Great Facilities, Great Communities Before moving to the St. Louis metro area, I lived in Urbandale, a suburb of Des Moines, Iowa. During a 2023 city election there, 83% of voters rejected a bond referendum to fund the U-Plex, a new rec center.
Uncovering History When visitors buy a ticket to the Balboa Park Carousel in San Diego, their likely objective is a few minutes of traditional, family-friendly fun. But they’re actually experiencing part of the city’s history. This article is for Members only
Big Leagues, Small Details Throughout 2023, one of the biggest stories in major league baseball has involved new rules with the addition of a pitch timer, bigger bases, and limitations around defensive shifts. The changes are designed to shorten the average length of games and encourage more viewers to tune in.
Beyond Bingo What seniors seem to crave are one-of-a-kind experiences that are affordable and accessible.
Above And Beyond In recent years, locker-room designs have evolved to enable better accessibility. But that wasn’t always the case. This article is for Paid-members only
Disrupting The Feed In March 2024, consulting firm Next Practice Partners announced that Cincinnati Parks (Ohio) had the third-best social media engagement in the U.S. parks and recreation sector. This may come as no surprise to @cincyparks’ followers. This article is for Paid-members only
Respect Over Recklessness ATV riding continues to be a popular American pastime—one that is often of tremendous value for many states.
Equitable Access To Greenspace No matter the locale, residents can benefit from spending time in greenspaces. This article is for Paid-members only
