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Carlsbad Facility Takes Water Conservation To The Max

We Say Goodbye and Hello to CPRS Executive Directors Looking Towards the Future: Recreation & Technology A Look Back at a Successful Conference

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City of Martinez aquatic center Vision achieved within budget goals CPRS Award Winner Excelllence in Design – Park Planning and Facility Design

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2014 CONFERENCE RECAP ....................................................................8 This special section looks back at the annual conference in Ontario, March 4-7, 2014.

Delegates attended educational sessions, networked with fellow professionals and visited the Expo Show at the largest regional park and recreation conference.

WE SAY “GOODBYE” AND “HELLO”...................................................34 Editor Jane H. Adams Executive Director Managing Editor John Glaeser Director of Communications Advertising Melonie Zarzuela Assistant Advertising Manager CALIFORNIA PARKS & RECREATION (ISSN 0733-5326) is published quarterly by the California Park & Recreation Society, Inc., 7971 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95832-9701. Opinions expressed in credited articles are those of the author and not necessarily those of the society. Subscription rate is $30.00 per year and is included in membership dues. Individual subscriptions apart from CPRS membership are available only to colleges, libraries and members of CAPRCBM. Single copy price for all other issues is $7.50 for members and $12.50 for nonmembers. Periodicals postage paid at Sacramento, California, and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to CALIFORNIA PARKS & RECREATION, 7971 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95832-9701. Send manuscripts, query letters and artwork to John Glaeser. Advertising materials should be forwarded to the address above or call 916/6652777. Guidelines for submitting articles and advertising rates are available from same address, or from the CPRS website (www.cprs.org). © 2014, California Park & Recreation Society, Inc.

Michelle Lacy writes about Jane H. Adams and the effect she has had on park and recreation professionals. Mark Mariscal introduces you to our new CPRS Executive Director, Stephanie Stevens.

REFLECTIONS OF A 26 YEAR CAREER WITH CPRS...............................38 Jane H. Adams shares thoughts about what she has learned during her tenure as CPRS’ Executive Director.

EMBRACING WATER CONSERVATION..................................................44 A case study of how the City of Carlsbad made water conservation a priority when creating the Alga Norte Community Park.

LOOKING TOWARDS THE FUTURE: RECREATION & TECHNOLOGY.....50

Removing a smart phone from a youth’s hands is akin to prying loose a bone from a dog’s mouth. Why not figure out how to incorporate technology into your teen and youth programming?

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n Monday, October 19, 1987, the stock markets around the world crashed.

Later that week, a fellow recreation professional convinced me to purchase one share of the Walt Disney Company. I believe the per share price was $45.00 plus a ten percent commission.

For that expenditure, I received a stock certificate which still sits today in a fire proof box. During this time, that one share split two different times (3 to 1 and 4 to 1) and is now 12 shares of the Walt Disney Company and is now worth more than $900.00. Along the way, the Walt Disney Company has sent me a yearly dividend check. The most recent one was for $10.32 for that original one share of stock. Collectively, this is what is known as the Return on Investment (ROI). There are no regrets on my part for not purchasing more at the time; rather, I am just happy to have made the investment. Investing can also be done with our professional life and I am glad that people invested in me.

As a pre-teen and a teenager, the park directors I interacted with at my local parks in Los Angeles must have seen something in me. They made an investment that consisted of their time and efforts to encourage me to finish high school, apply for a part time job and go to college. Are you making investments in your future and our future professionals?

For 30 years, I have been a member of the California Park & Recreation Society. It all started when my college advisor and professor, Ms. Pat Delaney, encouraged me to become a CPRS member. Most students joined then as it was a great introduction to the field.

More importantly, it opened doors

for the students that helped them when it came time to apply for their first full time position with public and private agencies providing park and recreation services.

My active involvement in CPRS began while I was fully employed with the LA City Department of Recreation and Parks. I have been fortunate in that my agency has paid my dues more than half of the years. When calculating the total investment of dollars spent being a member of CPRS, the total amount could not have been more than $3,500. I can honestly say that the ROI has been much greater for me.

During my first few years of being a member, I received two scholarships, one from CPRS District 13 and one from the California Association of Park and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members (CAPRCBM). Over the years, I attended many workshops and networking opportunities that were either free to members or at a very low cost. It was at these trainings that my confidence grew, my knowledge of the profession and professionals and my skills in public speaking, networking, writing, and negotiations increased.

These opportunities prepared me for the personal growth within my agency as I have been promoted six times to my current position of Recreation and Parks Superintendent of Operations.

Many CPRS members are active mentoring, training and sharing with their staff. However, there are park and recreation staff that do not have access to what I have had. Are you prepared to offer mentoring, resources and learning opportunities to other professionals? Will you help CPRS continued on page 74

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2014-2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Mark Mariscal City of Los Angeles 1670 Palos Verdes Dr. N., Harbor City, CA 90710 310/548-7643 • mark.mariscal@lacity.org PRESIDENT-ELECT Tim Barry Livermore Area Recreation & Park District 4444 East Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550 925/373-5727 • tbarry@larpd.dst.ca.us VICE PRESIDENT Kristi McClure City of Chula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910 619/585-5618 • kmcclure@chulavistaca.gov SECRETARY-TREASURER Ann Dunleavy City of Benicia 250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510 707/746-4282 • adunleavy@ci.benicia.ca.us REGION 1 REPRESENTATIVE (Dist 1, 2, 3) Henry Perezalonso Town of Danville 510 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526 925/314-3454 • hperezalonso@danville.ca.gov REGION 2 REPRESENTATIVE (Dist 4, 5, 6) Anna Bielecki City of Gilroy 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020-6141 408/846-0460 • anna.bielecki@ci.gilroy.ca.us REGION 3 REPRESENTATIVE (Dist 7, 8, 15) Darin Budak City of Bakersfield 4101 Truxton Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/326-3138 • dbudak@bakersfieldcity.us REGION 4 REPRESENTATIVE (Dist 11, 13, 14) Tom Boecking City of San Gabriel 250 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776 626/308-2875 • TBoecking@sgch.org REGION 5 REPRESENTATIVE (Dist 9, 10, 12) Aliah Brozowski City of Santee 10601 Magnolia Avenue, Bldg 6, Santee, CA 92071-1222 619/258-4100 x120 • abrozowski@ci.santee.ca.us COUNCIL OF SECTIONS REPRESENTATIVES (Administrators, Aging, Educators and Recreation Supervisors) Ashley Howe City of Benicia 250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510 707/746-4283 • ahowe@ci.benicia.ca.us (Aging, Aquatics and Recreation Therapy) Tom Hellmann Cosumnes Community Services District 9014 Bruceville Road, Elk Grove, CA 95758 916/405-5631 • tomhellmann@csdparks.com Please contact any Board Member with questions or comments

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by Kevin Bracy at the 66th Annual California & Pacific Southwest Recreation & Park Training Conference. The education program offered top-notch sessions for all delegates.

This year’s conference introduced two new education features: RecFit Clinics and Flash Talks. Each offered a unique type of learning environment where delegates shared their knowledge in very program specific topics.

But the learning just didn’t happen in the educational sessions. The Expo Hall offered nearly 200 exhibitors who were sharing tips and the latest trends in the park and recreation profession. Conference attendess also had ample time during lunches and between sessions to meet and network with their peers.

Off-site tours which also added the educational and networking opportunities included: the Parks Make Life Better!® Park & Facility Tour and the Aquatic Facility Educational Tour.

Enjoy some of the photos taken at Conference on the following pages. You can find more photos on the CPRS Conference Facebook page.

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tions that everyone wants to be a part of (including mentoring and fulfilling dreams through teamwork.) He talked about his three Mistakes of Mediocrity:

How to Create an Organization That Everyone Wants to Be a Part Of, No One Wants to Leave and Where Results and Meaning Experienced are Extraordinary!

• We think it’s mostly about us

We opened conference with a stimulating General Session featuring a video of the 29 outstanding CPRS Award of Excellence winners. You can view a list of the winners on page 16.

The General Session also recognized the important contributions of the many CPRS state, district and section leaders that led to a successful 2013 year for CPRS and the park and recreation profession. A list of CPRS leaders is on page 25.

Keynote speaker Fred Schafer provided many tips on creating organiza-

Schafer then gave us his three Strike Back Solutions to combat the Mistakes of Mediocity which include:

• We buy the time lie • We focus on our flaws and walk away from our best

• Make it about your mighty forces and boldly declare your intentions in writing • Take five to fortify • Focus on your cause and stick and stay until you see your day Visit this webpage for lots of inspiration: http://www.fredstrikes.com/ articles.htm

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resentation of the 2013 Annual Awards of Excellence was held March 7th at the 2014 California & Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Training Conference in Ontario. Over 250 people attended the awards banquet.

For agency awards, the CPRS Awards Program utilizes five criteria to select award recipients: Challenge addressed, Resourcefulness of the agency, its Execution, the Accomplishment, and how the entry addresses the Mission of parks and recreation. Applications were received from every region of the state – North Coast to the Central Valley to the Sierras to the Central Coast to the greater Los Angeles area and Inland Empire.

CPRS awarded 29 agencies with an Award of Excellence in the areas of park planning & development, facility design, marketing and communications, programs and services.

In addition CPRS honors citizens and organizations for their valuable work via our Champion of the Community Award and professionals for their contributions through our Professional Awards which include a new

Thank you to our CPRS Awards Program sponsors.

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award, the first Rising Professional Award, Honorary Member, Citation of Merit, and Fellowship/Hall of Fame.

Excellence in Design – Park Planning & Development recognizes planning and development or significant rehabilitation of outdoor park and recreation spaces. Divisions are Neighborhood, Community, Regional, and Specialty. Three classes are defined based upon the project cost.

Excellence in Facility Design recognizes design and construction or significant rehabilitation of buildings, structure and facilities used primarily to support park and recreation purposes. Divisions are: Aquatic Facilities, Community Centers/Mixed Used Facilities, and Cultural Facilities. Three classes are defined based upon the project cost.

Marketing and Communications Award of Excellence recognizes agency efforts in print, audio visual or electronic communications that (1) externally promote the agency’s parks, facilities, recreation or leisure services programs that have demonstrated an increased level of public awareness or (2) enhance the agency’s internal communications to staff, policy makers, or program participants.

Divisions are: Digital Media-Video, Digital Media-Web/Social Media, Print Publications or Materials, and Marketing Campaign.

Three classes are defined based upon the population served.

Creating Community Award of Excellence is bestowed to agencies in recognition of their efforts to deliver the highest level of recreation and leisure services that embody and embrace the values and mission of the profession and that move the agency towards a stronger position or role within the community. There are 10 categories and awards were given in 9: Aging Well, Arts & Cultural Services, Community Health & Wellness, Economic Vitality, Environmental Stewardship, Neighborhood/Community Building, Organizational Survival, Serving the Underserved, and Youth Development.

For a list of award winners in each category, see page 16.

Kristin Roundy

CPRS Honors Agencies, Citizens and Professionals for their Excellence

Champion of the Community Champions of the Community are those individuals or organizations who have contributed significant effort to influence and improve the quality of their community through parks and recreation. This award recognizes contributions of those who volunteer and provide support and services in their community that further the mission and quality delivery of park and recreation services, programs, parks, or facilities.

Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation, City of San Clemente The Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation supports the City’s Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department’s efforts to provide quality programs and services. The Foundation has made substantial financial contributions towards community facilities, programs, and events. They have raised over $200,000 for facilities and have donated thousands of dollars towards scholarships and events each year. Their ongoing volunteer efforts support events and programs for the enjoyment of the entire San Clemente community.

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The Community Foundation of Orange, City of Orange In 2005, a time when city budgets were being cut, The Community Foundation of Orange stepped forward to make sure a beloved community track meet in Orange would continue. Nine years later The Foundation Games is a highly successful community event expanding from a one-day event with 600 participants to now a two-day event with nearly 1800 participants engaging over 450 volunteers. The Foundation Games is now the largest SCMAF qualifying meet in the state.

Cabrillo Beach Boosters, City of Los Angeles The Cabrillo Beach Boosters are dedicated to keeping programs and services going at Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro. The Boosters raise about $80,000 per year for the annual 4th of July Fireworks Show that is offered for FREE to the public. They also fund scholarships for classes and materials at the Cabrillo Beach Bathhouse.

Mark Ballock, City of San Ramon Mark was appointed as the first Chair of the Arts Advisory Committee and he has served as the President for the San Ramon Arts Foundation. Under his leadership, the Arts Foundation has raised over $50,000 that was used to support programs such as the Youth Symphony, Art Banners, Galleries, Public Art, Summer Concerts, Shakespeare, and more.

Professional Rising Professional Award The Rising Professional Award honors and recognizes individuals who have contributed significantly to CPRS through service at

Kristin Roundy, County of San Diego Kristen is currently a Recreation Program Supervisor for County of San Diego. In her leadership roles as CPRS District 12 President, Presidentelect, Past President, and Vice President of Programs, Kristen led major initiatives including an annual recreation leaders training in 2009 & 2010, planned District 12’s award winning educational workshop, created District 12’s social media platform on Facebook, made presentations to students at San Diego State University on the value of CPRS / professional engagement, developed a Perpetuating Board Leadership Model, Frequently Asked Questions for new members, and a new Board Member Manual. Kristin exemplifies what it means to be a Rising Professional. She uses the strengths of the District 12 board and its resources to ensure personal value to CPRS members to advance the parks and recreation profession.

