Parks and Recreation

opportunities for fun could last a kid for weeks. As I walked along the paths, I began to take note of the rides around me. “Oh, look at that one!” I exclaimed as I passed a space-ship looking coaster. I continued to make my way to each section of the park. “That looks fun too!” I mentioned, gesturing towards an attraction that resembled a pirate-themed water ride. So many possibilities. So much freedom. I could go on this, or that, or that, or even that. My mind…

Trampolines are a ton of fun for children and great entertainment for adults. The trampoline is a great form of exercise for children. It's guaranteed to give them a great workout, and get them to take some time off from their cell phone, computer and other electronic devices. Put a trampoline in your backyard; you are guaranteed to be the most popular family on the block. Trampolines are great fun, but if not used properly they can be dangerous for children and adults. Children using a…

Must do activities for your Costa Rican vacations in San Jose include museums, restaurants, shopping, and nature. The Tico capital has it all and instead of zipping through on your way to beaches on the coast and or volcanoes in the mountains, consider spending some time to soak in the spirit of this very cultural city. San Jose is also a great base for daytrips to nearby attractions or to break up long trips if your Costa Rica vacation includes multiple destinations on the Pacific and Caribbean…

Parks are our saving grace for spending time with our families as it draws us out from the technological atmosphere to a more humane atmosphere that creates meaningful memories of the time spent at the park with our families. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is the perfect place to find new memories for families. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park was founded by the McCormicks in 1975 under the premise that it would be used for as a place for all to enjoy (History | McCormick-Stillman Railroad…

have not aged a bit but have, in fact, grown to become a symbol for the town’s beautiful Sinclair Lewis Park. The two are part of a fountain piece in one section of the park which also includes a playground, picnic area, fishing pier and campground. While towns near Sauk Centre have some sort of green space, few match the beauty, the versatility, and usability of the five city parks. The parks have something to offer people of all ages and even accommodate large family and group gatherings. I…

Imagine you are walking in a park, and you begin to notice all of these smells. They range from the surrounding restaurants, to the rushing river, and the pine trees that fill the park. A park that is described in this way is Riverfront Park, and Riverfront Park is filled with smells to entice the people that visit. When I hear people talking about Riverfront Park, my mind floods with all of the great smells of food in the park. Riverfront Park is not like your ordinary park, its full blown…

Padan Park Padan Park, in Vacaville, California, is a park that offers a little something to a variety of age groups. Children under the age of two along with older children will find an area to perform activities. In fact, it is through these activities, the child is learning different skills and these skills would be accompanied with structural changes in the brain (Leversen, Haga, & Sigmundsson, 2012). The activities range from developmentally challenged children under the age of two and…

The Eureka 2 Project, was a community and volunteer constructed playground supported by Denton Parks and Rec. Their goal was to build a new park on the original site in South Lake, it is to be approximately 2.500 square feet and all brand new to meet Consumer Product Safety Commission and the American Society for Testing and Materials. The population it will serve is the whole community, it will even be accessible to children with special needs. The construction will also be different than the…

foundations of Tout le Temps. Some of these sculptures are more ancient and some are more futuristic and newer. These sculptures give a sense of appeal to people walking and taking strolls through the parks and squares. Many of the parks have employed nature as a way to give a new design. For example, some of the parks have interesting shapes that are formed by grass and flowers. Additionally, all over, there are bushes that have been maintained and cut into different, unusual shapes. All of the…

I strolled through Grant Park on a sunny Saturday evening looking for a bench that I could sit on while I enjoyed some time in the park. I wanted to sit down and unwind for about an hour as I watched the type of people that came into the park and what they did. Looking around, I saw that there were 3 somewhat rusty benches at the front of the park all engraved with “Grant Park” on the backing of the bench. Across from the row of benches, there was a playground that was surrounded by a square,…