Archive for the 'Recreation' Category



Downsview’s rep as recreation hub good for business (Metro Halifax)

Tuesday 16 March 2010 @ 12:29 am

Sport is big business in North Toronto’s Downsview neighbourhood, bringing in clients that help other small businesses prosper as well. The sports and recreation halls that have sprung up in Downsview Park since the old army base was closed in 1996 tend to draw a steady stream of sports-minded clients from across the GTA and beyond. At The Rail Skate Park (75 Carl Hall Rd., Unit 11), located in …




Park ranger recounts his experiences in book - Knoxville News Sentinel

Tuesday 16 March 2010 @ 12:05 am
Park ranger recounts his experiences in book
Knoxville News Sentinel
As a ranger for the National Park Service, Rick Brown grew accustomed to visitors telling him what a great job he had, as if all he had to do all day was
Excerpts from "Ranger Up" by Rick BrownKnoxville News Sentinel

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Mother arrested in death of one-month-old found buried in park - Baltimore Sun (blog)

Monday 15 March 2010 @ 9:40 pm
Mother arrested in death of one-month-old found buried in park
Baltimore Sun (blog)
The father told police that his son, Rajahnthon Haynie, had been buried in the park by his mother sometime last month, according to Anthony Guglielmi,




Parks report damage and erosion after weekend nor’easter - Newsday (subscription) (press release)

Monday 15 March 2010 @ 9:00 pm
Parks report damage and erosion after weekend nor'easter
Newsday (subscription) (press release)
Meanwhile, state park officials said that the weekend storm washed away more than 100 feet of beach depth at Robert Moses State… newsday.com is now

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Dog parks fetch attention around S.A. - San Antonio Express

Monday 15 March 2010 @ 8:30 pm
Dog parks fetch attention around S.A.
San Antonio Express
With the dog playgrounds at San Antonio's McAllister and Pearsall parks becoming more popular, pet owners in other areas, including Alamo Heights,

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Oregon state offices will close on Friday, but parks will still be open, state … - OregonLive.com

Monday 15 March 2010 @ 8:19 pm
Oregon state offices will close on Friday, but parks will still be open, state
OregonLive.com
What's open: State parks are open, though the department's headquarters will be closed; Oregon state police will be on patrol and prisons remain staffed;




‘Visionary’ Was Forgotten, but Not by One Devotee - New York Times

Monday 15 March 2010 @ 8:08 pm
'Visionary' Was Forgotten, but Not by One Devotee
New York Times
Several years ago, after a fair amount of noodging from Mr. Miscione, the Department of Parks and Recreation agreed that Green had been neglected too long.

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Allan Massie: Dearth of tries need not mean match lacked entertainment - Scotsman

Monday 15 March 2010 @ 8:05 pm

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Area Parks Are All Wet - We Love DC

Monday 15 March 2010 @ 7:11 pm
Area Parks Are All Wet
We Love DC
By Donna C., 6:53 pm March 15th, 2010 As the flood flows on, more pictures flood in — this time, with news of the parks. Great Falls and its ever-popular

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Levy for Warren County parks may go on ballot - Middletown Journal

Monday 15 March 2010 @ 6:44 pm
Levy for Warren County parks may go on ballot
Middletown Journal
LEBANON — The Warren County Park District is exploring its options to provide additional revenues

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