS Institute & … Continue reading