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In the News (Sun 29 Nov 09)

  
  Municipal skate parks catch air   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
By constructing a designated skate park, city officials meet the demands of their young residents and ensure that skaters are not damaging city or privately owned properties, or disrupting pedestrians and other park users.
Park planners also included heavy landscaping to serve as a buffer between the skate park and the residents.
The majority of skate parks surveyed by Modesto do not have outdoor lights because it is an extra expense and because parks departments do not want skaters to use the parks at night and create noise.
americancityandcounty.com /mag/government_municipal_skate_parks/index.html   (1888 words)

  
 Murrysville Municipal Parks
Murrysville’s newest neighborhood park is located at the corner of Old William Penn Highway and Wilson Road in the White Valley section of town.
The Municipality bought the property (house, barn and 7 acres) in December, 1977.
This 160-acre park is located off of Twin Oaks Drive about one-half mile from the intersection of Sardis Road and Twin Oaks Drive near the geographic center of Murrysville.
www.murrysville.com /muni_parks.html   (1350 words)

  
 Current Reports from the City and Borough of Sitka   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Municipal parks are open to the public from six a.m.
“Park and recreation area” means land owned and/or managed by the city and borough of Sitka and described in the Sitka parks and recreation facilities survey as approved by the Sitka city and borough assembly.
A person may not use or occupy a city and borough of Sitka park facility that is managed on a fee and reservation basis without first obtaining a permit from the city and borough of Sitka and paying the required fee, in person, at the city and borough of Sitka municipal offices.
www.cityofsitka.com /parks/code.htm   (2720 words)

  
 Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands: Snowmobile Program
Under the terms of the municipal grant, the State can cost share up to, but not exceed, 50% when the trail system is solely within the municipal or town boundaries.
The maintenance of facilities such as plowing parking lots open to the public for snowmobile trail access may be an eligible expense.
It may be advantageous to the municipality if the requests are submitted monthly, because they will not need to have funding for the entire approved project.
www.state.me.us /doc/parks/programs/snowmobile/muni_grmanual.html   (1782 words)

  
 Welcome to the City of Germantown
Park restrooms in service during winter months are at Greenway (west), Johnson Road Park pavilion and Houston Levee Park (tennis courts).
Parking is available at three areas along Wolf River Boulevard, through entrances across from Poplar Estates Park and adjacent to the natural gas pumping station and at Nashoba Park.
This 18-acre park between the former Wal-MART and the Wolf River contains the first completed portion of the Greenway, a stocked eight-acre lake, a half-mile paved trail along the river, benches, grills and trash receptacles and is connected to the western section of the Greenway.
www.ci.germantown.tn.us /cityparks.html   (1290 words)

  
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Because I have opined in response to Question 1 that it is currently lawful for a licensed person to carry a concealed weapon in city parks (unless the municipality has prohibited the carrying of concealed weapons in city parks by the posting of signs), this question is rendered moot.
It is my opinion that a municipality (or a municipal parks commission, exercising delegated power) may prohibit persons who have concealed handgun permits from carrying concealed handguns in city parks, by the posting of signs.
I acknowledge that a question could arise as to whether municipalities have the authority to prohibit the carrying of handguns in municipal parks, in light of three separate provisions that limit the authority of municipalities.
www.state.ar.us /ag/opinions/docs/2003-244.html   (1896 words)

  
 Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Placed under its jurisdiction were parks and public land that had been set aside for the perpetual use of the community in the original Spanish land grants.
At the head of the Department is the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners, appointed by the Mayor with confirmation by the City Council.
Among the park's attraction are the Griffith Observatory with its Planetarium, the Los Angeles Zoo, Greek Theater, hiking and bridle trails, youth camps, tennis courts and a nearby swimming pool.
www.laparks.org /dept/who.htm   (673 words)

  
 Rapid City Municipal Parks
The Parks Division maintains approximately 1,500 acres of park land in Rapid City.
The size of these parks vary from 1.5 acres at Scott Mallow Park to 210 acres at Sioux Park.
All parks provide unlimited opportunities for fun and enjoyment and are open to the public until 10:00 p.m.
www.rcgov.com /parks_recreation/parks/municipal_parks.htm   (77 words)

  
 Municipal parks lose scenic charm -DAWN - National; November 25, 2001
There are 15 parks in Mumtazabad Colony, 10 in New Multan, four in Walaitabad, three each in Hassan Parvana and Gulgasht Colony and two in Shamsaabad.
Since the municipal’s engineering branch had Rs200,000 allocated for the work during 2001, it was responsible for the maintenance.
The municipal authorities had reportedly allocated Rs2.5 million for the upkeep of parks for 2002.
www.dawn.com /2001/11/25/nat5.htm   (387 words)

  
 Parks and Recreation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Parks and recreation contribute valuable economic benefits by enhancing the desirability of Monroeville as a location for housing, business and industry.
Since 1965 when the Recreation and Parks Department was established, twenty-one municipal parks have been acquired.
From sunrise to sunset, you can enjoy any of these parks, sixteen which have been developed with such amenities as pavilions, rest rooms, playing fields and courts, playgrounds, nature trails and a swimming pool.
www.monroeville.pa.us /parks.html   (142 words)