Stacey Zarazua, City of Ventura Stacey is Aquatics Supervisor with the City of Ventura. She has served on the CPRS Aquatics Section Board of Directors for the past 3 years. She “dove in” as the section’s president-elect in 2010 when she led a very successful Aquatic Facility Tour which visited 3 premiere aquatics facilities in the Long Beach area. In 2012 as the Section’s president, she led a board retreat where the board successfully created a multi-year strategic plan.

Stacey also led an Aquatics Leadership Summit whereby local pool operator groups came together to collaborate to meet the needs of aquatic professionals statewide.

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the CPRS District 8 Board of Directors as well as various committees for the Aquatics Section.

Citation of Merit Award Paul LeSage, City of Santa Maria (retired) Paul’s career spans over 45 years of service.

Starting in City of Gardena as a groundskeeper, Paul worked beyond his duties and, as a volunteer, established a recreation room at a park and coached flag football. Paul left his mark in other agencies as well: cities of Lomita, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria. He is currently an instructor at Allan Hancock College where he teaches recreation management. Paul was a pioneer for social equity long before it became a buzzword. He has mentored many individuals which has led to 30 lifelong careers in parks and recreation. While in Santa Maria he initiated the first youth soccer program that has now grown to over 1300 participants and he built the first recreation center in over 20 years and a senior center. He led the city’s acquisition of the county-owned Veteran’s Memorial Center which is now a cultural hub. While in San Luis Obispo he developed the Damon Garcia Sports Field with 20 acres of turf-based sports venues for soccer, rugby, football, and lacrosse.

Paul often worked “behind the scenes” at CPRS District 8 events raising money for scholarships and creating a North/South softball rivalry and golf tournament. Upon his retirement he shifted his focus to community colleges where he taught at both Cuesta and Alan Hancock Colleges. He led the creation of an articulated curriculum for an Associate’s Degree in Recreation Management which is recognized by the CSU colleges.

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Dr. Marilyn Jensen, California State University Long Beach (retired) After receiving her undergraduate degree Marilyn decided one was not enough so she achieved her Ph.D. Having a Ph.D served Marilyn well as she spent over 35 years working in academia. She began her academic career as a professor but soon worked her way to full professor then chair of the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies at CSU Long Beach. Her last academic position was Associate Vice President/Dean of University Academic Programs. Marilyn was instrumental in the creation of the recreation and park curriculum at CSU Long Beach and she created the Master’s Degree program.

Before she settled on an academic career Marilyn worked in the field of parks and recreation serving in a variety of positions ending as an assistant director. In addition to a stellar career in academia, she was heavily involved in both CPRS and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). Efforts there included serving as CPRS President, board member for the Society of Park & Recreation Educators, and the California Board of Park Personnel. She has presented at many a conference including CPRS, American Campground Association, and other state associations.

In addition to this academic and professional work, Marilyn has worked with a number of agencies serving as a Community Services Commissioner for the City of Hun-

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tington Beach and Grant Project Director for the City of Long Beach. Dr. Jensen keeps active as she is now President of Women and Philanthropy of CSU Long Beach.

Sheila Canzian and Jane H. Adams

Honorary Member

CPRS Fellowship/Hall of Fame Sheila Canzian, City of San Mateo Sheila Canzian began her career as a volunteer working on a playground in the summer. While in college she held part-time positions in a park and recreation agency.

Upon graduation she began her career in parks and recreation moving up the ranks from supervisor to center director to manager to superintendent to director – a position she holds today.

In her work Sheila does not shy away from contentious issues – whether it be transforming a recreation center from a place for drugs and loitering to a community asset or taking an underutilized piece of property and making it a regional asset enjoyed by thousands or one of the worst challenges ever in parks and recreation: tackling the issue of off leash dogs in parks! Sheila approaches each task with energy, passion, and skill. Her skills include listening to divergent opinions and crafting a solution that will be accepted by all.

The Fellowship Award criteria also consider an individual’s professional engagement.

Again, Sheila started locally working at District 4 by serving on committees and serving on the District’s Board of Directors. Sheila set her sights higher and she was elected to the CPRS State Board of Directors first as Secretary/Treasurer then Vice President which led to serving as CPRS President in 2005.

In presenting this award CPRS Executive Director Jane H. Adams shared, “If you want to change something you have to bring in the right people.” Sheila was asked to lead something that had never been done before – to lead a strategic planning team to create a strategic plan for the profession of parks and recreation. The end result is the VIP Action Plan: Creating Community in the 21st Century which is the first and only strategic plan for parks and recreation in the United States.

Sheila served as the Chair of the 2009 CPRS Conference Program Committee. Three years ago Sheila was asked to take on yet another huge task: overhauling CPRS’ annual awards program. She was asked to lead this effort due to her abilities to see the “big” picture, set a clear vision, and pay close attention to the details. Sheila’s work is seen now in CPRS’ annual awards program.

Jane H. Adams, California Park & Recreation Society For 26 years Jane Adams has effectively strengthened California’s park and recreation industry. Her commitment and service to more than 500 park and recreation agencies and countless CPRS members (estimated at 25,000+) has positioned CPRS as the ideal professional association for aspiring park and recreation employees, commissioners, and leisure related businesses. Jane has facilitated 26 conferences which bring together architects, planners, administrators, academicians, programmers, maintenance personnel and the public to learn and work together through a common vision.

For each and every member Jane has delivered on the CPRS promise of providing education, networking, resources, and serving as the public advocate. She has constructed forums where members improve their knowledge of park and recreation management; brought park and recreation professionals together across disciplines and agency boundaries to advance professionalism, provide opportunities for career growth and encourage collegiality; built and facilitated access to best practices, techniques, products, and trends; and served as the voice for California’s park and recreation agencies and professionals.

Jane has developed and enabled free access and provided technical support which help organizations elevate their relevancy, impact, and credibility. The VIP Action Plan, Creating Community in the 21st Century, and the statewide Parks Make Life Better!® initiative are two outstanding examples. California’s park and recreation industry has been blessed with Jane’s inspired leadership of CPRS over the last 26 years. Her service has impacted nearly every resident while strengthening the competencies and capacities of our state’s park and recreation agencies and professionals.

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2013 CPRS C-R-E-A-M Award Winners Excellence In Design Award This award recognizes excellence in design of completed park, recreation and/or cultural facilities intended for public use. The project may be either new construction or a rehabilitation project that demonstrates high standards of planning, design, community involvement, operation and maintenance, quality of aesthetics, usability, accessibility and versatility.

Facility Design City of Martinez

Rankin Aquatic Center

City of Encinitas

Moonlight Beach Improvement Project

Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District

New Senior Center Facility

Los Angeles County

Vasquez Rock Interpretive Center

Park Planning City of La Puente

Puente Creek Nature and Education Center

City of Irvine

South Lawn & Time Line West Western Sector Park Development Plan

City of Rancho Cucamonga

Freedom Courtyard

City of Riverside

Ryan Bonaminio Park

Marketing & Communications This award recognizes excellence in print, audio visual or electronic communications that have significantly contributed to the public’s increased awareness of public parks, recreation and leisure services programs.

City of West Sacramento

City of West Sacramento Recreation Center Video

City of Bell Gardens

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City of Gilroy

Recreation Department Monthly Newsletter

City of Irvine

Irvine Gives

Padre Dam Municipal Water District

Santee Lakes’ Virtual Visit

Town of Danville

Recreation Services Activity Guide

Livermore Area Recreation & Park District

2013 Summer Parks and Play Activity Guide

City of Palmdale

Ad Series

City of Bell

La Campana

City of Temecula

2013-14 Old Town Temecula Community Theater Season

Cosumnes Community Services District

July is Parks & Recreation Month Promotion

Sierra Nevada Conservancy, Sierra Nevada Geoturism and Sierra Business Council

Sierra Nevada Geotourism GeoExplorer Marketing Campaign

Creating Community This award recognizes outstanding initiatives by agencies, departments, or districts in their effort to deliver the highest level of programs and services that embody and embrace the values and mission of the profession and move the agency towards a stronger position or role within the community.

City of Huntington Beach

Senior Surf Invitational

City of Los Angeles

EXPO Center Youth Orchestra

East Bay Regional Parks

Healthy Parks Healthy People Festival

City of Roseville

Operation Swim

City of Riverside

Youth Opportunity Center’s Fine Arts Classes

City of Poway

Farmers Market Relocation

County of San Diego

Otay Valley Regional Park and Community Trails System

City of Norwalk

Kids & Cops Golf Tournament

Town of Apple Valley

Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Master Plan

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CPRS Honors Senator De León with 2013 Legislator of the Year Award

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enator Kevin De León, representing California’s 22nd Senate District (includes the cities of Los Angeles, Alhambra, East Los Angeles, FlorenceGraham, Maywood, San Marino, South Pasadena, Vernon, and Walnut Park) has been selected as CPRS Legislator of the Year for 2013.

CPRS choose De León due to his recognition of the importance of local and state park and recreation services as evidenced by his voting record and associated actions during his six year tenure as a California Legislator. CPRS is particularly inspired by his 100% rating achieved on CPRS 2011-12 scorecard, Know the Score.

Currently De León is Chair of Senate Appropriations Committee and is likely to assume leadership of California’s State Senate in June. A passionate advocate for parks, De León authored AB 31 which created the State Park Development Program pursuant to Proposition 84. AB 31 has resulted in over 120 park projects in communities and neighborhoods who currently lack park resources. De León is very interested in attending ground breakings or dedications for projects funded

by AB 31 and he is willing to travel to areas outside his district.

Additionally De León authored SB 535 that requires up to 25% of the revenues generated by the “cap and trade” program be available for projects and programs in economically challenged areas of the state. CPRS believes this could lead to new park and natural resource investments in park poor areas. He also authored SB 1201 which creates greater opportunities for recreation in and around the Los Angeles River.

De León is not done promoting parks and recreation as he is the author of SB 1086, The Safe Neighborhood Parks, Rivers, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2014. CPRS is the sponsor of this legislation.

Regretfully De León was not able to receive the award at the annual conference due to his schedule. CPRS Legislative Committee Chair Paul Romero presented the award to De León in his Capital office. “I’m honored to be recognized for my work to ensure that a family’s financial wherewithal does not dictate a child’s access to nature,” shared Senator De León when receiving this award, “Parks are important green and open spaces that can lead to life-long habits of healthy living, including benefits to physical and mental health.”

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Top Park & Recreation Students Receive Scholarships

Each year the California Foundation for Parks & Recreation awards scholarships to deserving students who are studying in the parks, recreation and tourism areas.

Scholarships are awarded based on six overall criteria including: academic scholarship, professional affiliations, activity and need.

At the 2014 CPRS Annual Conference, 15 scholarships ranging from $500 - $2,000 were awarded to:

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Martha Vanbik

Anne Arge Nathan Spirit Award

Wei Hoang

Anne Arge Nathan Spirit Award

Veronica Luna

CAPRCBM Scholarship

DJ Albarian

CAPRCBM Charles Kaufman Family Scholarship

Josh Lainfiesta

J. Richard and Betty Teague Memorial Scholarship

Kristin McCoy

CPRS Past Presidents Scholarship

Geraldine Wong

CPRS Past Presidents Scholarship

Heather Sayers

Dr. Robert E. Meyers, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Sauci Xiong

CPRS Administrators Section

Tanya Rao

Melissa Z. Kannas Memorial Scholarship

Tanya Rao

Women in Leisure Services Scholarship

Eric Dexter

Dr. Fred A. Brooks CPRS Development and Operations Scholarship

Veronica Luna

CPRS District 10 Scholarship

DJ Albarian

CPRS District 10 Scholarship

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losing speaker Kevin Bracy reminded us about choices in approaching work and life. Kevin distinguishes between four levels of standards ranging from “just showing up” to executing past good to everyday greatness. Here are recommendations from Kevin for working toward greatness during just a 20 minute walk each day: Steps to Actions at the Highest Standard - 20 min alone to plug into your Greatness Zone: Get up and head out for a walk or find a quiet place at home to walk through these ideas...

• 5 minutes of silence (quiet mind) • 5 minutes of gratitude and thankfulness (verbalize all that you’re thankful for, for 5 minutes) • 5 minutes of affirmation (talk yourself into greatness) • 5 minutes of visualization(picturing a perfect mellifluous day) #owntheday - So you can...#wintheday - Thanks Kevin, http://www.lifechangersintl.org/

Conference Attendees Win Cash, 2014 Conference Registrations and a Dream Vacation

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elegates who submitted their drawing form at the CPRS booth and were present in the hall during the drawings, had a chance to win one of two cash drawings of $100 sponsored by the 2014 exhibitors. The two winners were Megan Lucas, Buttonwillow Recreation &

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Park District, and Kevin Safine, City of Walnut Creek.

A 2015 conference registrations was given away to Marilyn Stern, County of San Diego and Tiarra Warner, City of West Hollywood. The grand prize drawing for the dream vacation was won by Dena Diggins, Cypress Recreation & Park District.

Delegates attending educational sessions also had the chance to win 2015 conference registrations. Any delegate that turned in an educational session evaluation was given a raffle ticket. At the end of the conference two winners were drawn. The lucky winners were Sue Fitzpatrick, City of Riverbank and Janae Polish.

During the Take Flight at the 2014 Welcome Reception were drawings for “air” inspired prizes. The winners and their prizes are: Bryan Cobb, City of Newark, $25 gift card; Esther Lila Banuelos, City of El Cerrito, $400 Southwest Airlines Gift Card; Lucy

Ramos Rodriguez, City of West Sacramento, 2015 Conference Registration; and Karen Sweeny, City of Morro Bay, a Kindle Fire.

Conference delegates had chances to win prizes even after the conference was over. Three names were drawn from delegates who completed the conference evaluation to win 2015 conference registrations. The winners are Debbie Lopez, City of Glendora; Linda McVicker, City of Bakersfield; and Dan Grijalva, City of Irwindale.

