Oakland is considering making outdoor parklets and sidewalk cafes permanent — a pandemic-era feature that has helped spur economic activity. City Council will vote Tuesday on whether to extend a program that allowed many restaurants and businesses to use outdoor spaces without having to go through a thorough application andRead More →
Every few years, the West Virginia legislature attempts to privatize state parks, officials say. This year, that attempt can be veiled in Senate Bill 485 – a complex bill that extends private leases from 25 to 50 years, removes all legislative scrutiny, as well as any restrictions on types ofRead More →
Breadcrumb Links News Local News Outdoor Recreation Council of BC has been advocating since its inception in 1976 for the consolidation of government responsibilities for parks, trails and recreational sites. Goldstream Provincial Park. Vancouver Sun Content of the article Outdoor enthusiasts have welcomed a provincial shakeup, announced in Tuesday’s budget,Read More →
For Francophiles, the idea of choosing a favorite region is almost like choosing a favorite child. Can’t be done. That said, if I were forced to, I would set my sights on The Loire Valleya popular but not intrusive destination that marked me when I was a student in ParisRead More →
All schools in Mumbai will resume normal operations, returning to pre-Covid schedules and 100% offline learning at full capacity, from March 2. While online classes will come to a complete halt, recess, extracurricular activities and even school buses will be permitted, according to a notification issued by the Brihanmumbai MunicipalRead More →
It’s time to take on the great outdoors. Luckily for you, we know London like the back of our hand and we actually think some of the best things to do in the city actually happen outside. We promise. Here’s our take on some of the best outdoor activities toRead More →
The Parks Trust have launched their annual litter poster competition to find a design that can be displayed in their parks and local council notice boards to encourage people to stop littering. The Parks Trust is an independent charity looking after over 6,000 acres of parks and green space inRead More →
Clemson University Equips Quarterbacks With Custom Big Game Footballs By Dominique Massimino February 24, 2022 The Clemson University football team works with Big Game Football, a Dallas-based handcrafted soccer ball manufacturer, to provide game balls that specifically match team quarterback preferences. The company offers various configurations of the shape andRead More →
After nearly 30 years leading wilderness tours and environmental programs — the last 10 as a naturalist for the St. County Parks and Recreation Department, where he ended his tenure on Wednesday — AyoLane Halusky is ready to go it alone. This decision seems consistent with the type of ruggedRead More →
Modern amenities and interior comforts have made life easier in many ways, but they have also helped shape a generation of people who spend much of their time indoors. A 2018 report by international research firm YouGov found that around 90% of study respondents from North America and Europe spendRead More →
Kerry Washington channels some black women who changed the course of history as part of her new series. (Photo: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Baby2Baby) Kerry Washington celebrated Black History Month in the best way. Throughout the month of February, the Scandal The star put her wig, makeup and props teamsRead More →
School is out for the week! If you’re wondering what to do with all that free time, the Syracuse area libraries, museums and nature centers have you covered. There’s plenty to do with the family or just for the kids, like ballet performances at the Everson Museum of Art, arthropodRead More →
Try becoming a beach or outdoor pool lifeguard in New York City in summer 2022 Being a lifeguard is rewarding and challenging work that requires split-second decision-making and develops valuable skills that can last a lifetime. NYC Parks is looking for New Yorkers who have the physical and mental disciplineRead More →
Activities include snowshoeing, sledding, and access to the skate trail, weather permitting PRESS RELEASESIMCOE COUNTY**************************Family Day will prove to be a day for all ages at the Simcoe County Museum on February 21. With many events presented by TELUS, a range of activities will be offered to all members ofRead More →
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department reports that the Red River Trail section of the Clarksville Greenway will be closed intermittently on Friday, February 18 for a drainage pipe replacement under the trail. This section of the trail is mostly near Kraft Street and connects the RedRead More →
There are 254 state parks in Oregon and many are not far from Portland by: Amanda Arden Job : February 16, 2022 / 3:20 p.m. PST / Update: February 16, 2022 / 4:10 p.m. PST Guy W. Talbot State Park – photo courtesy of Oregon Department of Parks and RecreationRead More →
Activities include snowshoeing, sledding, and access to the skate trail, weather permitting PRESS RELEASESIMCOE COUNTY**************************Family Day will prove to be a day for all ages at the Simcoe County Museum on February 21. With many events presented by TELUS, a range of activities will be offered to all members ofRead More →
| Photo added MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Outdoor activities such as paragliding, kayaking, scuba diving, mountaineering, trekking, horseback riding and refreshingly experiencing the rich sea and land destinations here are among the main attractions that Central Visayas has to offer during the International Travel Festival 2022 (ITF 2022) scheduled forRead More →
