BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation (NDPRD) and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) are thrilled to announce a partnership designed to expand, enhance and support learning opportunities in outdoors for all public, private, and home-schooled students in North Dakota. September 2024. This partnershipRead More →
Press release: You are invited to the next virtual presentation of the Madison Public Library Foundation’s educational series, Wisconsin’s Hidden Gems: State Parks, Forests and Trails, from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 8. Our featured speaker will be Missy Van LanduytChief of Recreation Partnerships for the Wisconsin DepartmentRead More →
ALBANY — Governor Kathy Hochul announced the addition of nearly 1,200 acres to three state parks in the Hudson Valley, expanding New York State’s open space protection and ensuring the conservation of large blocks of contiguous forest land. The new park includes 946 acres at Hudson Highlands State Park PreserveRead More →
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS — The City of Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting online reservations for Easter Vacation Camping at Labonte Park. Labonte Park is a popular place for families to spend the Easter weekend. The Nueces River runs alongside the park, making it ideal for outdoorRead 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Parks and Recreation in Queen Anne County includes parks, public landings, the Blue Heron Golf Course and the Bay Bridge Airport. It works with the public and private sectors to plan, develop, maintain, preserve and enhance the county’s natural resources, open spaces and waterfront properties. These amenities serve to stimulateRead More →
STRATHROY-CARADOC – When will there be a swimming pool? This was the most asked question during the public consultation on the future of parks and recreation in Strathroy-Caradoc. Consultant Steve Langlois of Monteith Brown presented a 172-page master plan to council on January 17. It contains 63 recommendations, 18 keyRead More →
JAMESTOWN, ND (NewsDakota.com) – As winter looks set to last, Jamestown Parks & Recreation is excited about the opportunities they can offer and provide to the area at this time. Director Amy Walters says work has begun to establish the schedule of events during Cabin Fever Days in February. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1065/2022/01/14132619/Walters.mp3Read More →
BEMIDJI — The ice rink warming houses in the town of Bemidji are now open for the season. The Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department is once again offering outdoor skating rinks and heated shelters at Bemidji City Park and Nymore Park. General ice rinks and hockey rinks have been floodedRead More →
The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network is your source for local volunteer information. For a complete list, visit BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org or call 812-349-3433. The inclusion of an organization on this list does not imply the City’s endorsement or endorsement of the organization’s activities or policies. Information and registration information for theRead More →
[ad_1] NRMA Parks and Resorts has partnered with the Royal Life Saving Society – Australia (RLSSA) to make sure everyone has a fun and safe vacation by the water this summer. As a Vacation Park Ambassador, former Olympic swimming gold medalist and water safety advocate Brooke Hanson joined the teamRead More →
[ad_1] IDAHO – The New Year is approaching and with it also brings new opportunities for outdoor recreation in Idaho State Parks. Idaho Parks and Recreation is hosting Day One hikes in three different parks, as well as virtually, to celebrate the New Year on Saturday, January 1. Day oneRead More →
[ad_1] OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Parks in Ocean County have seen many more people hiking the trails and congregating outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic. Many local residents visited Ocean County’s parks for the first time, while other groups came from as far away as Philadelphia and North Jersey in searchRead More →
Cameron Park has miles of hiking and biking trails to enjoy. Mountain bikers Brett Swartz (left) and Matt Monroy ride the Ranch course at Cameron Park. Photo by Jerry Larson. One of the few positive aspects of the pandemic is that it has created an even bigger boom in localRead More →
[ad_1] NORTH HURON – Monteith Brown Planning Consultants presented the final version of the highly anticipated Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan to the North Huron Council on December 6, outlining their findings and recommendations for moving forward. The master plan is a key initiative in North Huron Council’s strategicRead More →
[ad_1] COLOMBIA, SC South Carolina is set to secure three new state parks in a settlement with a utility over unpaid taxes on parts purchased to build two nuclear power plants that were never completed. Dominion Energy hands over land and buildings in Aiken, Lexington and Georgetown counties. These wereRead More →
