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Features
May 2013 issue, By Carrie Madren
A new era of fitness trails and outdoor gyms helps communities stay healthy.
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May 2013 issue, By Amy Kapp
Respect, flexibility and attention to detail are key aspects in public cemetery management.
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Departments & Columns
Perspectives
May 2013 issue, By Barbara Tulipane, CAE
NRPA
President and CEO Barbara Tulipane details the challenges and opportunities
presented with the new 2014-2016 Strategic Plan.
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Editor's Letter
May 2013 issue, By Elizabeth Beard
Managing Editor Elizabeth Beard introduces several articles in this issue of Parks & Recreation and explores how the power of social suggestion can influence fitness, conservation, spending habits and more.
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Front Page » Briefly Noted
May 2013 issue, By Danielle Taylor
Stay on top of the latest in parks and recreation with this listing of announcements from around the industry.
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Front Page » Lightning Safety
May 2013 issue
NATA issues safety policy guidelines
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Front Page » Public Fitness Controversy
May 2013 issue, By Lauren Hoffmann
Arizona town’s public fitness center challenged
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Front Page » Senior Sports
May 2013 issue, By Elizabeth Beard
Pickleball and other new sports attract active adults.
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Advocacy
May 2013 issue, By Joel Pannell
Parks can play a multi-faceted role in keeping communities safe from Earth’s outbursts.
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Law Review
May 2013 issue, By James C. Kozlowski, J.D., Ph.D.
If a spectator did not actively agree to watch a baseball game from an unprotected area of the stands, does he or she have a case when suing for damages?
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Health & Wellness
May 2013 issue, By Amy Kapp
New signage and maps improve trail/park accessibility
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Conservation
May 2013 issue, By Richard J. Dolesh
Tech can help bring kids to nature and the outdoors.
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Future Leaders
May 2013 issue, By Kara Kish, MPA, CPRP, CPSI
Financial help for young professionals struggling with student loans
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NRPA Update » Learning
May 2013 issue
Are you ready for your CPRP exam?
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NRPA Update » Member Engagement
May 2013 issue, By Eric Hamp
NRPA needs network leaders to guide discussions on the Connect networks.
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NRPA Update » Network Buzz
May 2013 issue, By Danielle Taylor
NRPA Connect members discuss the programs most popular with seniors in their communities.
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NRPA Update » NRPA Connect
May 2013 issue, By Dirk Richwine
Dirk Richwine shares his experiences as a Network Leader on NRPA Connect.
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NRPA Update » Park and Recreation Month
May 2013 issue
Get ready for 2013's Park and Recreation Month, and share the love!
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NRPA Update » Professional Development Planner
May 2013 issue, By Caroline Smith
Enhance your knowledge and advance in your profession through training opportunities with NRPA.
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NRPA Update » PRORAGIS
May 2013 issue
NRPA's PRORAGIS database shows trends in summer camps nationwide.
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Operations
May 2013 issue, By Jeff Price
The power of social-norm marketing
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By the Numbers
May 2013 issue, By Danielle Taylor
What’s the financial impact of conservation each year in the United States?
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Managing Management
May 2013 issue, By Lauren Yost
Balancing compassion with compliance
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Social Equity
May 2013 issue, By Jacqueline Gonzalez
A surf camp designed for kids with autism is a big hit in South Florida.
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Member to Member » Skateparks
May 2013 issue, By Pam Davis
The evolution of a skatepark into a world-class place for kids
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