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- PublicationPeople need parks. Great urban parks are places where communities come together, people interact, and social capital develops. Learn the characteristics of great urban parks and how they are created....
- PublicationRecreation research shows that there are marked inequalities among population groups in terms of their participation in different leisure activities and their use of the local, regional and national park...
- PublicationCommunities that are designed thoughtfully for walking increase the likelihood that residents will exercise more and become healthier. One of the easiest ways for most people to exercise more is...
- PublicationMany urban park departments have adopted alternative land management practices to reduce maintenance costs and provide a more natural setting for park users and inhabitants. Park managers in Austin, College...
- PublicationAsset mapping can help park leaders engage citizens and build community relationships to solve problems and create opportunities using local resources. This publication explains how to recognize, inventory, and capitalize...
- PublicationBy better understanding, the concept of proximity and its effects on park use, city planners can enhance park services, increase park use, improve access to current parks, and locate new...
- PublicationRecent research indicates that U.S. citizens are becoming less involved in civic and voluntary groups. This publication offers ideas on how city leaders and park managers can increase the amount...
- PublicationMany local park directors and community leaders struggle with low attendance and participation at events inviting citizen input. This publication describes three activities to give voice to more citizens interested...
- PublicationResearchers have found that public parks can benefit citizens by providing opportunities for social interaction, fostering an appreciation for diversity, and increasing community involvement and pride. This publication details some...
- PublicationParks and park-like environments can support and encourage recreational and utilitarian activities, helping people increase their physical activity every day. This publication examines what communities need to understand about environmental...