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Hardworking Volunteers Contribute to Conference Success

Local Host Committee

Program Committee

Executive Team: Chad Clanton, City of Tustin, Program Chair; Sheila Pautsch, City of South Pasadena, Vice ChairEducational Sessions; Virginia Nonaca Chavez, Retired, Teen Academy Chair; Meredith Petit, City of El Segundo, Hot Topics/Special Features Coordinator/Administrators Section; Philip Lopez, City of Lakewood, Ballfield Intensive/ Development & Operations Section; Pam Passow, City of San Clemente, Room Host Coordinator; Shawntee McCauley, City of Irvine, Room Host Coordinator; Heide Xitco, City of Cerritos, RecFitClinics; Colleen Reilly, Palo Alto VA, RT Institute Chair; Dr. Keith Fulthorp, CSU Long Beach, University/Educators Section, Candice McIntyre, OC Parks, Best of the Best Awards Coordinator; John Montanchez & Janet Pelayo, City of Garden Grove, Speaker Engagement Coordinator, Emeline Noda, Speaker Assistance Coordinator/Aging Services Section, Dan Belling, City of Arcadia, Speaker Assistance Coordinator; Craig Bronzan, Retired, AV Coordinators; Jenni Worsham, City of Cypress, District 10 Board; Crystal Zuniga, Rancho Cucamonga, District 11 Board; John Lawrence, Livermore Area Recreation & Park District, Mentoring Program Coordinator/Administrators Section; Jenn Priest, City of Irvine, Aquatics Facility Tour/ Aquatics Section; Carrie Woodward, City of Tustin, District 10 Board; Cameron Harding, City of Lomita; Gary Magill, City of Lake Forest; Dena Diggins, City of Cypress; Ed Kaleikini, City of Irvine; Sue Stoffel, OC Parks; Tim Pagano, City of Brea; Michael Hudak & Garrett Craig, Saddleback Valley Unified; Veronica Luna, City of La Mirada; Vanessa Osborn, City of Tustin, Janet Martell & Marc Gutfeld, City of Irvine

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City of Ontario: Co-Chairs Wayne Michalak and Julie Dorey, Elta Braga, Mark Chase, Tracee Davis, Adrian Escamilla, Geneo Farrar, Amber Fazlurrehman, Kathy Hickey, Robyn Hockenhull, Ann Huisman, Clay Lewallen, Richardo Medina, Phillip Moreno, Michael Muse, Frank Salgado, Vern Stiner, Tony Villalobos; City of Anaheim: Stacy Michalak; City of Chino: Tina Cherry, Judy Miller; City of Claremont: Bill Pallotto; City of Colton: Deb Farrar; City of Fontana, Jennifer Hunt, Michael Wright; City of Rancho Cucamonga, Ryan Samples; City of Riverside: Dawn Pia; County of Riverside Regional Park & Open Space District: Marquese Howard and RHA Landscape Architects-Planners, Inc.: Doug Grove

Exhibit Committee

Stephanie House, Exhibits Chair, West Side Recreation & Park District; Jim Bruno, Playgrounds by Design, Inc.; Justin Caron, Aquatic Design Group; Chuck Foley, HAI Hirsch & Associates, Inc.; Victor Gonzalez, West Coast Arborists, Inc.; Joe Guarrera, Capitol Enterprises; Richard Hawley, Robertson Industries, Inc.; Elliott Heffler, Eagle Sports & Awards Co.; Charles Luecker, Lincoln Equipment, Inc.; Derek McKee, Verde Design, Inc.; Pete Stokes, Dave Bang Associates, Inc.; Kevin Sullivan, LPA, Inc.; Susan Wipf, CPRS Exhibits Manager SPRING 2014 • CALIFORNIA PARKS & RECREATION

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2013-14 CPRS Board of Directors

2013-14 CPRS Leadership

CPRS recognizes the outstanding work of volunteers who provide considerable time and effort in providing CPRS members with invaluable programs and services. Please join CPRS in thanking the following individuals for their work in 2013-14.

Committee and Task Force Chairs Awards Committee Chair Tara Gee, City of Roseville To recognize outstanding individuals, organizations, and agencies for their programs, services and initiatives; facility design; park planning; and marketing and communications.

Legislative Committee Paul Romero To regularly communicate with state and federal legislators and administrators on issues affecting the delivery of park and recreation services; to testify on state and federal legislation; select legislator for outstanding legislative leadership; and communicate to members on issues affecting parks and recreation.

California Foundation for Parks & Recreation Kevin Miller, City of Foster City

Michelle Lacy President

Mark Mariscal President-Elect

Tim Barry Vice-President

CFPR Scholarship Fund Committee Bob Roessler, Cosumnes Community Services District Youth Development Committee Patrick Larkin, Cosumnes Community Services District To develop a Youth Development Academy to train professionals and youth to understand and apply selected youth development curricula and program models.

District/Section Leadership CPRS acknowledges the dedication and work of CPRS District and Section Presidents and their boards.

Ann Dunleavy Secretary-Treasurer

Ann Dunleavy Region 1 Representative

Anna Bielecki Region 2 Representative

Darin Budak Region 3 Representative

Tom Boecking Region 4 Representative

Aliah Brozowski Region 5 Representative

Become a member of the CPRS State Board of Directors.

We want to hear from you.

Ashley Howe Council of Section Representative

Doug Grove Council of Section Representative

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Contact Kristi McClure, CPRS Vice President.

619/409-5979 kmcclure@chulavistaca.gov

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2014 Come Join the Fun – Experience the Expo!

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he 2014 Expo Hall provided delegates the opportunity to preview the newest trends in park and recreation products and services, network with peers and industry experts, win incredible prizes, enjoy great food and bid on silent auction items.

Over 200 companies and nearly 1000 consultants and representatives were available to share their knowledge in the areas of park design, irrigation, technology, playground equipment, surfacing, safety, aquatics, arts & crafts, special events, and much more. Who spends their work day hearing about issues and finding solutions—the exhibitors!

Delegates were able to find some excellent values in the annual Silent Auction Wednesday and Thursday.

This Auction raised $4239 for the California Foundation for Parks and Recreation.

The Expo is always an integral part of your conference experience.

The following list of natioal and international companies helped make the 2014 Annual Conference a huge success for the park and recreation professional. Often the CPRS Education Division seeks input from CPRS company members because of their technical expertice. Do not hesitate to contact 2014 exhibitors about their products or services.

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A-G Sod Farms, Inc., Booth 812 (951) 687-7581 - www.agsod.com Sales and installation of turfgrass.

Active Network, Booth 927 (858) 652-6198 - www.activecommunities.com Our recreation software helps organizations get more participants, manage operations easier, and build stronger communities.

ADvisor’s Marketing Group, Inc., Booth 800 (800) 423-8478 – www.advisorsmarketing.com CPRS’ Parks Make Life Better!® promotional partner for uniforms, and thousands of logoed products.

Aflex Technology, Booth 834 (64) 3546-6747 - www.aflextechnology.com Pool inflatable obstacle courses, giant slides & animals for all aquatic situations.

AHBE Landscape Architects, Booth 806 (310) 838-0448 - www.AHBE.com Landscape architecture and master planning services.

All About Play, Booth 321 (916) 923-2180 - www.playgroundpros.com Playground equipment and park accessories.

Amateur Softball Association - REGION 14, Booth 624 (916) 521-7574 - www.sacramentoasa.org www.region14.com Recreational & competitive softball training, teaching & events for youth & adults.

American Association for Nude RecreationWestern Region, Booth 626 800/TRY-NUDE - www.aanr.com Premiere nudist advocacy group working with public and private entities to expand nude use acceptance.

American Ramp Company, Booth 817 (417) 206-6816 www.americanrampcompany.com Skate & bike park design, manufacturing & installation.

Aqua Source, Inc., Booth 425 800/574-8081 - www.aquasource.com Commercial pool equipment sales, service, installation, repair. Chlorination AQ, filters, heaters, ADA, robotic pool cleansers.

Aquatic Design Group, Booth 625 (760) 438-8400 - www.aquaticdesigngroup.com Planning, architecture, and engineering of competition, recreation, and leisure aquatic facilities.

Arch Pac Aquatics, Booth 328 (760) 734-1600 - www.archpac.com Architecture & Engineering for Aquatics.

Architerra Design Group, Booth 808 (909) 484-2800 - www.architerradesigngroup.com Landscape architectural and site planning services.

Ascension, Booth 100 (520) 881-2130 - www.wheelchairlift.com Manufacturer of premier portable wheelchair lifts for access to stages, platforms and orchestra pits.

AstroTurf, Booth 124 (706) 277-8873 - www.AstroTurf.com Synthetic Turf.

Atlas American LLC, Booth 239 (530) 230-0264 - www.atlasamerican.com Vandal resistant washroom accessories that are corrosion & theft resistant, ADA compliant, and made in America.

Beacon Athletics, Booth 120 (800) 747-5985 - www.beaconathletics.com Beacon Athletics offers field maintenance, game & practice and facility products.

BigToys, Booth 307 (866) 814-8697 – www.bigtoys.com Commercial play equipment made from recycled and environmentally sustainable material. Products offered in wood or metal and recycles plastics.

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u Expo Hall Birdie Ball, Booth 1006 (303) 638-8011 - www.birdieballcom Voted “Best new Product” at the PGA Show, Birdie Ball allows you to play golf anywhere.

Bithell, Inc., Booth 912 (626) 331-2292 - www.vitrocem.com Anti-graffiti coatings.

Bobcat Company, Booth 1017 (701) 241-8700 – www.bobcat.com Leading manufacturer of compact equipment for construction, rental, landscaping, agriculture, government and industrial markets.

Brock International LLC, Booth 116 (303) 544-5800 - www.Brock-International.com Safety base systems for synthetic turf.

BSN Sports, Booth 509 (800) 527-7510 - www.bsnsports.com Athletic and field equipment, field maintenance and apparel.

Bull Stockwell Allen, Booth 724 (415) 281-4720 - www.bsaarchitects.com Architects: Design & planning of Community & Recreation Centers, Sports Centers and Senior & Childcare Centers.

California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA), Booth 226 (916) 928-1625 - www.capca.com CAPCA ED provides regional continuing education events for California’s pest management license and certificate holders.

California Park & Recreation Society, Booth 831 (916) 665-2777 – www.cprs.org Three Thousand members strong, CPRS is the largest professional organization available to park & recreation professionals in California.

CPRS is dedicated to advancing California’s park & recreation profession through education, networking, advocacy and resources.

• CPRS Aging Section • CPRS Aquatics Section • CPRS Development & Operations Section • CPRS Supervisors Section • CPRS Recreation Therapy Section California State Parks, Booth 237 (916) 654-8686 - www.parks.ca.gov State Parks, Grants, Community Outreach Programs.

California Track & UBU Turf, Booth 905 (559) 237-2590 – www.californiatrack.com Turf & polyurethane running track.

CALRECYCLE, Booth 935 (916) 341-6490 - www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Tires/ BizAssist Recycled tire products.

Cal South Soccer Foundation/Cal South, Booth 221 (888) 429-7276 x1575 www.calsouthfoundation.org Nonprofit organization working to grow the game of soccer in Southern California.

Capitol Equipment, Inc., Booth 924 (626) 357-3768 - www.capitolequipinc.com Steel storage sheds.

CAPRCBM, Booth 1028 (916)799-5908 – www.caprcbm.org Non-profit organization to promote Commission and Board Member Association and support of CAPRCBM scholarship.

Catalina Express, Booth 228 (562) 485-3200 - www.CatalinaExpress.com High speed transportation to the beautiful Catalina Island daily from Long Beach, San Pedro, and Dana Point.

CWDG, Booth 620 (951) 369-0700 - www.comworksdg.com Park planning & design services “simply the best”.

Corona Clay Company, Booth 111 (951) 277-2667 Manufacture of Sport Clay mix.

Corworth/RFL, Booth 1029 (800) 447-6570 - www.corworth.com Innovative prefab modular buildings, developers of Smart Park Technologies and our patentpending CorWorth Management System.

Counsilman-Hunsaker, Booth 813 (314) 894-1245 - www.chh20.com Aquatic planning, design & engineering.

Courts and Greens, Booth 708 (661) 587-4602 - www.courtsandgreens.com Sports and recreation construction.

CH Bull Co., Booth 838 (650) 837-8400 - www.chbullco.com Tools to safely reach high reach maintenance and lighting including lifts and ladders.

Crossroads Mulch, Booth 338 (925) 250-5590 - www.crossroadsmulch.com Playground fiber installation & supply. Mulch installation & supply.

Cemrock, Booth 907 (520) 571-1999 – www.cemrock.com Our whimsical and durable interactive themed play sculptures make Cemrock playgrounds one of a kind.

CSI Software, Booth 125 (713) 942-7779 - www.csisoftwareusa.com Software that consolidates information from multiple locations understands and cultivates loyal customers and improves operational effectiveness.

CEW Enterprises/SportFence International, Booth 110 (877) 812-2111 - www.CEWEnterprisesInc.com www.SportFenceInternational.com Portable, transportable and permanent bleacher seating. Lightweight/portable temporary fencing.

Challenger Sports, Booth 818 (760) 945-2109 - www.challengersports.com British & Brazilian soccer camps. Seasonal training. World tours. Tournaments management, coach education uniforms & equipment.

Coast Recreation Inc., Booth 619 (714) 619-0100 - www.coastrecreation.com Playground equipment and site furnishings.

Colorado Time Systems, Booth 411 (970) 667-1000 – www.coloradotime.com Scoring systems for all sports.

