Recruiting Volunteers for Youth Sports Programs: 4 Tips
By Shreya Tragad | Posted on April 26, 2022
Your youth sports program volunteers keep your programs running. Here are four effective tips to recruit qualified volunteers to help manage your programs.
Revitalizing Communities with a Connection to Water and Nature: The Story of Youngs Creek Park
By Dana Monson | Posted on April 25, 2022
Water play spaces can rejuvenate a communities’ core, be an element to include to reimagine flood-prone areas, and reconnect the community to the benefits, fun and wonder of water play.
Making Water Safety More Inclusive in Prince George’s County, Maryland — May Bonus Episode
By Cort Jones | Posted on April 21, 2022
On the May bonus episode of Open Space Radio, we’re talking about centering equity and inclusion in water safety programs with Tara Eggleston Stewart, CPRE, division chief for aquatics and athletic facilities for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Becoming a Certified Park and Recreation Professional: Getting the Credit I Deserved
By Kelli Beavers, CPRP | Posted on April 19, 2022
Kelli Beavers, CPRP, director of recreation, parks, and tourism for Charles County Government (Maryland), shares why obtaining her Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification has given her the credit she deserves for serving as a park and recreation professional for the last 24 years.
Dogs at the Park: Seven Ideas for a Great Experience
By Casey Dorman | Posted on April 15, 2022
Here are seven of the most important ways you can make the most of your dog park and put it in a position to support dogs, humans and the community at large.
You Can Be a Water Safety Champion In Your Community
By Frank Perez and Stephanie Hee-Johnston | Posted on April 14, 2022
There has never been a better time to sign up to participate in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, taking place on June 23, 2022. Here are some reasons it is a critical and worthwhile event.
