Gov Pro Parks and Recreation

Vehicles are suited for Yosemite’s natural beauty

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:15:00 EDT

Four new Class 8 tractors with the Eaton hybrid electric system have been delivered to Yosemite National Park.

NRPA gets grant to assist disabled military and veterans

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:38:00 EDT

The National Recreation and Park Association has been awarded Parks: Return and Restore grant funding. U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, announced the award.

Cities receive grants for gardens and green spaces

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:34:00 EDT

The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. have announced the recipients of the 2012 GRO1000 Gardens and Green Spaces Grant Awards Program. The grants, which focus on improving U.S. cities through the development of community gardens and green spaces, were announced at USCM’s 80th Winter Meeting in Washington.

NRPA Congress in Atlanta aims to stimulate, educate

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:28:00 EDT

More than 6,500 park and recreation professionals, citizen advocates and industry suppliers will learn how active minds create opportunities for a healthy nation at the 2011 National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Congress and Exposition in Atlanta, Nov. 1-3. “Active Minds, Healthy Nation” is the theme of the Congress, which will feature hundreds of mind-expanding educational sessions and networking opportunities. About 450 exhibitors will showcase their newest products, services and technology in categories including aquatics, grounds maintenance, surfacing materials and water parks.

GIE+Expo combines greenscapes, hardscapes, education — and fun

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:12:00 EDT

Only Mother Nature could make it greener than the 2011 Green Industry and Equipment Expo (GIE+Expo) set for the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 27-29. The GIE+Expo, North America’s 14th-largest tradeshow, provides golf course superintendents, parks and municipal buyers, and others in the lawn, garden and outdoor products and equipment trades an opportunity to see what the industry is buzzing about for 2012.