Columbia Cascade Company, Booth 825 (503) 223-1157 - www.timberform.com Makers of TimberForm & PipeLine playground equipment and Outdoor Fitness Systems, and TimberForm site furniture.

Commercial Aquatic Services, Inc., Booth 937 (877) 794-6227 - www.SWIMCAS.com Commercial swimming pool service, repair, equipment, and chemical sales.

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CSU Long Beach, Booth 129 (562) 985-4068 CXT Incorporated, Booth 613 (916) 662-4228 - www.cxtinc.com Manufacturers of prefabricated concrete restrooms, concessions, office and storage buildings.

D & D Golf Cars, Inc., Booth 106 (626) 815-9335 - www.DandDgolfcars.com Cushman maintenance vehicles - electric, gas & diesel.

Dahlin Group, Booth 810 (925) 251-7200 - www.dahlingroup.com Architecture.

Dave Bang Associates/NSP3, Booth 203 (800) 669-2585 - www.davebang.com Specialists in equipping parks, playgrounds, site furnishings, shade shelters & athletic facilities since 1979.

David Evans and Associates, Inc., Booth 320 (909) 481-5750 - www.deainc.com Landscape architectural design services.

David Volz Design, Booth 721 (714) 641-1300 - www.DavidVolzDesign.com Award winning and LEED Accredited park planners and sport facilities experts.

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Expo Hall u HydroPoint, Booth 1024 (800) 362-8774 – www.hydropoint.com WeatherTRAK Smart Irrigation Controllers and centralized water management dashboards for mobile control.

ID Edge, Booth 832 (303) 665-0405 - www.idedge.com ID Edge offers identification and security products: ID card printers, consumables, badging accessories, and support.

Inflatable 2000, Booth 904 (626) 969-7780 - www.inflatable2000.com Inflatable interactive games, slides, obstacle courses, jumper, promotional items, rentals.

DEACERO, Booth 605 (800) 332-2376 – www.deacero.com Fencing.

Dero, Booth 413 (888) 337-6729 - www.dero.com Innovative bike parking and bicycle transit solutions.

Deschamps Mat Systems, Booth 117 (917) 928-3040 - www.mobi-mat.com Pathways.

Discount Playground Supply, Booth 1027 (888) 760-2499 www.discountplaygroundsupply.com Playground paths & supplies.

Discount School Supply, Booth 224 (310) 497-2303 - www.discountschoolsupply.com Arts & crafts, group games, sports equipment, afterschool & Pre-K equipment.

Eagle Sports & Awards, Booth 807 (310) 384-2540 - www.eaglesports.org Custom screen printing, embroidery promotional items. eTrak-plus, Booth 913 (877) 513-8725 - www.eTrak-plus.com eTrak-plus is a complete web-based parks & recreation management software solution, serving clients for 33 years.

Everlast Climbing, Booth 409 (651) 665-9131 – www.everlastclimbing.com We are committed to improving fitness with dynamic, innovative climbing walls that engage and inspire.

FacilityDude, Booth 134 (919) 674-8544 - www.facilitydude.com FacilityDude provides affordable, online facility management software to streamline maintenance, energy and business operations.

FieldTurf, Booth 113 (514) 375-2627 - www.fieldturf.com Artificial turf/sport surfaces.

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Fitness on Demand, Booth 112 Fitnessondemand1247.com Digital group fitness system that allows facilities to offer and manage video group fitness classes.

Gail Materials, Booth 820 (951) 667-6106 - www.gailmaterials.net Leading supplier of ballfield, specialty soil blends & stabilized decomposed granite.

GameTime, Booth 403 (800) 235-2440 – www.gametime.com GameTime is a leading manufacturer of commercial playgrounds, custom play spaces and outdoor fitness equipment.

Gator Bridge & Gator Dock, Booth 1020 Gatorbridge.com – gatordock.com Custom manufacturer of Trail Bridges, Pedestrian Bridges, Boat Ramp Docks, Kayak Launches & Marinas.

Grasshopper Company, Booth 521 (620) 345-8621 - www.grasshoppermower.com Grasshopper true zeroturn radius riding rotary mowers and quik-converter attachment system for year round implements.

Greenfields Outdoor Fitness, Inc., Booth 417 (888) 315-9037 - www.GreenfieldsFitness.com Manufacturer, designer, sales and distribution on outdoor fitness equipment.

Gro-Power, Inc., Booth 330 (909) 393-3744 - www.gropower.com Natural based fertilizers and soil conditioners for parks and sports fields.

HAI, Hirsch & Associates, Inc., Booth 525 (714) 776-4340 - www.hailandarch.com Landscape architectural and park planning services.

Hermann Design Group, Inc., Booth 918 (760) 777-9131 - www.hdg-inc.com Landscape architecture, park design and planning services.

Hunter Industries, Booth 805 (760) 744-5240 - www.hunterindustries.com Irrigation manufacturer.

Innova Disc Golf, Booth 1012 (909) 481-6266 - www.innovadiscs.com Manufacture of flying discs and targets for the sport of disc golf.

Innovative Playgrounds Company LLC, Booth 216 (877) 732-5200 - www.innovplay.com Sales, designs and project management for playground/fitness equipment, safety surfacing, shade structures, and sport/site amenities.

International Mulch Company, Booth 227 (314) 336-1030 - www.internationalmulch.com 100% recycled rubber products for playground, landscaping and commercial applications.

IZone Imaging, Booth 609 (254) 778-0722 - www.izoneimaging.com iZone Imaging is your best choice for custom high pressure laminate signs.

Keeper Goals/Sports Pins, Booth 128 (800) 594-5126 - www.keepergoals.com Soccer Goals, netting, bleachers, other filed equipment & awards.

Kidz Love Soccer, Booth 828 (408) 774-4625 - www.kidzlovesoccer.com Instructional soccer classes and camps for children 2-10 years of age.

Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., Booth 816 (619) 234-9411 - www.kimley-horn.com Engineering Design Consulting Services.

Knorr Systems, Inc., Booth 324 (714) 754-4044 - www.knorrsystems.com A parts and service company specializing in filtration, heating, water treatment and pool cover systems.

Kromer Co. LLC, Booth 1021 (800) 373-0337 - www.kromerco.com Athletic field grooming and painting equipment for natural grass and synthetic turf.

L.A. Steelcraft Products, Booth 1031 (626) 798-7401 - www.lasteelcraft.com L.A. Steelcraft is one of the leading manufacturers of quality outdoor equipment for over 60 years.

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u Expo Hall The Land Solution, Booth 717 (714) 659-6477 - www.TheLandsolutionLLC.com Industry specialists in surface solutions and sustainable plantscapes supported by project management and maintenance services.

Mulch Master, Booth 131 (877) 256-9639 - www.mulch-master.com Pneumatic Blower Services of IPEMA Certified Playground Fiber.

National Aquatics Distributor, Booth 225 (239) 390-1733 www.nationalaquaticsdistributor.com Master distributor of Siemens chemical controllers and UV infection systems for the aquatics industry.

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, Booth 1008 (310) 981-2000 – www.lcwlegal.com LCW is a public sector employment and labor law firm. Visit www.lcwlegal.com for more information.

Murdock Mfg., Booth 503 www.murdockmfg.com Manufacturer and supplier of outdoor drinking fountains, hydrants, pre-engineered park and recreation buildings, and bicycle security lockers.

The Lifeguard Store, Booth 1015 (309) 451-5858 - www.thelifeguardstore.com Lifeguard uniforms and equipment. Aquatic facility equipment.

Musco Sports Lighting, Booth 517 (641) 673-0411 - www.musco.com Musco specializes in the design and manufacture of sports lighting.

Lincoln Equipment, Inc., Booth 725 (925) 687-9500 - www.lincolnaquatics.com Lincoln Equipment, Inc. is a national distributor of commercial swimming pool equipment and aquatic supplies.

MVE Institutional Inc. Planners-Architecture Interiors, Booth 917 (949) 809-3380 MVEI is an Orange County based architectural firm that provides architectural, planning, interiors and sustainable design services.

Little Tikes/ All About Play, Booth 317 (916) 923-2180 - www.littletikescommercial.com Playground equipment solutions from traditional to customs. Everything you need to make your project unique.

LPA, Inc., Booth 731 (949) 701-4153 - www.lpainc.com Architectural, structural, civic, mechanical/ plumbing, electrical engineering, master planning, interior, signage and graphic design.

Maximum Solutions, Inc., Booth 804 (763) 235-2176 - www.maxsolutions.com Park and Recreation management software company with focus in program registrations, facility rentals and memberships etc.

My Bark Co., Inc., Booth 220 (209) 786-4042 - www.mybark.net Playground safety surfacing ADA/ASTM test & bulk landscape barks & soil amendments!

Nasco, Booth 527 (800) 558-9595 - www.enasco.com Sports equipment and arts & crafts.

National Carport, Booth 135 (775) 787-8845 - www.schoolshelters.com DSA - approved shade structures.

Neil O. Anderson & Associates, Inc., Booth 809 (925) 609-7224 - www.noanderson.com Aquatic Design & Engineering.

Neptune-Benson, Booth 911 (401) 821-2200 - www.neptunebenson.com A leading manufacturer of filtration systems for aquatic centers and waterparks since 1956.

NGI Sports, Booth 334 (800) 835-0033 - www.ngisports.com Tennis and track overlay guaranteed. Cushion court systems, sand filled turf, bocce and golf.

Norwell USA, Booth 906 (360) 556-3621 – www.norwell-usa.com Sculptural, stainless steel outdoor fitness equipment for adults and kids.

CRANE ARCHITECTURAL GROUP Innovations in Architecture

Decades of Quality Park & Recreation Projects

Specialties include:

MCE Corporation, Booth 122 (925) 452-2709 - www.mce-corp.com Maintenance & maintenance management for parks, facilities, streets & drainage.

Community Centers Daycare Centers Recreation/Sports Complexes Restrooms Senior Centers ADA Compliance Studios Picnic Shelters Concession Buildings Arts/Activity Centers Education Centers Historical Preservation and Restoration

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, Booth 231 (714) 523-1100 - www.medievaltimes.com Feasting & fun inside a medieval castle. Afternoon and evening shows for all ages.

MIG, Booth 713 (714) 871-3638 - www.mig.com Landscape architectural/planning services.

Miracle Recreation, Booth 602 (800) 264-7225 - www.miracleplayground.com Playgrounds, site furnishings, gazebos, splash pads. safety surfacing.

Mity-Lite, Inc., Booth 802 (801) 224-0589 - www.mitylite.com MITY-LITE is the leader in lightweight, durable folding tables and folding & stacking chairs.

Most Dependable Fountains, Inc., Booth 824 (901) 867-0039 - www.mostdependable.com Most Dependable Fountains manufactures Outdoor Drinking Fountains, Showers, Pet Fountains, Misters and Play Towers.

Services Full Service Architecture ADA Compliance Studies Building Design Space Planning Site Analysis Cost Estimating Land Planning Project Bidding and Negotiation Construction Contract Administration Sustainable Design

110 E Wilshire Ave., Suite 300, Fullerton, CA 92832 www.cranearchitecturalgrp.com (714)525-0363

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Expo Hall u Pirate’s Dinner Theatre, Booth 230 (714) 690-1497 www.piratesdinneradventureca.com Pirates Dinner Adventure is proud to present our new show - Rise of the Sea Dragon.

Play & Park Structures, Booth 309 (800) 727-1907 – www.playandpark.com Commercial playground equipment for ages 2-5 and 5-12 that encourages imaginative play while building key physical, social and emotional development skills.

Play Smart Surfacing, Inc., Booth 204 (909) 799-8100 - www.playsmartsurfacing.com Playground surfacing.

Play-Well TEKnologies, Booth 136 510-459-9620 - www.play-well.org Teaching engineering to kids with LEGO. PlayCore, Booth 303 (877) 762-7563 – www.playcore.com PlayCore helps build stronger communities by advancing play through research, education, and partnerships.

Playcraft Direct, Booth 236 (541) 955-9199 - www.playcraftsystems.com Commercial playground equipment. System components, free standing activities.

O Entertainment, Booth 127 (562) 495-5959 - www.oentertainment.net Outdoor event specialist, Carnival Street Fairs city special events, tents, stages, generators, consulting.

Outdoor Creations, Inc., Booth 424 (530) 365-6106 - www.outdoorcreations.com Manufacturer of precast concrete site amenities including custom items, picnic tables, bbq’s, fire pits, benches, signs, etc.

Pacific Park & Playground, Booth 420 (714) 846-4885 - www.pacparkplay.com Playground equipment and park accessories.

Pacific Park On the Santa Monica Pier, Booth 233 (310) 260-8744 - www.pacpark.com Youth, senior & educational field trips & activities on the historic Santa Monica Pier.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Booth 234 (760) 325-1449 - www.pstramway.com The Tramway takes visitors from the desert floor to the Mount San Jacinto State Park.

Peak Software Systems, Booth 1026 (801) 572-3570 x307 Peak Software’s SportsMan SQL Manages facility reservations, memberships, activity registrations, point-of-sale, financial reporting, and more!

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PlaySafe, LLC, Booth 710 (505) 899-9532 - www.play-safe.com Playground audit, maintenance training, strategic master plan development, G-max testing, expert witness, economic impact studies.

PR&P Architects: Childplay, Booth 201 (707) 557-2215 - www.childplay.info Architecture, playscape design & training creating environments of learning, discovery and joy for children.

Premier Polysteel Outdoor Furniture, Booth 1033 (641) 324-1093 - www.premierpolysteel.com Outdoor furniture, picnic tables, benches, bike racks, tree grates, receptacles completely coated, non-rusting.

