Jefferey Spivey

Above And Beyond

In recent years, locker-room designs have evolved to enable better accessibility. But that wasn’t always the case.

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Rec Facilities 6 min read

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.

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Parks 10 min read

Focusing On Fun

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Editor's Notes 2 min read

Respect Over Recklessness

ATV riding continues to be a popular American pastime—one that is often of tremendous value for many states.

Parks 7 min read

Equitable Access To Greenspace

No matter the locale, residents can benefit from spending time in greenspaces.

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Parks 13 min read

Beyond Beauty

Earlier in my writing career, I worked as a fashion blogger, first for a friend’s website, then my own. I lived in New York City then, so I was able to rub elbows with select PR folks and get on the lists for various runway shows. In that realm, design was all about aesthetics.

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Editor's Notes 2 min read

Playgrounds And Parks Become Ground Zero For STEM Education

Outdoor, play-based learning supports school curriculums and unlocks new worlds for children By Jefferey Spivey Photos: Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation There’s a lot

Programming 11 min read