  
 Parks - Southwestern Idaho Tourism
Ann Morrison Park is a 145-acre urban park located near downtown Boise along the Boise River.
Over 850 acres of parks and natural areas along the Boise River are linked by this 25-mile long bicycle and pedestrian path.
Municipal Park, 28 acres along the Boise River east of downtown, offers picnic shelters, fireplaces and grills, restrooms and a large playground.
www.swita.org /parks.aspx   (300 words)

  
 Governance in Erie County. Service Profile #16: Parks and Recreation. WNYRIN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
For many residents municipal government is the most direct provider of parks and recreation services, with some jurisdictions appointing boards of recreation or parks to advise local legislators.
A fifth park, Akron Falls Park, was transferred from the Village of Akron to the county in 1947.
Postwar parks and recreation development occurred throughout the metropolitan area as the county and municipal governments worked to meet the needs of a densely populated central city and rapidly developing suburbs.
regional-institute.buffalo.edu /gove_repo/chapter_8_parks.html   (2555 words)

  
 HARTFORD PARKS TRUST FUND AND MUNICIPAL PARKS FUNDING
There are thousands of national and regional foundations, some of which may provide grants to municipal parks and park systems.
We have identified several with an interest in Connecticut parks, and with parks and recreation in general.
The ordinance requires that the principal be (a) permanent and nonexpendable and (b) invested under a trust agreement with a trust company to generate income and growth of income consistent with its preservation.
www.cga.ct.gov /2003/rpt/2003-R-0031.htm   (793 words)

  
 Parks & Recreation - City of London
London Municipal Pool is schedule to open for 2007 season on Thursday, June 7th at 4:30pm.
The London Parks and Recreation Director's office documents the attendance records at the Municipal Pool each year.
Activities will be directed by the municipal pool staff and will include activities such as water balloon toss, pool races, water relays, and other enjoyable games.
ci.london.oh.us /parks_pool.htm   (1148 words)

  
 Municipal & Regional Parks
A large freshwater lake for swimming, canoeing, kayaking and fishing is the highlight of the park.
The Galloping Goose Trail is a linear park that stretches 55 kilometres from Victoria to Sooke and beyond.
A natural playground for kids, Witty’s Lagoon is a 56-hectare forested, oceanfront park known for its diverse landscapes and, of course, for the large lagoon.
www.tourismvictoria.com /Content/EN/269.asp   (630 words)

  
 The Hindu : CPI(M) opposes leasing out of municipal parks
The CPI(M) leaders on Thursday opposed the leasing of municipal parks in Cuddapah town to private parties at paltry amounts on a resolution adopted by the Cuddapah municipal council and demanded cancellation of the leases.
The Cooperative Employees' Society had donated three acres for Nehru Park in 1962, a former civic chief, Palem Muddukrishnama Naidu, had donated the Balaji theatre land for use for cultural programmes and the Gandhi park had one acre of land in the heart of Cuddapah town, Mr.
The former Balaji theatre premises was converted as a municipal shopping complex by the previous council, and the present council gave it on lease out to a corporate college of Nellore, he decried.
www.hindu.com /2003/12/19/stories/2003121902780300.htm   (346 words)

  
 Pets and Parks?
No pets are permitted in the areas of the playground equipment or picnic pavilions in the township parks or the nature center.
In Ferguson Township, a group of volunteers (The Tudek Dog Park Committee) has been working with the Tom Tudek Memorial Trust and with Ferguson Township to establish a fenced, off-leash area (a "Bark Park") at 425 Park Crest Lane, adjacent to Tom Tudek Park and accessible from Park Crest Lane, off Martin Street.
CRPR is a publicly-funded, municipal agency serving 5 municipalities.
crpr.centreconnect.org /parks/pets_and_parks.html   (383 words)

  
 Seattle Municipal Archives. Parks Superintendents
The 1890 City Charter placed the management of the City parks in the hands of a Park Commission and invested the Commission with the authority to appoint a Superintendent of Parks.
Management of the parks was vested in the City Council; the position of Superintendent of Parks was abolished; and the day-to-day administration of parks business was assumed by the Superintendent of Streets, Sewers, and Parks.
Little, F.N. Walters, A.L. An amendment to the City Charter in 1904 established the Board of Park Commissioners which was given authority to hire all such employees, including superintendents, it deemed necessary to maintain the park system.
www.cityofseattle.net /cityarchives/Reference/Officials/ParksSuper.html   (176 words)

  
 Municipal Stadium - Hagerstown, MD
Hagerstown's Municipal Stadium was built in a mere six weeks.
The newer parks usually have seats immediately behind the dugouts.
Although it's not readily visible from my pictures, one of the more unique aspects of the park is a slight hill in left field.
www.small-parks.com /Hagerstown.htm   (420 words)