[ad_1] Norwalk might feel like a small town, but its parks and recreation facilities are big leagues. Nothing is more striking than the state of the art Ernshauser Leisure Center, 100, rue de la République Built in 1989 with an aquatic center added in 1994, the facility offers a varietyRead More →
[ad_1] Each awarded project will update, repair or install necessary facilities with the common goal of fostering equitable access to nature. AUSTIN, Texas – The Austin Parks Foundation announced Friday that it has donated more than $ 76,000 to its fall 2021 community grant recipients to fund projects dedicated toRead More →
[ad_1] Parks and Recreation project managers Angie Sims (left, Most Innovative Marketing Strategy) and Sarah O’Reilly (Best New Environmental Sustainability) coordinated the award-winning projects. (Courtesy of James City County) JAMES TOWN COUNTY – James City County Parks and Recreation won two awards at the annual conference of the Virginia RecreationRead More →
[ad_1] Love them or hate them, Oregon’s outdoor drones are here to stay. But for the first time, Oregon officials plan to develop rules governing where unmanned planes can fly with new rules expected to be in place by next summer. A newly formed rules committee will examine where droneRead More →
[ad_1] JERSEYVILLE – Major upgrades have been announced to Jerseyville’s existing parks and recreation areas as part of its development of the historic downtown district. Additions and upgrades will include trees, planters, benches, garbage cans and lighting. Plans for the Lions Club / Wittman Park complex along North Jefferson StreetRead More →
[ad_1] SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation has formed a committee to begin the process of changing Oregon’s business rules guiding the take-off and landing of drones in state parks and along the ocean coast. A Rules Advisory Committee will meet virtually on Wednesday, NovemberRead More →
[ad_1] VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia – Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation (VBPR) continues to be a leader in parks and recreation and received three prestigious awards from the Virginia Recreation and Park Society (VRPS) at the VRPS Awards Banquet which was held in Harrisonburg, Virginia last month. The 2021 awards highlightedRead More →
[ad_1] But it’s not clear whether padding a trust fund is an authorized use of federal COVID stimulus dollars, which states are required to spend by the end of 2026. Clay Summers, executive director of the Michigan Parks & Recreation Association, which represents public park systems statewide, said his organizationRead More →
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[ad_1] COLUMBIA COUNTY, GA (WRDW / WAGT) – If you live in Columbia County, get ready for an overhaul. Plans are underway to update all parks and recreation areas in the county. The months of the project in the making. It’s called “Recreating Columbia County†and could change the landscapeRead More →
[ad_1] Auburn Parks and Recreation hosted their annual Friday Fright Night movie event on October 22. While the event has already taken place at the Donald E. Davis Arboretum, this year the event took place at Kiesel Park. This event was just one of many free movies offered by AuburnRead More →
[ad_1] The double feature film will include “Coco”, “Jeepers Creepers” October 21, 2021 12:46 PM Posted: October 21, 2021 12:46 PM Update: October 21, 2021 12:50 VICTORIA, Texas – Put on your costume and enjoy a spooky and fun event for all ages on Friday, October 22. Parks & RecreationRead More →
[ad_1] A senior official in the Department of Natural Resources who oversaw Minnesota’s vast network of state parks, recreation areas and trails has accepted a new job with a nonprofit known to connect disadvantaged groups to the outdoors. Erika Rivers has been the Director of the Parks and Trails DivisionRead More →
[ad_1] For families with children with disabilities, it can be difficult to find outdoor activities that meet their needs. Fortunately, the Sarasota County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources has installed a number of fun and accessible features at local parks, making the outdoors easy for every child. OnRead More →
[ad_1] 2019 Museum Animal Discovery campers take a break to enjoy the scenery and a snack at Riverside Park. Mount Airy Regional History Museum Nothing says summer like a visit to a local park. The open space, recreation areas and abundant nature serve to revitalize the spirit and give joyRead More →
[ad_1] Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler announced Thursday the closure of all outdoor spaces in the city like parks, including wooded areas. The closure remains in effect until September 24, unless otherwise modified. Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District closed all outdoor spaces until Monday, September 14. This includes parks, trailsRead More →