Programming

Blossoming Success

Open Space Arts’ May Flower Show has become a highly anticipated event, drawing visitors from all corners of Prince William County, Va. to experience the vibrant display of floral arrangements, educational workshops, and community involvement.

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Programming 6 min read

Adaptive Skating

Public skateparks have come a long way in the last 25 years; they are no longer single- or even double-use facilities. Chances are your park is being used by skateboarders, BMX riders, scooters, rollerbladers, roller skaters, and even wheelchairs.

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Programming 5 min read

Beyond Bingo

What seniors seem to crave are one-of-a-kind experiences that are affordable and accessible.

Programming 6 min read

Get In The Game

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Programming 4 min read

A Winning Sense-ation

On an overcast, late April day, a young boy runs along Georgia Avenue—a busy thoroughfare in Montgomery County, Md.,—barely avoiding being hit by passing vehicles.

Programming 5 min read

The Inclusive Advantage

Texas-based Burleson Parks and Recreation’s vision is to support a vibrant and healthy community by providing everyone with opportunities to learn, grow, and play. As talks began about coordinating the department’s first special-needs soccer clinic, leaders wanted to remain true to this goal.

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Programming 4 min read

Finding Excellence In Exercise

In 1983, members of a local disability community helped bring a Wheelchair Accessible Heart Trail to John Prince Park, located in Lake Worth, Fla. In 2018—35 years after the original course was constructed—the community made renovations and additions to the now-called Wheel Course.

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Programming 3 min read

Expecting The Unexpected

Summer has arrived in full force, and so have residents’ desires to get outside. Be it lounging in parks, walking through neighborhoods, riding bikes, or going to festivals, there’s plenty to draw locals to the outdoors.

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Programming 5 min read

The “Greatest” Story

Cherokee, Iowa-based R. J. Thomas Mfg. Co. was recently featured on "World's Greatest," a half-hour TV show that focuses on telling “the story behind the story.” The segment premiered on Bloomberg TV in February 2024, but is now available online for on-demand viewing.

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Programming 4 min read