Things To Consider While Choosing a Playground Surface
Author: Austin Stanfel
Did you know that selecting a playground safety-surfacing will help prevent your kids from getting injuries and body pains? Kids truly do play hard, which only means that they are susceptible to bruising their knee or skinning
Playground Accessibility: What Does The Research Say?
Author: Austin Stanfel
Is there really a perfect playground surface? Based on the studies, there is no perfect playground surface; however, you would be able to find the playground surface that best fits your requirements and complies with the state’s
Pioneers in Public Recreation and Their Impact on Today’s Playgrounds
Author: Austin Stanfel
George Butler started the movement towards shaping men and women to the significance of public recreation. The movement that he established was an accomplishment of all his endeavors. Butler has successfully become one of the contemporary recreation
Taking It To The Stratosphere…
Author: Austin Stanfel
For those who are not aware, the NRPA Annual Conference 2015 will be held this year in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 15-17, 2015. To refresh your memory, NRPA is an annual gathering of parks
Why You Should Attend The NRPA Annual Conference
Author: Austin Stanfel
The NRPA is an annual conference that brings together around 7000 parks and recreation professionals from all around the United States. NRPA offers parks and rec professionals a chance to grow and expand their business
NYC Community Parks Initiative
Author: Austin Stanfel
NYC Community Parks Initiative: Does it Serve its Purpose? There is very little that gets done when it comes to parks and recreation. In the past few years, there have been a few developments that have raised the hopes of those looking for better playground opportunities in their neighborhood. One such development is the NYC community parks initiative. This article will explore the objectives of such an initiative and whether it truly serves its purpose. An excerpt on the New York Community Parks Initiative:
The Community Parks Initiative is a multi-faceted project for the community development in New York City's thickly populated and developing neighborhoods where