Prominent Fluid Controls, Inc., Booth 208 (412) 787-2484 - www.prominent.us Prominent Fluid Control, Inc. is a global manufacturer of chemical automation – disinfection equipment.

Public Restroom Company, Booth 325 (888) 888-2060 - www.publicrestroomcompany.com Public Restroom Company is a design/build specialist for “odor free” park restroom buildings.

PW Athletic Mfg Co., Booth 316 (800) 669-2585 - www.PWAthletic.com Manufacturer of top-quality athletic park & site equipment since 1919.

R.C. Systems, Inc., Booth 611 (586) 469-4200 - http://recprosoftware.com Recreation management software solution.

Rain Drop Products, Booth 332 (419) 207-1229 - www.rain-drop.com Sprayground, water play structures, water playground & swimming pool features.

REACH - Booth 200 (952) 944-7727 - www.reachmedianetwork.com We provide and support digital communications: message screens, interactive kiosks, mobile app.

Recreation By Design, Booth 1004 (714) 484-7807 - www.recbydesign.com Sales representative of park and playground equipment.

Recreation Republic, Inc., Booth 707 (760) 690-4030 - www.recrepublic.com Playground equipment, site furnishings, shade structures.

RHA Landscape Architects - Planners, Inc., Booth 929 (951) 781-1930 - www.rhala.com Park planning, historical sites, sports facilities, consensus building, sustainable site design.

Richard Fisher Associates, Booth 513 (714) 245-9270 - www.rfaland.com Professional landscape architectural services and grant programs administration for parks & recreation facilities and streetscapes.

RJM Design Group, Inc., Booth 726 (949) 493-2600 - www.RJMdesigngroup.com RJM Design Group assists communities by designing sustainable, creative, and fun Community Inspired Spaces.

Roaring Camp Railroads, Booth 232 (831) 335-4484 - www.roaringcamp.com An 1880’s logging town, operating steam trains thru the Redwoods and to Santa Cruz Boardwalk.

RockCraft, Booth 703 (866) 786-1635 - www.rockcraft.net RockCraft is the leading manufacturer of concrete park and playground climbing boulders.

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Rocky Mountain Sunscreen, Booth 735 (303) 940-9803 - www.rmsunscreen.com Rocky Mountain Sunscreen offers superior bonding base technology in cost effective bulk containers.

ROMTEC, Inc., Booth 202 (541) 496-3541 - www.romtec.com Pre-Engineered packaged restroom & park buildings.

Rowley International Inc, Booth 711 (310) 377-6724 - www.rowleyinternational.com Aquatic design, engineering and consulting.

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u Expo Hall RRM Design Group, Booth 925 (805) 543-1794 - www.rrmdesign.com Landscape architecture, architecture, civil engineering, planning, surveying.

RTH Processing, Inc., Booth 336 (419) 692-3000 - www.rthprocessing.com RTH Processing, Inc. is a manufacturer of recycled rubber flooring and granulated rubber for recreational surfaces.

Rubberecycle, Booth 105 (732) 363-0600 Manufacturers of PLAYSAFER RUBBER MULCH, RUBBERBOND - safest unitary surface & ACCESS-A-MAT - affordable ADA access for playgrounds & beaches.

RWP Landscape Materials, Booth 921 (877) 476-9797 - www.rwpmulch.com Manufacturer of playground safety surfacing and a wide variety of landscape materials & building supply.

S & S Worldwide, Booth 103 (800) 243-9232 - www.ssww.com One stop shopping for arts, crafts and sporting goods.

City of Sacramento, Booth 933 Site of the 2015 CPRS Conference & EXPO.

Safeplay By Design, Inc., Booth 1003 (916) 647-0912 - www.spease.com Landscape Architecture certified.

Sator Sports, Inc., Booth 931 (310) 602-0127 - www.satorsoccer.com Soccer equipment company specializing in goals and training equipment (web/catalog).

SCI Consulting Group, Booth 603 (707) 430-4300 - www.sci-cg.com Opinion research, Prop 218 ballot measures.

Special taxes, levy administration, development impact fees, demographic studies.

SCMAF, Booth 219, 221 (626) 448-3605 - www.SCMAF.org Professional training, education and networking; insurance services; sports rules and competition for youth and adults.

SCORE Sports, Inc., Booth 217 (310) 880-6161 - www.scoresports.com Athletic sportswear soccer basketball baseball and equipment.

Security Lines US, Booth 1005 (818) 906-1212 – www.securitylines.us All-in-one 4 camera surveillance system; 1TB storage; Easy to mount; just add power; only $7495.

Shade Structures (a USA Shade & Fabric Structures), Booth 505 (714) 427-6980 - www.shadestructures.net Shade Structures “Screens the sun, Keep the Fun” with modular, custom & DSA approved shade covers.

Shaw Sports Turf, Booth 910 866/703-4004 - www.shawsportsturf.com One of the world’s leading providers of synthetic turf for athletic playing surfaces.

Smart Turf, Booth 218 (800) 421-6723 - www.smartturf.net Smart Turf is a synthetic grass product line made in the USA with the finest materials available.

SMG Equipment, LLC, Booth 920 (253) 350-8803 - www.smgequipment.com World’s leading manufacturer of tools & equipment for installation and maintenance of synthetic turf and track.

SnapSports, Booth 706 (801) 746-0143 - www.snapsports.com SnapSports - top rated athletic surfacing and sports floors for indoor and outdoor use.

Sof’ Solutions Inc., Booth 716 (801) 523-2452 - www.sof-solutions.com Sof’solutions offers a variety of recreation surfacing options. Indoor, outdoor, wet or dry, we’ve got your covered.

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Expo Hall u Sportaflex, LLC, Booth 909 (408) 460-2647 – www.sportaflex.com Portable fencing for softball, baseball, crowd control, special events and ad revenue generation.

Tri Active America, Booth 718 (800) 587-4228 - www.triactiveamerica.com Outdoor exercise equipment for parks, community centers, senior centers, schools and other organizations.

SportsIT, Booth 101 (800) 881-6515x1 – www.sports-it.com DASH – A cost-effective, cloud based parks & recreation platform from a proven provider – Run with it!

Trueline, Booth 830 (951) 817-0777 Sports court surfacing.

Sprinturf, Booth 901 (770) 933-4070 - www.sprinturf.com Synthetic turf surface for athletic fields.

SSA Landscape Architects, Inc., Booth 704 (831) 459-0455 - www.ssala.com Landscape Architect.

SSCI - Operation TLC(2), Booth 1025 (866) 996-7412 - www.ssci2000.com American’s #1 choice in Parks and Recreation background screening.

Tyler Technologies, Booth 1010 (800) 772-2260 - www.tylertech.com Software that serves agencies in the management of daily operations and finances for park and recreation programs.

UltraSite, Booth 408 (618) 282-8200 – ultra-site.com Manufacture high-quality commercial grade site furnishings, park amenities and outdoor recreation products.

United States Tennis Association, Booth 235 (310) 208-3838 x239 - www.usta.com

Structure Cast, Booth 902 (661) 742-3919 - www.structurecast.com Precast concrete restroom buildings and related structures.

United Storm Water, Booth 139 (626) 961-9326 – www.unitedstormwater.com Storm water management and porous pavement installation.

Sol Inc., Booth 900 (772) 286-9461 – www.solarlighting.com Solar-powered outdoor LED Lighting.

Sun Country System, Booth 737 (661) 268-1550 – timh@suncountrysystems.com Full service playground company - playground.

Spalding Team Sports, Booth 121 (270) 783-3800 - www.spalding.com Spalding basketballs, volleyballs, footballs & soccer balls. Dudley softball. Spalding basketball & volleyball equipment.

Surface America, Inc., Booth 733 (800) 999-0555 - www.surfaceamerica.com Poured in place surfacing.

Universal Studios Hollywood, Booth 229 (818) 622-3808 - www.universalyouthprograms.com Universal offers discount tickets to youth & ed groups.

Specialty Risk Insurance, LLC, Booth 114 (800) 849-0293 - www.specialtyriskinc.com Recreational insurance, accident & liability.

SpectraTurf, Booth 702 (800) 875-5788 - www.spectraturf.com SpectraTurf is committed to providing you with the best playground surfacing in the industry!

Spectrum Aquatics, Booth 508 (800) 791-8056 – www.spectrumproducts.com Your choice manufacturer of aquatic products for the construction and operation of commercial swimming pools.

Spohn Ranch Skateparks, Booth 617 (626) 330-5803 - www.spohnranch.com Design/build skateparks.

SportaFence Marketing Enterprises, LLC, Booth 916 (916) 715-6287 - www.sportafence.com Professional grade portable fencing 6’ x 10’ with 8-gauge coated wire and retractable wheels.

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SyberTech Waste Reduction Ltd., Booth 1002 (888) 888-7975 – www.swrl.com Our in-ground trash system, self watering planters and other products greatly save operational costs.

Tension Structures, Booth 1000 (562) 402-8335 - www.tensionstructures.com Tensioned fabric shade structures.

ThermaGreen Environmental, Booth 133 (416) 782-5837 – www.thermagreen.com Environmentally friendly shock impact & drainage pads built to perform for indoor or outdoor sport fields, playgrounds, and landscaping applications.

TMT Enterprises, Inc., Booth 210 (408) 432-9040 - www.tmtenterprises.net Supplier of premium ballfield materials, volleyball sand, playground materials, sand & soil mixes, organics & more.

Tomark Sports, Booth 803 (800) 959-1844 - www.tomark.com TotTurf, Booth 313 (800) 858-0519 – www.totturf.com We provide play and recreational surfaces through innovative products and services, customer education, and service.

VenTek International, Booth 130 (707) 773-3373 - www.ventek-intl.com VenTek International is a premier U.S. manufacturer of Automated Payment Systems and fee machines.

Verde Design, Inc., Booth 607 (408) 985-7200 - www.verdedesigninc.com Landscape architecture, sports planning and design.

Vermont Systems, Inc., Booth 826 (802) 879-6993 x3028 - www.vermontsystems.com Vermont Systems provides RecTrac Premier recreation & parks management software solutions with unparalleled support.

Victor Stanley, Inc. Booth 1001 (800) 368-2573 - www.victorstanley.com Victor Stanley has designed, engineered and manufactured quality site furnishings in the U.S. since 1962.

The Wakefield Company, Booth 903 (949) 470-1130 - www.wakefieldcothe.com Outdoor furnishings, manufacturer’s representative.

Water Odyssey/All About Play, Booth 709 (916) 923-2180 Spray park equipment with the most recirculation & themed play options. Proudly made in the USA.

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u Expo Hall Waterplay Solutions Corp., Booth 811 (250) 712-3393 x215 - www.waterplay.com Waterplay® Solutions Corp. is a supplier and innovator of aquatic recreation equipment.

West Coast Arborists, Inc., Booth 712 (714) 991-1900 - www.wcainc.com Tree maintenance and management company providing services for municipalities and public agencies.

West Coast Turf, Booth 919 (760) 340-7300 - www.westcoastturf.com Growers and installers of premium quality sod and stolons, as well as seed fertilizer, and sports field consulting.

WhiteWater West, Booth 908 (604) 273-1068 - www.whitewaterwest.com WhiteWater is the global leader in waterpark design, engineering, manufacturing and installation.

Willdan, Booth 212 (714) 940-6300 - www.willdan.com Design Services - Park Planning, Sports and Fitness, Recreational Facilities, Streetscapes and Urban Beautification, Re-Vegetation/ Restoration.

Willoughby Industries, Booth 126 (317) 638-2381 – www.willoughby–ind.com World-wide manufacturer of stainless steel outdoor drinking fountains, water bottle fillers and showers.

WLC Architects, Inc., Booth 739 (909) 987-0909 - www.wlcarchitects.com WLC Architects provides architectural services for community centers, senior centers, theaters and libraries.

World Waterpark Association, Booth 119 (913) 599-0300 - www.waterparks.org The World Waterpark Association is a memberdriven organization providing education to water leisure professionals.

Xeripave, Booth 132 (844) 799-3777 - www.xeripave.com Xeripave & Xeribrix are high infiltration pavers designed for collection and capturing storm water.

Xtreme Green Electric Vehicles, Booth 1016 (702) 870-0700 – www.xgpinc.com Manufacturer of lithium battery powered electric specialty vehicles used for security and maintenance purposes.

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We Say “Goodbye” and “Hello” Everything We Really Needed To Know We Learned from Jane Adams

CPRS Welcomes Stephanie Stephens as Our Executive Director

- Michelle Lacy, CPRS Past President

- Mark Mariscal, CPRS President

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hen we start our careers as bright eyed twentyyear olds most of us have designs on changing the world and making an impact in people’s lives. This motivation led us to choose public service as a vocation, but as we embarked on that journey we became mired in the weeds of day-to-day responsibilities which include program budgets, flyers, mowing, planting, and purchasing supplies and it became more difficult to see the sum of the tasks that consumed our world. With busy days we often don’t have the time to hear the faint whispers of thanks from those we serve, and it takes an ally to our profession to remind us that what we do matters every day. As professionals we are fortunate to have a strong group of Association Staff members at the California Park & Recreation Society who teach us how to make a difference and remind us that what we do on a daily basis matters.

Many of you may not have met former Executive Director Jane H. Adams, but this April she wraps up her 30 year career, of which over 26 years were spent guiding, supporting, cheering, and challenging our profession to matter. “During her tenure Jane has inspired a generation of recreation professionals and has been a driving force in raising our expectations of ourselves as professionals,” said Past President Angie Avery. When

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n the last few months since her hiring, I have had the opportunity to learn a little about Stephanie Stephens, CAE as she prepared for her move west to begin her new position as Executive Director of the California Park & Recreation Society. Here is an inside glimpse so you can get to know her a bit as well.

