UpFront
Each month, a great deal of work goes into the production of P&R magazine. Deadlines are set. Words are minced for economy’s sake. Ads are placed.
Through all of this, our guiding direction is to provide our readers with a product that is helpful, applicable, and relevant to their primary needs.
That said, a heck of a lot of good material ends up on the cutting-room floor. No matter how hard we try, there’s always something that doesn’t fit. Or that might be more appropriate delivered via a different medium.
Our solution? P&R Now,the new Web log, or blog, of Parks & Recreation. From online exclusives to author interviews to Web-only case studies and other tools, this new online venue will allow us to rescue and repurpose additional content that you would have otherwise missed.
The primary benefit is that you can provide feedback on the content featured on the blog—and in the printed magazine. Let us know what you like, and we’ll keep it up. Of course, we also want to know what you could live without.
And finally, we’ll constantly be looking for guest authors who would like to test out their prose. If you’re interested, send us an e-mail at edit@nrpa.org.
:: In This Month's Issue ::
AQUATIC FOCUS
Different Strokes
The first lesson of swimming is addressing fear. By M. Ellen “Melon” Dash
Kick the Sick
Clear your waters of recreational water illnesses. By Terry Arko
Going Overboard
A floating pool drops anchor in Brooklyn Bridge Park. By Terrence Nowlin
OTHER FEATURES
A Learning Event
Special events are crucial to building children's self-esteem. By Danielle Fabela, CCD, M.S.
Practice Makes Perfect
Make sure your youth coaches are well-versed in running a good practice. By Marty Schupak
Wising Up to Better Health
An innovative program inspires kids to make healthy choices. By Melissa Hanson, MBA
Go Green: Growing Tomorrow's Natural Resource Leaders
A year-round program engages Baltimore students in their own neighborhoods. An NRPA Cybrary Excerpt
COLUMNS
Perspectives: A Reasonably Good Place for All
Advice from a former leader in conservation is true now more than ever. By Linda Kotowski, NRPA President
Advocacy Update: Forging Effective Relationships
Be a resource, not a forgotten face. By Michael Phillips
Law Review: Director Fired After Critical E-Mail
Did a city’s leisure services director overstep his bounds in exercising his right to free speech? By James C. Kozlowski
Research Update: Striving for Results
Agencies' programming is becoming more outcome-focused. By Lawrence R. Allen, Ph.D., and Teresa W. Tucker
IN EVERY ISSUE
UpFront I P&R Contributors I Leave It Better I Playbook I Tip-Off I NRPA in Action I Trailblazers: Gary Evans I Product Roundup I Index to Advertisers I Picture This
Coming Up in Next Month's Issue
> Pump up your park concessions with our financially savvy feature.
> We continue to Go Green by looking at sustainable building practice that save energy and money.
> An investment in the arts can enhance your city. Find out the benefits to bringing in a little culture.
