Seth Piccirillo rode his bike a lot while growing up in Niagara Falls, not far from the fringe of Hyde Park. “Ironically, this year, because it seems everything is returning to childhood, I've been riding my bike more often because there are more trails,” said Piccirillo, community development director in his hometown for the last six years. Longstanding and woeful health outcomes in the Buffalo Niagara region – which has the shortest life expectancy in New York State – have turned the Falls into a proving ground. State and federal government, as well as nonprofit foundations, began to pour more money into the city several years ago as efforts to create a healthier Niagara Falls bubbled up from City Hall and the grassroots. Piccirillo has been among those with an aim to breathe more health and wellness into city neighborhoods – largely through greater numbers of trail miles, fitness options and remade parks. This year alone, more than $1 million flowed … [Read more...] about Niagara Falls native helps revamp city parks, playgrounds
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It’s getting hot in here. So go to Poverty Point Reservoir State Park
Leigh Guidry [email protected] Published 7:49 p.m. UTC May 21, 2018 We got to Poverty Point Reservoir State Park in Delhi — almost Mississippi — during the hottest time of the day. Lucky for us the park is flush with water and plenty of ways to stay cool this summer. 1. You can fish or boat on the 2,700-acre, man-made lake. You can rent flat-bottom boats or canoes, or just fish from the piers at the boat launch. Avery wasn't in the mood to fish, so we grabbed their watermelon swimsuits and opted for the water playground in the camping area. 2. There's a water playground. Let me explain. A water playground is not a splash pad. It is exactly what it sounds like — a playground with stairs and slides that just also happens to have water shooting out of it. What's great about that is that it's a year-round feature. In February when the water is off, it's just a regular playground. Genius, y'all. Want more? What to do at … [Read more...] about It’s getting hot in here. So go to Poverty Point Reservoir State Park
Alton Park Development Corp. launches radio station to meet community needs
Terry Neal, program director for WPTP-FM 100.1 FM radio, hangs historical photos inside the studios of the Alton Park Development Corp.'s new radio station. Terry Neal, program director for WPTP-FM 100.1 FM... Photo by Tim Barber /Times Free Press. If you go › What: WPTP-FM 100.1 Out-of-School Progressive Jam.› When: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, May 26.› Where: Chattanooga Civic Center at Mountainside ball field, 701 Hooker Road. A new radio station operating in Alton Park will be more than a source of music. Dr. Elenora Woods, director of the Alton Park Development Corp., sees the station as a tool in an arsenal of weaponry intended to help end gang violence, illiteracy, hunger and poverty in Chattanooga and Hamilton County. WPTP-FM 100.1 broadcasts 24/7 out of the former Piney Woods Elementary School building, now called the Chattanooga Civic Center at Mountainside. For now, the low-frequency broadcast reaches residents in the Villages at … [Read more...] about Alton Park Development Corp. launches radio station to meet community needs
Opinion: Fort Collins parks and recreation programs bloom in spring
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Opinion: Fort Collins parks and recreation programs bloom in spring Fort Collins Assistant City Manager Wendy Williams writes about springtime activity in the city's parks. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Activate your digital access. Wendy Williams Published 5:00 a.m. MT April 18, 2018 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN EMAIL MORE Afternoon walks are a highlight in my day, especially as spring arrives. The air is fresh, the flowers are blooming, and one of my favorite delights, the babies are showing up at The Farm at Lee Martinez Park. The city of Fort Collins parks and recreation departments have been buzzing throughout the winter, but spring is when we really start … [Read more...] about Opinion: Fort Collins parks and recreation programs bloom in spring
Final design takes 2.4 acres of Overton Park for Memphis Zoo parking
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Final design takes 2.4 acres of Overton Park for Memphis Zoo parking Mayor Jim Strickland outlined his final decision on how to accommodate more parking at the Memphis Zoo while protecting the Overton Park greensward. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Activate your digital access. Tom Charlier, USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee Published 4:09 p.m. CT April 12, 2018 Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Battle of the Greensward Fullscreen Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Buy Photo A visitor to Overton Park … [Read more...] about Final design takes 2.4 acres of Overton Park for Memphis Zoo parking