From a humble beginning in Kansas, Stephanie moved in her pre-teen years to Colorado. Her first job at age 14 was serving dinner at a local nursing home. That is where she fell in love with working in the service industry, stating “It made me happy to bring a little sunshine to the lives of the folks living at the home.” After graduating from the University of Northern Colorado with a BS in Recreation Administration, she began her park and recreation career as a Senior Program Coordinator at the Windsor (CO) Recreation Department advancing to Program Specialist at the Broomfield (CO) Senior Center. She started working for the Colorado Recreation & Park Association as an Administrative Assistant and for the last ten years, has served as Executive Director. Her most recent ‘proud moment’ was passing the Certified Association Executives exam in January 2014.

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examining the affect Jane has had on our profession it was apparent that Jane’s influence has permeated not only the profession, but has shaped how individuals provide park and recreation services throughout the state. While most of us have learned our profession through structured educational opportunities, what you may not realize is that Jane Adams taught us everything we really needed to know about Parks and Recreation.

As public servants, advocacy was considered taboo as we attempt to remain impartial and stay out of the debate regarding essential services in our community. By nature we are a nonconfrontational group which means that we are fairly comfortable taking what is given to us and rolling with the punches. We were the Department that always did more with less and couldn’t seem to articulate our needs like those in uniform. “We learned through Jane to articulate our goals in our towns and cities and to demand a seat at the table when critical decisions were made. She taught us to be leaders, not followers; to speak up and defend ourselves, and to be proactive about the benefits of our services,” stated Past President Angie Avery. Jane introduced us to advocacy and assisted in teaching us the importance of having a voice. She

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assisted in demystifying the legislative process and gave us tools to be effective in our advocacy efforts. During her tenure the State passed two Park bonds and the CPRS Legislative Scorecard has been used to communicate to lawmakers where they are aligned with the important issues facing our profession. According to President-elect Tim Barry, “Jane’s leadership to improve our profession’s stature in the minds of elected leaders has been outstanding.”

When working day-to-day in the Park and Recreation profession it is often difficult to see past the next item on your to-do list. Our days are consumed with reports for Council, resident complaints, staff training, registration, and monitoring the health of planted materials, therefore planning for the future is often difficult when you are in survival mode. Jane taught us that we need to have a plan for the future and communicate that plan to the broader community. “Her role in creating and sustaining the VIP Action Plan. The timing of that effort was absolutely crucial to advancing the role of Parks and Recreation here in California,” said Past President Shelia Canzian. The implementation of the VIP Action Plan positioned many Park and Recreation Departments to weather the 2008 economic downturn and the Departments which had utilized the available tools and communicated their vision to decision-makers reported less budget cuts than Departments which chose not to actively implement the information.

In addition, Jane’s work on identifying the purpose or our “why” for our profession has inspired professionals to examine the programs and services offered to their communities. “Jane is a visionary who understands the impact of parks in people’s lives. Jane inspired her staff, leadership teams and members to work from a sense of purpose, understand the depth and breadth of the impact they are making, and to persevere, no matter how difficult the challenge may be,” stated Past President Darin Loughrey. The work CPRS conducted relative to the branding campaign spotlighted the importance of the work we do in our communities. Jane undertook a major project to scientifically quantify

the importance of our work and how we impact the lives of Californians.

Through that work we learned that 98% of California households visit a park each year and that our profession makes lives better.

Under Jane’s leadership CPRS had 4,100 members at its peak and is the largest state Park and Recreation Association in the United States. The benefits of belonging to a professional association may not be immediately apparent, but according to CPRS members Jane inspires them to take an active role in personal development. “She demonstrated the importance of networking and information sharing to improve my chances of success in my work,” says Tim Barry, CPRS President-elect.

In addition to providing a platform for professionals to meet, greet, and share knowledge with one another, Jane is diligent in teaching professionals that the strength of the profession lay in our numbers. Jane taught us that we need to rely upon each other for assistance and shout the same message in order to be heard over the noise created by competing voices. Jane also showed us how to create partnerships with other disciplines that share similar goals such as public health and safety.

Lastly Jane taught us how to be better people. “Jane is a shining example of how to pursue all your goals with passionate determination. That’s something I’ve tried to emulate in my work,” says Past-President Pilar AlcivarMcCoy. So often we don’t take the time to take stock of the impact people have had on our profession or us as individuals and rarely do we acknowledge that we are better for knowing them.

Jane, we thank you for teaching us about advocacy, communicating our vision, working with a sense of purpose, and that we have strength in our numbers. Our profession is indebted to you and we will be forever grateful for the time you have spent in making us better. In the words of Past President Darin Loughrey, “Jane is idealistic, a lifelong learner and an adventurous spirit who is up for any challenge or event. Jane’s model of good living is one I will pursue until my time is spent.”

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u We Say Hello One of the first things on the agenda for our Stephanie – aside from meeting members and visiting agencies - is getting her fill of fresh seafood! She loves to cook and experiment with new recipes and is excited to be moving to a longer garden growing season. She even joked during her interview that if this “association management thing doesn’t work out; I’d like to be the next Food Network Star!”

Once Stephanie and her partner Jill get settled in Sacramento, you will no doubt find them on a trail, enjoying one of their favorite outdoor activities, hiking. Now that they will also be close to water, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding are on the agenda for weekend fun.

Stephanie’s plan is to spend time visiting members and communities around the state over the next year.

She wants to know what challenges you are facing and how CPRS can help you overcome them. “I’m very passionate about parks and recreation, and the impact it has on a community.

Everyone in this field brings such value to the table and I am honored to be a part of helping professionals be the best they can be. Nothing makes me happier than seeing our members learning, networking, growing into amazing leaders... and most importantly, having fun while doing it all,” Here are a few more questions I asked, just for fun…

What three albums would you want if you were stranded on a deserted island?

Billy Joel’s Greatest Hits Garth Brook’s Greatest Hits Queen’s Greatest Hits What was the last book you read?

I’m currently in the middle of book one of The Game of Thrones and I’m addicted!

Oh wait... perhaps I should mention that leadership book I’m also reading?

What is a favorite city that you have visited while on vacation?

Cape Cod - Ok, it’s not just one city but it’s an amazing place to vacation, all along the cape!

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If you could spend ten days anywhere in the world for vacation, where would you go and why?

Italy, eating my way through the entire country! The culture, the language, the food, the wine, the history offer so many opportunities.

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Reflections of a 26 Year Career with CPRS Jane H. Adams CPRS Executive Director, 1988 - 2014 As I gaze out my office window the memories flood over me: my introduction as your new Executive Director at the 1988 annual California & Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Training Conference in Long Beach; attending CPRS Board of Director meetings when we had 31 at the table; leaders taking “leaps” as they made decisions that were controversial (buying a building as an example); attending a District 5 Awards Banquet in the Central Valley and driving home in fog so thick that President Jim Raymond had to open his car door to follow the yellow center line on the highway; being warmly greeted by members at every CPRS event I attended; watching the polls on election night when statewide park bonds were on the ballot; meeting dignitaries such as California’s Governors, Maya Angelou and Leo Buscaglia, and visiting amazing parks and facilities throughout this great state. What a life I have had as CPRS’ Executive Director!

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When I was first appointed Executive Director frankly I was in awe of CPRS. It was an organization I had heard about almost my entire career. Throughout the country, CPRS has always been viewed as a respected and forward thinking organization. To think that I was now the Executive Director was thrilling!

Since our beginnings in 1945 CPRS has set high standards and innovation. CPRS created one of the first state certification programs that is still going strong through the California Board of Recreation & Park Certification; it has passed numerous statewide park bonds; we own a building in Sacramento; we hired a Director of Education at which time only NRPA had a Director of Professional Development; we developed the first strategic plan for the parks and recreation profession, Creating Community in the 21st Century; and we developed the only public opinion research based campaign, Parks Make Life Better!®. Through our Districts and Sections we have offered literally thousands of educational, networking, and social events. Our annual conference has been held continuously since 1949. Our re-vamped awards

program is recognized nationally and has been adopted by other state park and recreation associations.

There is no “I” in CPRS

If you noticed I used the words “we” and “our” when mentioning some of our achievements. There is no “I” in CPRS. Any success I have had as your Executive Director has been because of YOU – the CPRS members! CPRS is valued because YOU value the opportunities to network, learn, share, debate, challenge, beg, borrow and steal! Each year CPRS members lead our Districts, Sections, committees, task forces, and conference planning. We rely upon YOU to attend events, volunteer, speak, serve as room hosts, golf, set up and tear down, write for our publication, share your resources and best practices and even challenge our thinking.

In addition to the CPRS members, there is an incredible team of dedicated professionals working at our headquarters. They often “have my back” and they lead many of our projects and membership services. We are a “seasoned” staff which speaks to the passion they have for parks and

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recreation, our members, as well as how valued CPRS is as an employer. Please join me in recognizing our amazing staff members: • Janet Albritton, Assistant to the Executive Director/ Meeting Planner (10 years of service) • Linnie Andreotti, Registrar (5 years of service) • Tammy Campos, Director of Finance (18 years of service) • Cheryl Coyle, Education Assistant (part time – 10 years of service) • Leslie Fritz, Director of Education (18 years of service) • John Glaeser, Director of Communications (14 years of service) • Beatriz Godinez-Munez, Membership Services Coordinator (24 years of service) • Susan Wipf, Director of Marketing and Membership (31 years of service) • Melonie Zarzuela, Assistant Advertising Manager (part time – 10 years of service)

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This article is entitled, “Reflections on a 26 Year Career,” so here is what I have learned: • Know your WHY. Why did you choose parks and recreation as your career? This WHY must be drawn from your gut, it’s emotional, it’s where we connect with our passion; it’s our purpose in life. Write it down. Memorize it. How and What may change but your WHY will not.

• Have an elevator speech about what you do. Don’t lead with your job title. Start with your WHY. • Say “yes” more than “no.”

• Keep learning. Read at least one publication or article a month outside your interests.

• Share your time and talents.

• Ask “how can I help?” and mean it. If you don’t mean it – don’t say it. As leaders in our community, we are here to serve others.

• Try it. Typically the worst that can happen will not happen.

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• Fail. My best learning came from failing.

• Trust your gut more often than not; especially in hiring.

• Say “thanks.” Say it a lot. Say it to your patrons, your elected officials, your co-workers, your volunteers and even your detractors (as they make us think hard about what we do and how we do it).

• Laugh and play!!!

• You are a role model about the value of play, nature, physical activity, nutrition, aging, accessibility, and equity.

I leave you with two thoughts: The first is YOU change lives each and every day. You touch souls each and every day.

It may be the toddler who stops on the path in the park and sees her first bug – she is enthralled and won’t leave it. She becomes a world renowned botanist. It may be the senior who lives in an abusive household who gets a respite when he comes to the community center for a game of pool, a dance class, or a noon meal. It may be the teen who has nowhere to go after school so he comes to the park and is befriended by a park supervisor who notices him and begins to talk to

him every day. It may be the child who gains confidence by learning to swim, comes out of their shell, and becomes an Olympic contender. It may be the teen who is passionate about making a video who gets that chance through the summer video class. It may be the unemployed male who wants to volunteer as it gives them a sense of worth. You teach.

You create joy. You encourage people to explore, share, learn about themselves, their community, and their environment.

Yes, we have detractors. Those who think spending tax dollars on parks and recreation is ill advised. They are the vocal ones to be sure. But don’t ever forget that they are the minority – in fact we have research that shows that 98% of California households visit a local park at least once a year.

Other than services provided by public works (streets and sewers) I cannot think of any other government service that is accessed so frequently by so many.

When you hear those detractors, go to a park, sit on a bench, watch and listen. Go to a swimming pool, senior center, playground, day camp, etc. Go there to get your “juice” back.

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This “juice” is your passion for what you are doing. One of our keynote speakers, Dewitt Jones, talked about having “juice” in your camera. This “juice” is what fuels us. It is what propels us forward. It is our passion.

Secondly, if you want to make a difference, join a movement. CPRS is a movement. If you are reading this article you “get it.” So I challenge you to find one more person to join the CPRS movement. This movement is about positioning parks and recreation as an essential service in each and every community in California. It’s about using our collective voice and resources to articulate the value we bring to lives and communities. I read this in a blog post about New York City parks, written by a citizen and I believe it to be so true:

Our parks are where we show off.

Our parks are where we hide.

To close, thank you for 26 years of support. Seeing all of you at the 2014 conference in Ontario was a perfect way to end with CPRS. Starting with the standing ovation at the general session through Friday night’s CPRS Annual Awards Banquet, the conference was overwhelmingly personal and memorable. So many of you stopped to say “thanks” and I appreciate your thoughts, well wishes and cards. It was an honor to have my husband, David and daughter, Katie, join me as well as my brother, Jack Hipps, and a great friend Ann Schroeder, who both came from St. Louis to be with me during that memorable week. Your kind words lift my heart to the heavens! Jack was particularly struck by the number of you who said “hi Jack!” as you passed him in the hall or struck up a conversation between sessions. He kept saying, “I have been to many conferences but your members are amazing!” I say amen to that.

Our parks are where we play.

Our parks tell us about ourselves.

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Embracing Water Conservation

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By Liz Ketabian Park Planning Manager City of Carlsbad

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hen many think of Southern California, the immediate picture is of sunny skies and crystal clear swimming pools. Whether you think of tourists dipping their toes into a resort pool, families splashing around in a back-yard pool or children learning to swim at their community pool, water is inevitably involved.