  
 Municipal Gardens
Municipal Gardens is one of Indy Parks' oldest recreation centers.
Prior to opening as a public park in 1972, Municipal Gardens served as a private canoe and yacht club, as well as a popular dance hall.
Municipal Gardens Dad's Club Football League has been in existence since 1956 and is dedicated to the youth of the greater Indianapolis community.
www.indygov.org /eGov/City/DPR/Parks/List/Municipal+Gardens.htm   (228 words)

  
 Municipal Golf Courses
The Parks and Recreation Department provides seven challenging public golf courses for citizens' enjoyment, and a "First Tee" youth program at FM Law Park.
From Memorial Park, one of the highest rated municipal courses in the state, to the well maintained and lower priced Brock and Gus Wortham Parks, Houston municipal golf courses offer a diverse range of venues from which to choose.
To make a tee time reservation for Memorial Park Golf Course, log on to www.memorialparkgolf.com and access the tee time reservation system.
www.houstontx.gov /municipalgolf/index.html   (279 words)

  
 St. Louis County Parks & Recreation (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Senior Academy is designed by the computer technician staff of St. Louis County Parks to assist those ages 50 and over with learning various basic computer skills.
Louis Children's Hospital, with generous support from area donors, is building an All-Inclusive Playground in Tilles Park.
Grab your GPS unit and explore the "Hidden World of St. Louis County Parks".
www.stlouisco.com.cob-web.org:8888 /parks   (89 words)

  
 Parks & Recreation Department
The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department understands that quality of life is vital to the residents of Bloomington.
the Parks and Recreation Department was named a finalist for the Gold Medal Award, sponsored by the National Recreation and Parks Association, in 1999, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
This award is the highest recognition an agency can receive and is indicative of an organization of professional and talented staff that provides high quality parks and recreation services to their community.
bloomington.in.gov /parks   (232 words)

  
 Promotable events - ways for municipal parks and recreation departments to promote their services and activities Parks ...
Promotable events - ways for municipal parks and recreation departments to promote their services and activities
Parks and Recreation, June, 1993 by Edward R. Walsh
Recreation and park practitioners engaged in promoting their agency services will benefit from such advice.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1145/is_n6_v28/ai_13952816   (836 words)

  
 Maryland Municipal League - Departments
There are seven affiliate professional organizations within the Maryland Municipal League, known as Departments, created by the Board of Directors for the purpose of facilitating communication and cooperation within the League and between municipalities and levels of state and local government.
Membership is open to municipal government officials in the areas represented by each respective Department.
The seven Departments are: City and Town Administrators; Code Enforcement and Zoning Officials Association; Municipal Attorneys; Municipal Clerks Association; Municipal Parks and Recreation Association; Municipal Police Executives Association; and the Public Works Officials Association.
www.mdmunicipal.org /affiliates/departments.cfm   (120 words)

  
 Murrysville Non-Municipal Parks
In addition to the Municipal Parks, Murrysville benefits from parks and recreation facilities provided by various civic organizations.
Haymaker Park, operated by Communities, Inc., is located on Carson Street one block south of Route 22.
Sardis Park is a volunteer owned and operated facility with a pavilion, a baseball field and lacrosse field.
www.murrysville.com /non_muni_parks.html   (187 words)

  
 NYCDOT - Municipal Parking Facilities (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Department of Transportation has introduced a new pre-paid card, the NYC Parking Card, which is available in $20, $50 and $100 denominations.
This card can be used in all New York City municipal parking fields, all muni-meters, and selected single-space meter locations.
NYC Parking Cards are now available at CityStore, the official store of the City of New York, at its Manhattan Municipal Building location, One Centre Street, North Plaza, in lower Manhattan (open Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm).
www.nyc.gov.cob-web.org:8888 /html/dot/html/motorist/parking/municard.html   (370 words)

  
 RAP - Sports - Tennis
The City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks, Municipal Sports Section organizes and conducts an adult tennis league, adult and youth tournaments.
The Municipal Sports Section is manned by highly qualified staff.
Tournament play is conducted at the Griffith Park Riverside Tennis Complex in the City of Los Angeles.
www.laparks.org /dos/sports/tennis.htm   (375 words)

  
 Recreation & Parks - Municipal Golf Course   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Augusta Municipal Golf Course plays to a par 72.
The lack of distance to the golf course (6,019 yards) can be deceiving.
The Augusta Municipal Golf Course is equipped with
www.augustaga.gov /departments/recreation/municipal_golf.asp   (219 words)

  
 Loyalist Township Municipal Services - Parks and Recreation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Included in the many parks and facilities operated by the township is the W. Henderson Recreation Centre located in Amherstview.
In the late 1990's Reeve Clayton McEwen put forth a motion in a council meeting to develop a formal induction and location of those persons and teams that were already recognized, for athletic contributions and successes, through a display at the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre.
As chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Committee Don Smith accepted the job to form a committee to complete the task for council.
www.loyalist-township.on.ca /municipal/parks.html   (805 words)

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