In Search Of: Annual and Unfunded Maintenance
 PRPS is looking to document the value of unmet maintenance needs in state and local parks, outdoor recreation facilities, trails, and greenway infrastructure throughout the Commonwealth. Such financial data will be extremely helpful in the near future as we advocate for new sources and higher levels of funding dedicated to maintenance issues. Inadequate maintenance is by far the number one problem in parks and recreation as identified in research by DCNR, Penn State University and PRPS. How much of your operating budget is dedicated to maintenance? What is your unfunded need? How much would be needed to catch up with the backlog of all your deferred maintenance projects? Please share your information with Tim Herd at herd@prps.org. Thank you!
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Take a Walk on the Wilds Side: Register and Book Your Lodging Now
Register for the 8th bi-annual Greenways and Trails Summit here. View the educational sessions and mobile workshops here. The event will be held September 20-22, 2015, in Warren, PA.
Reserve your discounted lodging at the Warren Holiday Inn by calling (814) 726- 3000 and using the room block name Greenways and Trails Summit/ PA Rec and Park. The discounted rates are$115.00 single/double plus 9% tax and include a deluxe continental breakfast buffet. This rate will only be available until August 24 or until the room block is full.
The Summit is funded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
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Philly Pumptrack Named "Frontline Park"
 The City Parks Alliance named Philly's new Pumptrack the "Frontline Park" of July 2015. This new attraction was added to Fairmount Park, a 2,000 acre park along the Schuylkill Ri ver. After its completion in May 2014, the Friends of the Philly Pumptrack has over 160 members with volunteers putting in over 2,400 maintenance hours. View the City Parks Alliance case study here. |
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Mid- Atlantic ADA Center- New Resources
The ADA Center has developed two new resources- a video titled "at Your Service" and a guide "Accessible Meetings, Events and Conferences Guide". The full length video can be viewed here and will teach viewers helpful techniques and practices to provide exemplary services for persons with disabilities. The guide can be viewed here, it is a resource for all considerations of planning meetings and events from the site selection to food and beverage service. More information about ADA compliance and providing customer service to persons with disabilities can be found at www.adainfo.org
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Swimming Pool Workshops- Register Now!
 It's that time of year, and we are offering the Swimming Pool Recertification, Pool Management 101 Workshops, and PA Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator Certification Exams. For more information about these workshops, please click here.
Register online at www.prps.org.
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Conference Session Proposal Forms
due this Friday, August 14, 2015
Click here for the 2016 session proposal form.
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Member Request
We are planning our first Community Tree Lighting event--low key, just Santa and a tree on our property, but one of our sponsors wants us to look into having an ice skating rink. Has anyone successfully used one and/or can recommend a vendor to provide a rink and equipment? Other ideas for easy outdoor activities that can use local businesses and not involve our department staff/costs? The event is free.
Contact Laura Dalton, Hempfield Area Recreation Commission
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PA Recreation & Park Society, Inc.
2131 Sandy Drive, State College, PA 16801
814-234-4272
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