This was far from the picture many had in mind in early 2014 when California Gov. Jerry Brown declared a drought emergency in the state. After record-setting lack of rainfall and snowpack, all eyes were suddenly on California’s urgent need to address water conservation and supply challenges.

In that same month the drought was declared, one California city held a grand opening ceremony for a new community park that was constructed with conservation in mind and serves as a model for water smart operations. The Alga Norte Community Park, a $40 million 32 acre project, was delivered by the City of Carlsbad and includes a state-of-the-art aquatics center built and operated with sustainability as a guiding principle.

As cities throughout California search for ways to make their current and planned infrastructure more water efficient, the Alga Norte park is a useful case study that was 10 years in the making for the Carlsbad community. The end result is a park and aquatics center that includes significant water saving features that include: recycled water to irrigate most of the grounds, except the aquatic center, reducing use of potable water; synthetic turf covering two of the three ball fields and the aquatic center grounds, saving irrigation water; and water-saving native and adaptive plants throughout the park.

Some of the features are as extensive as bioswale retention areas to filter storm water runoff and weather-based central command irrigation controllers which assure efficient use of both recycled and potable water. Other features are as basic as low-flow toilet fixtures and showerheads to conserve water. All of it adds up to offer one of the greenest parks in the region.

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Water Conservation u A unique, yet responsible, treasure for the City of Carlsbad

Carlsbad is coastal city of nearly 110,000 located in northern San Diego County. While proximity to the Pacific Ocean can make the region seem water-rich, the area is arid with very little rainfall and natural water resources. Nonetheless, Carlsbad is among Southern California cities that have built a strong economy and active livelihood dependent on water.

The city is known for its cluster of biotech labs and corporations, many of which depend on high volumes of purified water. Carlsbad is also a hub for the action sports industry, which often includes athletic employees who train in local pools for competitive swimming and triathlon events. Carlsbad values water and understands the importance of conserving and reusing this limited, but precious resource.

The highlight of the Alga Norte Community Park is all about water: with an aquatics center that is ideal for trainers with a 56-meter competition pool, a 25-yard 12-lane instruction pool, a warm water spa for adults and a fitness room designed for aquatics strength training.

Competitive swimmers and divers fill the pool schedule from day one, and the park balances the needs of professional teams and athletes in training with space for children to play in separate pools and rentals that include inflatables for one-of-a-kind birthday parties and events. Group

and individual swimming lessons are offered year round, along with aquatic camps, deep water boot camp, diving classes and innovative activities like paddleboard pool yoga.

Additional features of the new $40 million park include: a splash pad for children, off-leash dog park with areas for large and small dogs, dog agility props and a dog training area, a playground with shade structures over the play equipment; one lighted full basketball court and one half basketball court; three lighted multi-purpose ball fields with a snack bar; and shaded picnic areas with barbeques.

These amazing amenities throughout Alga Norte are enjoyed by hundreds of community-members every day. But the expansive facility and high volume of traffic walking, biking, swimming and playing at the park means large amounts of water, energy and other resources are consumed.

The city sought to construct and operate the park with sustainability in mind and their early planning is appreciated today for its considerable water and energy-saving features.

Soon after Governor Brown’s announcement, the local Carlsbad Municipal Water District declared a Drought Response Level 1 urging residents to reduce their water consumption by 10 percent, and already the Alga Norte facility was doing its part to operate in a sustainable manner.

From the first day of operations on December 31, 2013 the park has followed traditional conser vation measures requested of the public and local businesses, such as only irrigating landscaping before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m. and installing water-saving landscaping. Other features go beyond traditional measures, like the water saving measures detailed in this article, or the water quality measure of managing runoff from the dog park through an innovative storm drain system that treats water runoff before entering the city’s storm drain system.

Saving water

Saving water means saving money, and city leaders spent years analyzing the best way to not only construct, but operate the Alga Norte Com46

munity Park. Through this process, every penny was counted and every drop of water was considered as various operational plans and models were considered. Ultimately, a long-term facility operations plan was adopted that would help assure an end-toend financial success for Alga Norte through conservation and waste reduction measures, among others.

The majority of the action at the aquatics center might be in the water, but the synthetic turf and water-saving landscaping surrounding the pools are all designed to conserve and minimize water usage. As an alternative to natural grass, synthetic turf was installed at the aquatic center grounds as well as in two of the three sports fields, reducing the need for irrigation water and minimizing long-term maintenance costs.

Other water-saving features were installed at Alga Norte designed to decrease domestic water usage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. For example water-saving landscaping, including nearly 350 trees, were planted throughout the park. The majority of the park’s grounds are irrigated by recycled water, which reduces the use of drinking water for irrigation. And a weather-based, irrigation controller has been installed to oversee all park watering and to ensure maximum efficiency of water resources.

Protecting the taxpayer’s financial investment and water resources went hand in hand with also protecting local streams, a nearby lagoon and the Pacific Ocean, located just a few miles away from Alga Norte Community Park. To that end, special landscaping features called “bio swales” were installed along the park’s east side to naturally filter storm water runoff before it flows to local streams, lagoons and to the ocean. This natural filtration helps protect local water quality and the environment.

Additional environmental construction features include installation of solar panels to heat the pools and energy-efficient lights and pool pumps.

Smarter heating and cooling solutions accompany the water wise features. In order to conserve energy use, carbon dioxide sensors were installed in all aquatic center and park meeting

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rooms. These sensors automatically power central heat and air systems off when rooms are partially occupied or unoccupied. This investment of $100 per sensor will save taxpayers thousands of dollars in energy costs each year and supports the city’s dedication to sustainability at all levels.

Energy savings

While keeping water from spilling or evaporating is always a goal, letting the sun shine has also provided a great solution though the use of natural light. Tubular solar lights are being used in the park to collect and concentrate sunlight and illuminate building interiors. Including this feature in the park restrooms and interior meeting rooms drastically reduces the use of electrical lights during daytime events and programs, therefore cutting energy costs.

A solar thermal heating system is utilized in the park’s aquatic center to capture sunlight and use it to warm pool water. The system preheats the water before it enters pool heaters, drastically reducing the overall energy needed to heat the pool. This feature has the potential to save taxpayers around $18,000 in energy costs each year.

While care is taken to preheat water, the consistent (daily) use of thermal insulating blankets for the pools are also applied to reduce heat loss once the water is in the pool. This process preserves water and reduces chemical use by preventing evaporation and conduction.

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like ENERGY STAR appliances, were installed in the aquatics center concessions kitchen to reduce overall energy and water usage. The ENERGY STAR rating is given only to the most energy-efficient products that assist in the reduction of energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions and the City of Carlsbad sought to achieve the highest level of cost-recovery and saving through each detail in construction and furbishing of the new park and aquatics center.

Energy-efficient LED lights are utilized throughout the park to illuminate parking lots, building exteriors, walkways, sports fields and the aquatic center. Using LED instead of traditional incandescent lighting provides longer-lasting lights that use significantly less energy than traditional incandescents. This high-efficiency lighting illuminates the sports fields and aquatic center and is saving taxpayers about $40,000 in energy costs each year.

Monitoring water and energy are part of sustaining these efficiencies. High-tech energy management systems are in place to monitor and regulate energy usage throughout the park. Automated monitoring stations on each pool adjust the chemistry, saving on chemicals. These “smart” automated systems enable the city to continuously access usage levels and make adjustments where needed to reduce overall energy costs and water usage.

Upcoming enhancement considerations include possible future installation of photovoltaic solar panels to

The mantra to observe eco friendly construction and reduce, reuse and recycle was applied during construction of this great new community as well as for each day of its operation by the city and enjoyment by the community.

A full 70 percent of this park’s normal construction waste was recycled.

This included all concrete, steel, plastic and wood, which was diverted from local landfills. Recycled construction materials were used where possible throughout the park. For example, recycled shredded rubber was utilized for the park’s tot lot, training room and synthetic turf fields. A new approach to the irrigation system was also utilized using a two wire irrigation controlling system which saved thousands of feet of copper wire.

This dedication to reducing, reusing and recycling applies to some of the water delivered to Alga Norte via “purple pipes.” This recycled water, delivered within the Carlsbad Municipal Water District service area, has received an advanced level of treatment known as tertiary treatment, which mirrors nature’s own treatment, only at an increased speed. Primary treatment settles the solids out of the wastewater. In the secondary treatment stage, biological systems consume organic waste. In the third or tertiary stage, wastewater is filtered through fine sand or charcoal. The recycled water is then disinfected before leaving the treatment plant. The finished product is a high quality water that is safe for landscape irrigation.

Each year, the Carlsbad Municipal Water District distributes nearly 1.23 billion gallons of recycled water to local irrigation customers, more than 16 percent of the total supply of water and recycled water distributed by the water district. The use of recycled water at Alga Norte helps decrease demand for the entire region. This may not seem like a lot, but in consideration of the historic drought California is facing, every drop in the right direction offers a huge boost for the local economy, environment and future of the region.

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Looking Towards the Future: Recreation & Technology

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By Cassandra Reyes Senior Recreation Director II City of Los Angeles

f you can’t beat them, join them. The youth of today are far more advanced in technology than we were at their age. Smart phones, iPads, and computers are part of their normal daily existence and they readily embrace this at a very early age. At two years old, my son was using and navigating through my iPhone in ways I hadn’t even discovered. I was learning from him.

While this is amazing, it also has its disadvantages. One of my husband’s biggest pet peeves is the groves of children on electronic devices while at restaurants.

I can understand the peace and quiet these parents are striving for, but aren’t they also robbing their children of important life and social lessons? What about the opportunity to learn patience, eye contact, restaurant etiquette, the art of conversation, and an appreciation for the human connection? Additionally, our youth speak a new technologically infused language. What can we do to embrace their needs and communication while also role modeling some of the life skills that are important to the human connection which are seemingly lacking?

“There are [increased] concerns expressed by parents and media regarding children’s growing engagement with video games which seems to exacerbate the sedentary nature of their daily life (R. Magielse & P. Markopoulos, 2009.)” The role of technology in children’s lives is a topic that is heavily debated.

[Although this issue is complicated], it is easy for advocates of nature, outdoor play and everyday childhood freedoms to think that screens and gadgets are our enemy.

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u Recreation & Technology Right from birth and throughout childhood, children are naturally curious, and have an appetite for experience and adventure. The young of our species are nature’s most efficient learning machines. And children have evolved to make sense of the world multi-modally.

Real-world, hands-on experiences – those that involve all their sensory modalities simultaneously – have unparalleled power in forging an understanding of the objects, people, and places around them.

Think of a child climbing a tree. [Their] whole body, mind and senses are working in unison. Her progress is helped by split-second, largely subconscious feedback loops that integrate information from the feet, fingers, arms, legs, eyes, and ears. [Their] decisions and actions are shaped by complex, highly sensitive balance and kinesthetic systems.

Children who are indoors in front of screens miss out on the power of these multimodal experiences. (T. Gill, http://rethinkingchildhood. com/2013/10/23/technologyoutdoor-childhood/) The youth of today are invested in their technological way of life. Additionally, teaching that technology is bad is both inappropriate and false. So it is no wonder many are challenged by how to engage youth in the physical world while also encouraging technology. In recreation we often shy away from technology and emphasize the outdoors and physical activity, but research indicates we will need to merge the two in the future to both engage and promote development and social interaction.

Although it is not always in the forefront of hot topics, research and development is being done to accomplish just that. Two examples of this movement towards pervasive games are Human Pacman aimed at adults

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and Ambient Woods which targets youth players.

Pervasive games merge computer gaming with pervasive computing and communication technologies. Typical video games encourage sedentary players to be fixed to a screen. Creators of pervasive games are exploring the idea of human computer interaction where users are physically submerged in the game. Thus redefining role-playing games where players are physically active.

Pervasive games [can] potentially address [concerns], if they are designed so that play preserves some of the valuable elements of traditional outdoor games, [such as social and physical development.] Pervasive games are augmented reality games played outdoors, in large areas, ranging from playgrounds to cityscapes, as opposed to applications tied to sub-room size such as tabletop augmented reality or multi-modal interac-

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(R. Magielse & P. Markopoulos, 2009, p. 2181).

Human Pacman is based on the internationally popular 1980’s video arcade game. “[It] is pioneering a new form of gaming that anchors on physicality, mobility, social interaction, and ubiquitous computing (mixedrealitylab.org.)” It takes the physicality that people crave and merges it with the technological world of gaming. This game’s purposeful incorporation of human interaction and touch captures the human need to be social entities. It is the basis for the popularity of physical movement based game such as Dance Dance Revolution.

[In Human Pacman], the players immerse in role-playing of the characters Pacman and Ghosts by physically enacting the roles. Utilizing the computing power of wearable computers and the underlying network support, Human Pacman takes mobile gaming to a new level of sophistication by incorporating virtual fantasy and imaginative play activity elements, factors which propelled the popularity of computer games, with the implementation of Mixed Reality on the Head Mounted Displays (HMD).

For example to devour the virtual “enemy”, the player has to tap on the real physical enemy’s shoulder, which is an instinctive action to “catch” the “enemy.”

By employing the philosophy of ubiquitous computing, [they] have implemented a system that embeds everyday physical objects with digital fantasy meanings.

For example, players have to collect virtual ingredients by intuitively picking up physical sugar jars laid across the game area. These Bluetooth embedded sugar jars when picked up will automatically communicate with the wearable computer by adding the corresponding virtual ingredient to the inventory list of the player. (mixedrealitylab. org, p. 2-3)

Although Human Pacman is not commercially available, the premise behind the merging of physical and computer games can shape how we think of recreation moving into the future.