Posted on February 15, 2022 at 11:10 a.m. by West Side Rag Photograph by Vladsinger via Wikimedia. By Carol Tannenhauser NYC Parks announced on Tuesday, February 15, the launch of its online tennis license purchasing system for the season. A press release provided all the information you will need toRead More →
When you go on vacation with the whole family, you want more than just fly and flop. Energetic toddlers want adventure and all ages want the chance to spend quality time together. Maybe your idea of fun is hurtling down water slides at breathtaking speeds or floating down a lazyRead More →
Children at longtime Longview day camps and young people who have outgrown most child care options will have more choices for outdoor play time this summer thanks to a $100,000 state grant . Longview Parks and Recreation received two $50,000 awards from a state program aimed at creating more outdoorRead More →
Lonely Planet has partnered with the San Juan-based travel community platea to provide comprehensive guides, curated lists and insider tips for your next trip to Puerto Rico. Stretching over a picturesque coastline and bathed in tropical sunshine all year round, San Juan has all the attributes of a city whereRead More →
North Sioux City Parks and Recreation began raising money for a wading pool after the North Sioux City Council approved the concept drawing at its Jan. 6, 2020, meeting. (The idea was first pitched to the board in 2019). Due to COVID-19, fundraising efforts have been suspended. Now, Parks andRead More →
Strawberry Hill Park is ripe for improvement. The Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation Board decided last week to take a serious look at what this facility should look like in the future. The board hopes a concept plan can be developed before its retreat on March 10 and 24Read More →
Christopher Jensen is Merced’s new director of parks and recreation. Impressive future opportunities, steady growth, and building partnerships with individuals and organizations encourage Merced’s new Director of Parks and Recreation, Christopher Jensen. Jensen began his new duties on January 18; he oversees three full-time employees and two more to beRead More →
Given community interest, the council is considering making Vandaleur Park and Maxwell Park available for rental The Gray Highlands is considering a pilot project that will make some of its public parks available for hire for private functions. If approved, Vandaleur Park and Maxwell Park – excluding the baseball diamondRead More →
The wide open spaces attract people of all ages. The fresh air is hard to resist and the benefits of spending time outdoors are so many that it behooves everyone, including the elderly, to answer the call of nature. According to researchers from the United States Department of Agriculture ForestRead More →
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a two-part series on Appalachian state and national parks. The first episode was about parks in northeast Tennessee. Almost anywhere in Southwest Virginia you will find a state or national park. In the pristine landscape of the Appalachian Highlands, the diversity of sceneryRead More →
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STERLING, Alaska (KTUU) – Alaska State Parks is accepting applications for vacancies on three Kenai Peninsula State Park Advisory Boards. The Kenai River Special Management Area, Kachemak Bay State Park, and Seward State Parks Advisory Boards all need volunteer members. Those chosen must commit to a three-year term, starting nextRead More →
BOSTON – JANUARY 01: Philadelphia Flyers Mike Richards #18 battles Boston Bruins Patrice Bergeron #37 early in the game during the 2010 Bridgestone Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 1, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) OnRead More →
National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman held a press conference Friday ahead of the 2022 All-Stars Skills Competition. Bettman touched on a number of topics during the conversation with reporters, including venues for outdoor games and the weekend of the stars for the 2022-23 season. Boston’s Fenway Park will hostRead More →
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to allow outdoor sporting activities in the country’s capital amid the corona pandemic. The high court said let the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) do its job. Justice V Kameshwar said that when the DDMA was due to hold its meetingRead More →
New York City fun needs no introduction and even in the coldest months of the year there is plenty to do and see in the Big Apple. From ice skating to winter sightseeing cruises, here are eight things not to miss this season. COVID restrictions vary by location; be sureRead More →
BRIGHTON, Mich. (WXYZ) — To folks back home, it may sound like a snowpocalypse, but at Mount Brighton, adults and kids alike are calling it the perfect storm. “I think it’s a great opportunity to get out. So the road wasn’t bad this morning, I’m sure it will get worseRead More →
By Melissa Moore-Randall If you’re looking for a fun activity to keep your kids busy during these tough Covid times, look no further than the City of Revere Parks and Recreation Department. Revere Parks and Recreation provides Revere residents (children and adults) with year-round recreation programs, activities, and special events.Read More →
Many parks and recreation centers are going back to their roots by coming up with creative ideas to bring the community together again. Fun Flicks Outdoor Media has been at the center of this by offering significant discounts to parks and recreation centers when they choose them for their outdoorRead More →