I run up slides and jump out of swings. š¼Certified Parks and Recreation Professional. š³Parks and šPlay are essential components of Human Development.
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Am I wrong in my opinion that you shouldn't bring a giant stereo to a park pavilion for your family get together and proceed to belt out "horrible" karaoke so loud the entire 20-acre park can hear it when I'm just trying to take a peaceful walk with my dog?!?
Parks Carried the Pandemic Year on Their Backs. Hereās How to Thank Them -vice.com/en/article/qj8p7v/hā¦ via @vice
Team Sports Are on the Decline. And That's OK. via @outsidemagazine -outsideonline.com/2420375/yoā¦
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Substance use and mental health conditions can affect anyone. @NRPA_news has developed several resources to support park and recreation professionals as they address substance use and mental health disorders in their own communities.
bit.ly/346pOSZ #SEHealth #HealthyOST
City Parks: A Lifesaver During COVID Winter blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2020/1ā¦
It was an amazing experience and an honor to be a part of this project and to bring this opportunity to my community. Thank you @ScottsLawn
Four communities. Four fields. A lifetime impact.
This year four communities received new playing fields and equipment thanks to @ScottsLawn and MLB.
Excited to add another set of letters after my name! #alwaysbelearning #professionaldevelopment #parksandrecreation #parksandrec
You know what I really miss? Unveilings and ribbon cutting ceremonies. Parks and Rec Pros work so hard on these large scale projects and it's sad that we can't have a large community gathering right now to celebrate all that work.
Outdoor Recreation for the win! "Camping rises in popularity amid COVID-19 travel concerns" -
usatoday.com/story/travel/deā¦
How come when I'm not on the board she sits all pretty, but the second I try and stand up on it her goal is to knock me off? Let's just say paddleboard training didn't go so well again. Anybody have any tips onā¦ instagram.com/p/CEUVo5VF2Z-/ā¦
"Thereās a lot we donāt know about what it will be like this fall as we all learn to live with COVID-19. But thereās one thing we can say for sure: active, outdoor play is exactly what our kids need right now." - go.shr.lc/3aGiOOJ via @activeforlife #playmatters
I read Play to Live by @BVDplay_rec over the weekend while camping. A great read and perspective on the importance of play, I highly recommend.
Always a great day at #SummerCamp when the Fire Department stops by to cool things down.
Recess Should NOT Be Cut: Considerations for COVID-19 - journals.lww.com/acsm-tj/Fulā¦
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Did you know?
The CDC found that increased access to places for physical activity led to a 25.6% increase in people exercising 3+ times a week. Basically, living near parks or recreation facilities is good for your health! Discover what we offer near you!
#WeAreParksAndRec
As a park and recreation professional, I provide essential services to my community. July is Park and Recreation Month and Iām celebrating the work of park & rec pros across the country. We are selfless. We are passionate. We are essential. š² š„¾ š³ #WeAreParksAndRec @NRPA_news
š„"...during economic downturns, park and rec services are dramatically and disproportionally cut" linkedin.com/pulse/who-you-gā¦