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Posts for Parks and Recreation

3 Ways to Make Your Public Plaza More Successful

3 Ways to Make Your Public Plaza More Successful

October 29, 2018  by  Steve Butler
Category:  Parks and Recreation

This blog post highlights three characteristics that will make your public gathering space more successful, including finding the right location, considering access to nearby buildings, and creating public programming to support plaza use.

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Using a Scavenger Hunt and Gamification to Unite a Growing City

Using a Scavenger Hunt and Gamification to Unite a Growing City

October 12, 2018  by  Riley Sweeney
Category:  Guest Author ,  Parks and Recreation ,  Public Participation

Guest author Riley Sweeney, Communications Officer/Recreation Coordinator for the City of Ferndale, writes about engaging city residents through game-playing via a scavenger hunt.

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9 Elements of Successful Small Parks and Plazas

9 Elements of Successful Small Parks and Plazas

October 5, 2016  by  Steve Butler
Category:  Parks and Recreation

We're lucky to have so much access to spectacular open spaces and parks in Washington, but most of us can only get there during weekends or vacations. In the meantime, it's important to have access to small parks, plazas, and open spaces. So what are the secret ingredients to a successful small park or plaza?

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