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USA TODAY Share     With childhood obesity rates skyrocketing, it is not surprising that first lady Michelle Obama is launching a major initiative to combat this epidemic. Parents can add more exercise into their children's lives by turning to an unlikely source: the Nintendo Wii. More
Playgrounds, parks under attack, city vigilance needed The Gilroy Dispatch Share
Parks are for people, playgrounds are for kids. It's important to make that little distinction, because while kids can easily use parks, playgrounds aren't the place for adults unless they're accompanying children. Erika Mailman first noticed this at Miller Park in Oakland, Calif., where adults were sitting without kids at the picnic tables inside the fenced playground area. She never minded anyone in the larger park itself, but says “it seemed odd to see people within the clearly-defined boundaries of the playground.” These adults didn't look like safe companions to share the turf with. More Connecticut parks bring in the deer hunters NPR Share
To some, deer are a beautiful symbol of nature. To others, they're a nuisance and a hazard to public health and the ecosystem. Much of that population growth is in suburbs, where hunting isn't a big part of the culture. But as Craig LeMoult reports, some Connecticut suburbs are so fed up they're opening up their parks and woods to hunters. More
Forum reveals citizen support of Idaho state parks Island Park News Share
Harriman State Park is a valuable resource to Fremont County and the state of Idaho and should remain under state Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) management, as should all Idaho state parks. That was the consensus of the area residents who recently packed the Smart Growth Coalition’s (SGC). More Shelton Johnson, park ranger bringing kids to nature The Grio Share
Yosemite Park Ranger Shelton Johnson has worked in National Park service for more than 20 years. He did not grow up in a small town in the mountains. He was born in Detroit to parents of black, Cherokee and Seminole heritage. He recently won the National Freeman Tilden Award, the highest award in the nation for interpretation, largely as recognition of his collaboration with Ken Burns' on a landmark documentary The National Parks: America's Best Idea. More
We can't allow Arizona parks to close The Arizona Republic Share
The State Parks Board recently voted unanimously to close 13 Arizona parks - approximately one-third of them - by June 3. This is unfortunate not only for Arizonans and the worldwide tourists who are drawn to our rugged, natural landscapes, but also because these closures could have been avoided. More Green spaces (lawns) are not so green: University of California study USA TODAY Share
Those verdant green lawns in parks, athletic fields and -- gasp -- your front yard may do more environmental harm than good, says a new study by University of California-Irvine researchers. More
Nine expanded parks to open in Greenville County, S.C. The Greenville News via Athletic Business Share
Residents and visitors to Greenville County, S.C., will find nine newly expanded park facilities open this year, which represent an investment of $48.6 million. They range from seven athletic fields in Berea to a 95-acre passive park at Cedar Falls to Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center, to a section of the Swamp Rabbit Trail, water parks, dog parks and more. More Idaho lawmakers hear reduced parks budget pitch The Spokesman Review Share
Nancy Merrill, Idaho state parks director, has begun her first budget presentation to JFAC. Her department’s budget request has changed significantly from the one first submitted; now, as a result of a deal announced last week by Merrill and Gov. Butch Otter, it calls for cutting $5.171 million in state general funds out of the Department of Parks and Recreation, a reduction of $8 million in overall funding. More
Palm Beach County, Fla., school district aids anti-obesity effort in three communities The Palm Beach Post News Share
Schoolchildren in central Palm Beach County will grow fruits and vegetables to learn how to eat better and hopefully lose weight during the next four years, thanks to a new school district program. More
Donated farmland to become prairie park Sioux Falls Argus Leader Share
Lyle Bucher wanted his family's farming heritage remembered and some of the land they farmed restored to prairie. If the Minnehaha County Commission (South Dakota) accepts a proposed management plan, "the Bucher place" will live on among the county's assets as a home for native grasses and wetlands. More
Nearly half of drivers opt not to pay $5 for state parks The Seattle Times Share
Nearly half of Washington drivers, when renewing their vehicle licenses, are opting not to pay an extra $5 to support state parks. Officials blame the economy. Since the program started in September, 51.5 percent of car owners have volunteered to pay the extra $5, according to Virginia Painter of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. More
New Hampshire parks need a few friends under plan Union Leader Share
A new approach to operating N.H., state parks may include more formalized partnerships with "friends groups" and host communities. Within the 10-year strategic plan to operate the state's 92 park properties is a list of 150 potential partners. More
Don't just park it; City helps residents stay active and fit Sierra Vista Herald Share
Even while the city of Sierra Vista, Ariz., makes cuts to balance its budget in the face of dwindling revenues from the state, the city’s Parks and Leisure Services Department will continue offering many opportunities for residents to be active and stay fit. More |
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