Hit the (Outdoor) Gym
A new era of fitness trails and outdoor gyms helps communities stay healthy.
Managing Sacred Ground
Respect, flexibility and attention to detail are key aspects in public cemetery management.
Having a Ball
Pickleball and other new sports attract active adults.
Riding the Waves of Fun
A surf camp designed for kids with autism is a big hit in South Florida.
Baseball Rule Limits Liability
What responsibility does a baseball stadium owner have to protect fans from fly balls?
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Features

Hit the (Outdoor) Gym

May 2013 issue, By Carrie Madren

A new era of fitness trails and outdoor gyms helps communities stay healthy.

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Managing Sacred Ground

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

New Map, New Destinations

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

When to Succumb to Peer Pressure

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

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

Strike Back Against Lightning

May 2013 issue

NATA issues safety policy guidelines

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Front Page » Public Fitness Controversy

When Fitness Gets Competitive

May 2013 issue, By Lauren Hoffmann

Arizona town’s public fitness center challenged

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Front Page » Senior Sports

Having a Ball

May 2013 issue, By Elizabeth Beard

Pickleball and other new sports attract active adults.

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Advocacy

Parks and Natural Disaster Preparedness

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

Majority “Baseball Rule” Limits Spectator Liability

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

Trail Improvements in the Mid-Ohio Valley

May 2013 issue, By Amy Kapp

New signage and maps improve trail/park accessibility

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Conservation

Really? We Want Kids to Use Technology Now?

May 2013 issue, By Richard J. Dolesh

Tech can help bring kids to nature and the outdoors.

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Future Leaders

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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

Test Your Park & Recreation Knowledge

May 2013 issue

Are you ready for your CPRP exam?

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NRPA Update » Member Engagement

Now Recruiting Network Leaders

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

NRPA’s Online Community Forums Discuss Ways to Engage Seniors

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

Dirk Richwine Network Leader

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

Are You Ready to Share Your #ParkRecLuv?

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

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

PRORAGIS Data on Summer Camps

May 2013 issue

NRPA's PRORAGIS database shows trends in summer camps nationwide.

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Operations

Most of You Will Love this Article!

May 2013 issue, By Jeff Price

The power of social-norm marketing

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By the Numbers

America’s Conservation Economy

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

Death in the Workplace

May 2013 issue, By Lauren Yost

Balancing compassion with compliance

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Social Equity

Riding the Waves of Fun

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

How We Did It

May 2013 issue, By Pam Davis

The evolution of a skatepark into a world-class place for kids

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