Check out video previews of NBC's new TV show titled "Parks and Recreation" starring Amy Poehler from "Saturday Night Live." Show airs on Thursdays, starting April 9. I posted my favorite.
Here's a link to the show's fictional "City of Pawnee." Read Leslie's (Poehler) welcome. It's really good. Here's a blurb:
"Want to breathe some fresh air and toss a frisbee around? Visit any one of our terrific parks! (Except Ramsett Park, where frisbees are still prohibited due to the unfortunate dog-related incident last September.)"
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Coming Soon: Corporate Sponsors of Parks?
Instead of playing soccer games in Cosmo Park, how about playing your games in Purina Park or maybe on the 3M Athletic Complex? It may not happen here in Columbia, MO but it could happen in Suffolk County NY.
As discussed in the Newsday.com website: "Lou D’Amaro (D-Huntington Station) has introduced a bill that would raise revenue by allowing businesses to sponsor suitable locations within county parks. Sponsorship would give business owners an opportunity to increase their exposure and involvement in the local community, while at the same time providing additional revenues for county parkland protection, management, and maintenance without raising taxes."
Considerations such as the type of business, sponsor amount and specific location are all critical to the success of such a venture. For example, many communities wouldn't want an adult bookstore as a sponsor but may be fine with sponsorships from alcohol products for adult sports leagues.
Not everyone is okay with this proposed legislation. In a blogger response, "Dale" states: "The trend of corporate sponsorship for civic spaces is very very troubling and simply plays to the fear our elected representatives have for responsible taxation, the short-sightedness of voters who want something for nothing, and the willingness of corporations to get inexpensive promotion."
Who knows what will happen down the road with this issue of corporate sponsorships? So maybe next spring, instead of planting your garden at Paquin or Fairview, you could be planting at Steel Reserve Park!
As discussed in the Newsday.com website: "Lou D’Amaro (D-Huntington Station) has introduced a bill that would raise revenue by allowing businesses to sponsor suitable locations within county parks. Sponsorship would give business owners an opportunity to increase their exposure and involvement in the local community, while at the same time providing additional revenues for county parkland protection, management, and maintenance without raising taxes."
Considerations such as the type of business, sponsor amount and specific location are all critical to the success of such a venture. For example, many communities wouldn't want an adult bookstore as a sponsor but may be fine with sponsorships from alcohol products for adult sports leagues.
Not everyone is okay with this proposed legislation. In a blogger response, "Dale" states: "The trend of corporate sponsorship for civic spaces is very very troubling and simply plays to the fear our elected representatives have for responsible taxation, the short-sightedness of voters who want something for nothing, and the willingness of corporations to get inexpensive promotion."
Who knows what will happen down the road with this issue of corporate sponsorships? So maybe next spring, instead of planting your garden at Paquin or Fairview, you could be planting at Steel Reserve Park!
Philly: 207 apply for 9 seats on new Parks & Recreation Commission
Philadelphia is facing extreme budget problems and last year closed nearly all of their swimming pools. In July, voters approved a measure that would merge the Fairmount Park Commission and the Department of Recreation, creating a new Parks and Recreation Department. As noted in the article:
"The clamor of so many candidates for the parks and recreation panel is another positive step in the effort to remake a city jewel. That's what voters called for in November when they merged parks with recreation, as most cities do. The advisory panel will set policy in vital areas such as parkland preservation."
Philadelphia is finding that a combined, comprehensive parks and recreation department is the most economical and efficient method to provide recreational opportunities for its' citizens.
More information may be found at the Philly.com
"The clamor of so many candidates for the parks and recreation panel is another positive step in the effort to remake a city jewel. That's what voters called for in November when they merged parks with recreation, as most cities do. The advisory panel will set policy in vital areas such as parkland preservation."
Philadelphia is finding that a combined, comprehensive parks and recreation department is the most economical and efficient method to provide recreational opportunities for its' citizens.
More information may be found at the Philly.com
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