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📣 CALLING ALL PRESENTERS 📣

We're officially accepting proposals for ParkFest 2026 (October 27-29) and CampFest 2027 (February - dates TBD).

Both are sponsor-supported virtual conferences, offering free education for parks, rec, and camp pros across the U.S.

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For kids, sand invites freedom, creativity, and big-time memories. "Digging Into Sand Play" (with insights from @APEStudioPlay) is your guide to bringing timeless magic to your municipality. Read it here: https://t.co/KvKiHjlhEp

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If you're looking for a timeless way to add more fun to your local park, consider sand.

"Digging Into Sand Play" (by the team at @APEStudioPlay) has all the details about how to get started. Grab your shovels, then carve out time for this excellent story: https://t.co/KvKiHjlhEp

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Ask PRB+ is the ONLY AI agent custom-built for parks, rec, and camp.

It's gated, meaning it's cut-off from the rest of the web and powered by 30 years of PRB+ journalism and thought leadership.

When you Ask PRB+, you'll get answers you can trust: https://t.co/OEGzdnAP7t

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Sarah Veader of @churchmutual joined Park People to chat about the good, bad, and ugly of device policies in camp and rec programs. It's a must-listen.

Watch the full chat on YouTube: https://t.co/oaym1xCE71

Listen on Spotify: https://t.co/qxtlBA1K7p

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Inside, you'll find stories about engineered shade solutions, sand play, circuit playground design, and much, much more.

It's the same originalism journalism you know and love — just with a fresh coat of paint. Start reading here: https://t.co/IzPLw8E8OV

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PRB+ June is here!

This is our annual Design Issue, one we're celebrating inside and out. The vibrant, special-edition cover (by Chalk & Cloud Murals) is a tribute to all the summer park activities made possible by folks in parks, rec, and camp.

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Our annual Design edition arrives June 1, with a special limited-run cover and postcard in tow. For the latest, keep an eye on https://t.co/OEGzdnAP7t.

Photo courtesy of @PlayLSI.

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ICYMI #2 of 2: It's a hot topic at youth summer camps — what's the best way to handle smartphone use? Sarah Veader of @churchmutual explores the good, bad, and ugly of cell phone policies in "Cell Phones Out, Safety In?": https://t.co/giazORZt5g

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ICYMI #1 of 2: Rich Albright of PlayPower offers sharp guidance for creating multigenerational playgrounds in "Designing For All Ages": https://t.co/AUWpNazLnp

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Read "The Amazing Gift Of Aging" (in PRB+ May) here: https://t.co/ClBUQ0Xx8u

And extra special thanks to this month's Park People sponsor, @BurkePlayground!

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Brigitte Thomas and Haley Ragan of Liberty, MO Parks & Rec recently joined Park People to highlight the breadth of activities for older adults at the Silver Center.

Watch their chat on YouTube: https://t.co/AbP7Y3VCk1

Listen on Spotify: https://t.co/dIVmafBJ3X

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For many of us, Memorial Day ushers in a flurry of activity in our parks and other shared public spaces. But also, whether you're managing an uptick in park visits or enjoying the long weekend, it's a moment to remember those who've made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.

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In "The Amazing Gift Of Aging" Haley Ragan details the many ways that the Silver Center (Liberty, MO) is making a difference in the lives of older residents: https://t.co/ClBUQ0Xx8u

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At Liberty, MO Parks & Rec, the Silver Center offers a diversity of programming options for older adults, ensuring that all residents are cared for and equipped with tools for lifelong success. Read "The Amazing Gift Of Aging" for the story: https://t.co/ClBUQ0Xx8u

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Music-making matters. In "An Unforgettable Soundtrack," @Percussionplays transforms the summer camp experience with melodic sounds: https://t.co/gqZrQiRTd1

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Last summer — thanks to @percussionplays and a remarkable Girl Scout — campers at the historic @RotaryCamp experienced a new type of magic: the joy of outdoor music-making.

Read "An Unforgettable Soundtrack" for the story: https://t.co/gqZrQiRTd1

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At the heart of every parks and rec program is community. Read "Why Should Kids Have All The Fun?" to explore how The City of Moreno Valley reimagines togetherness: https://t.co/x8VroOtNvS

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And listen to our recent Park People episode for additional intel: https://t.co/UY8eQ9VQeT

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Why Should Kids Have All The Fun?" takes readers inside @CityofMoVal's popular Adult Flashlight Egg Scramble, where 1,000 grownups let their inner children loose.

Read the story here: https://t.co/x8VroOtNvS

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Local fun can have a BIG impact. Read "Letters To Jack" to learn about the Tulare Parks & Recreation fall letter-writing program that's captivating young people across the globe: https://t.co/rFOTGHqgFu

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