Ambient Wood focuses on youth and uses technology to create innovative experiences in real spaces. This education based program explores biological ideas by gathering youth for a day of activities. Children are divided into groups of two and given a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), a light, moisture probe, and walkie-talkie for communication with the activity leader. Wireless beacons submit messages and information when youth are nearby to assist on the journey through nature and science.

At one point in the wood the children find a strange contraption shaped rather like an old hatrack or a small metallic twiggy tree. This is the ‘periscope’. It is used for seeing things that are normally unseen. (A. Dix, www.hcibook.com/e3/text/ casestudy/ambient-wood/).

In this augmented world, nature meets technology through exploration and education.

This exploratory investigation allows the children to build

How About A Game of QR Code Scavenger Hunt?

A QR Code is matrix barcode (usually black and white) that is read by the camera on a smart phone and then links by URL to a Website or a text message for more information.

QR Codes are easy to create and print and the Webpages they link to can be changed any time after your event.

So here’s an easy way a recreaion programmer can create a scavenger hunt game in your community. The game can have the players moving from park to park or be contained in one large park.

Families can check in at one spot

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and then move throughout a park or community based on the clues they receive from the QR codes.

Here are some example clues that you could modify for your scavenger hunt:

QR Code at 3rd park:

QR Code at 1st park:

QR Code at 2nd park:

What is the main color of the climbing structure in the playground? What is the color of the basketball courts? What is the color of the flower spray structure?

Using those three colors text the name of a country flag that has all three colors.

Count the number of soccer fields at the park, multiply by two, video tape a family member performing that number of jumping jacks.

Does this give you any ideas on how to incorporate technology into your programming?

Walk the 1 mile trail around the park.

Take a picture of a park bench, a water fountain, a willow tree, a slide, a tennis court and an art sculpture.

Find the dedication plaque and using these clues find the address to the next scavenger hunt item using names and dates on plaque.

QR Code at 4th park:

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u Recreation & Technology complex understandings of the rich ecological web including the fragility of habitats. This is a form of constructive learning where children are able to actively create their own individual knowledge structures.

The technology serves therefore not to substitute for a real situation, but to make possible investigations that would otherwise be impossible and do so in as contextual a manner as feasible.

(A. Dix, www.hcibook.com/ e3/text/casestudy/ambientwood/).

The program also allows for joint scientific thinking through the use of paired teams during the game and classroom settings afterwards to develop both individual thoughts and collaborative learning. While being effective, it is however very labor intensive requiring both technology and technical support to keep it running. “Whilst this level of support is acceptable for experiments; it will be some time before the technology is mature enough to allow easy deployment of this sort of rich educational environment. (A. Dix, www.hcibook. com/e3/text/casestudy/ambientwood/).”

The effort of merging the computer and physical worlds through games is gaining popularity and although it seems enigmatic and often unattainable, there are opportunities for exploration all around us. One organization, Six to Start, is the perfect example. “[They] are acknowledged worldleaders in the health and fitness gaming space (http://www.sixtostart.com/).”

Using smartphones they have created the very successful fitness game, “Zombies, Run!” This organization combines storytelling with technology to create extraordinary fitness games and experiences.

Recreation promises five basic messages: Play, Nature, Exercise, Positive Spaces, Gathering Places, and Forever.

Pervasive gaming is the perfect opportunity to promote outdoor use of space. Moreover, in an urban setting, it is an opportunity to increase positive use of park space which in turn will de-

crease negative and criminal use. The benefits of being in nature are invaluable, and pervasive gaming can encourage those currently glued to a screen to take full advantage of this resource while still participating in the gaming they are so passionate about. Games such as Human Pacman, Ambient Wood, and Zombies, Run! Encourage physical movement & playful exercise in open and city spaces. These games are about connecting with people, having fun, and learning. This could be the future of recreation. A way to connect the recreation profession with the younger generation while encouraging the exploration of the world, its past, and its future.

The role of Recreation is a promise to support community, its parents, and other youth caregivers in the human development of said communities and its members. In a rapidly advancing technological world, we should also promise to assist in finding a balance between human connections, a love for nature, and explorations into technology. Sounds easy enough, but we are truly asking ourselves and our patrons to think outside of the box.

I have personally experienced the challenge of getting teenagers to disengage from their phones while working and volunteering in our camps, or the energy we spend reminding tweens that there is more to recreation than video games, or the monitoring of our school age youth who are taught to use the Internet for homework but not the dangers of age inappropriate content rampant on the World Wide Web. Rather than continually building walls that divide technology and recreation, don’t we owe it to ourselves and the profession to find creative solutions?

Isn’t that what we, as recreation professionals, do best?

What if we create scavenger hunts requiring engagement in nature and human connection with the Internet, email, or text messages as the conduit?

What if we challenge youth to create a blog based on the experiences listed above? What if we create team based obstacle courses modeled after popular video games?

I am proud to say I have met some of the best and most inspiring

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recreation professionals both in and out of California throughout my 15 year career. I only hope that we, as individuals, can begin to challenge ourselves in developing programming that infuses technology, nature, and life skills, including human connection.

Our children will no doubt be better off for it. More importantly, we have the opportunity to make the future brighter as this generation develops into more well-rounded and better adjusted adults.

For further exploration into pervasive games visit the following websites and/or use the below mentioned key words for searches: • http://www.missionexplore.net • HeartBeat: An Outdoor Pervasive Game for Children – R. Maggielse & P. Markopoulos • April 2004 “Pac-Manhattan” Game • “Uncle Roy All Around You” • Gizmondo game “Colors” • “ConQwest” Phoenix & Minneapolis • Urban Games in Europe

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The Public Restroom Company 888/888-2060 www.publicrestroom company.com p. 45 RHA Landscape Architects-Planners 951/781-1930 www.rhala.net p. 59

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u Advertisers Index Richard Fisher Associates 714/245-9270 www.RFAland.com

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Royston, Harnamoto Alley & Abey 415/383-7900 www.rhaa.com p. 65 SSA Landscape Architects 831/459-0455 www.ssala.com

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Sator 888/887-2867 www.satorsoccer.com

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TotTurf by Robertson Industries 800/858-0519 www.totturf.com p. 37 TotTurf by Robertson Industries 800/858-0519 www.totturf.com p. 71 Tri Active America 800/587-4228 www.TriActiveAmerica.com

We want to hear from you.

Contact Kristi McClure, CPRS Vice President.

619/409-5979 kmcclure@chulavistaca.gov Here’s your chance to help lead the association dedicated to advancing the profession of parks and recreation.

Qualifications r Current member of CPRS

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Universal Studios Hollywood 818/622-3001 www.universalyouthprograms.com p. 51 Water Odyssey by Fountain People. Inc. 512/392-1155 www.waterodyssey.com p. 7 Xeripave SW 844/799-3777 www.xeripave.com

Become a member of the CPRS State Board of Directors.

r Demonstrated commitment to CPRS and the park and recreation profession (5 years of full-time employment) r Background in committee and/or volunteer work (3 years experience) r Ability to represent unconflicted loyalty to the interests of the membership The Commitment r Attend four board meetings a year (expenses paid by CPRS) r Maintain on-going communication and dialogue with members via personal conversations and by attending section, district and state events.

Available Positions for 2015-16: Vice President (three year term) – candidate(s) may be statewide

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Secretary-Treasurer (two year term) Region 2 Representative (two year term) – representing Districts 4, 5, 6 Region 4 Representative (two year term) – representing Districts 11, 13, 14 Council of Sections Representative (two year term) – representing CPRS Sections

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We want to hear from you. Contact Darin Loughrey, CPRS Vice President 949/724-6642, dloughrey@ci.irvine. ca.us

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Company Members through April 15, 2014

A-G Sod Farms, Inc. (Riverside) 2900 Adams St., Ste. C-120, Riverside, CA 92504 PH: 951/687-7581 Fax: 951/687-4869 E-Mail: bhill@agsod.com Website: www.agsod.com REP: Joel Addink, CFO; John Addink, President; Larry LeMay, Vice-President of Operations SERVICE: Five farms in California & Colorado producing high quality sod for sports fields and parks.

Advanced Grass (Los Angeles) 28416 Constellation Road, Valencia, CA 91355 PH: 800/992-0887 Fax: 818/296-0330 E-Mail: john@advancedgrass.com Webmail: www.advancedgrass.com REP: John Montazeri, President, Jack Smith, VP Sales SERVICE: Most advanced US made ecofriendly artificial grass for playgrounds, parks sports fields, commercial & residential applications.

ABC Playground Safety (Los Angeles) 2235 W. 243rd Street, Lomita, CA 90717 PH: 310/880-6128 Fax: 310/325-5028 E-Mail: info@abcplaygroundsafety.com Website: www.abcplaygroundsafety.com REP: Jeffrey Davis, Owner-CPSI; Timothy Troxel, CPSI SERVICE: Playground safety audits, playground surface testing, sport field surface testing and ADA access surface testing.

ADvisor’s Marketing Group, Inc. (San Diego) 7040 Avenida Encinas #104, Carlsbad, CA 92011 PH: 800/423-8478 Fax: 760/431-0448 E-Mail: andy@advisorsmarketing.com Website: www.advisorsmarketing.com REP: Jodi Rudick, Trainer/Owner; Andy Stein SERVICE: The official Parks Make Life Better!Ž promotional partner -- from banners, to T-shirts, bags to temporary tattoos.

Abey Arnold Associates (Marin) 1005 A Street, Suite 305, San Rafael, CA 94901 PH: 415/258-9580 Fax: 415/258-9780 E-Mail: pabey@abeyarnold.com Website: www.abeyarnold.com REP: Phillip Abey, Principal SERVICE: Landscape Architecture.

Aflex Technology P.O. Box 1292Nelson 7040 New Zealand PH: (64) (3) 546-6747 Fax: (64) (3) 546-8112 E-Mail: admin@aflextechnology.com Website: www.aflextechnology.com REP: Karen Stratford, Sales Manager SERVICE: Giant pool inflatable obstacle courses & slides providing fun & challenging entertainment.

Administrative Software Applications, Inc. (ASAP) (Santa Clara) 1310 Hollenbeck Avenue, Suite C, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 PH: 800/969-2727 Fax: 408/732-8206 E-Mail: jmeyer@asapconnected.com Website: www.asapconnected.com REP: Joel M. Meyer, CEO/President; Ryan Russo SERVICE: ASAP provides complete registration and management services for communities, schools, and businesses via the web.

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AHBE Landscape Architects (Los Angeles) 617 West 7th Street, Suite 304, Los Angeles, CA 90017 PH: 213/694-3800 Fax: 213/694-3801 E-Mail: ahbe@AHBE.com Website: www.AHBE.com REP: Calvin Abe, President; Mary Lu, Business Development Manager SERVICE: AHBE Landscape Architects provides comprehensive design services, master planning and urban design.

All About Play/Little Tikes Commercial - Nor Cal (Sacramento) 3844 Presidio Street, Sacramento, CA 95838 PH: 916/923-2180 Fax: 916/646-6383 E-Mail: glen@playgroundpros.com Website: www.littletikescommercial.com REP: Glen Wurster, Principal SERVICE: Accessible outdoor playground equipment including unique theme playscapes and park service equipment.

Aqua Source (Sacramento) P.O. Box 1146, Galt, CA 95632 PH: 209/745-6401 Fax: 209/745-7179 E-Mail: info@aquasource.com Website: www.aquasource.com REP: Ron Ybarra, President SERVICE: Commercial swimming pool equipment, automated chemical & filtration systems, commercial pool vacuums, heaters, deck equipment.

Aluminum Seating, Inc. (San Bernardino) PO Box 3310, San Bernardino, CA 92413 PH: 909/884-9449 Fax: 909/388-2187 E-Mail: sales@aluminumseating.com Website: www.aluminumseating.com REP: Bonnie Gaudesi, Sales Manager SERVICE: Manufacturer of all aluminum outdoor bleachers, picnic tables & benches.

Aquatic Design Group (San Diego) 2226 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008 PH: 760/438-8400 Fax: 760/438-5251 E-Mail: info@aquaticdesigngroup.com Website: www.aquaticdesigngroup.com REP: Randy Mendioroz, Scott Ferrell, Dennis Berkshire, Justin Caron SERVICE: Programming, planning, design and engineering services for competition, recreation and leisure aquatic facilities.

Amateur Softball Assoc.

(San Francisco) 1224 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122 PH: 510/881-6712 Fax: 510/888-5758 E-Mail: ajlouie@netzero.net Website: www.region14.com REP: John Gouveia SERVICE: The objective of the Amateur Softball Association is to develop, direct and promote the sport of softball.

Arch Pac, Inc. (San Diego) 1351 Distribution Way Suite 1, Vista, CA 92081 PH: 760/734-1600 Fax: 760/734-1611 E-Mail: kenmoeller@archpac.com Website: www.archpac.com REP: Ken Moeller, AIA, ASLA SERVICE: Consulting Architects, Landscape Architects, Engineers & Planners specializing in aquatics, pools, and associated architecture.

American Ramp Company (Jasper) 601 S. McKinley Ave., Joplin, MO 64801 PH: 417/206-6816 Fax: 417/206-6888 E-Mail: info@americanrampcompany. com Website: http://www.americanrampcompany.com/ REP: Nathan Bemo, President; John Hunter, VP of Sales & Marketing; Heather Hoopes, Sr. Estimator/Project Manager SERVICE: Design, manufacture and installation of skate and bike park equipment.

Architerra Design Group, Inc. (San Bernardino) 10221-A Trademark Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 PH: 909/484-2800 Fax: 909/484-2802 E-Mail: rkrumwiede@architerradesigngroup.com Website: www.architerradesigngroup. com REP: Richard Krumwiede, President; Gregg Denson, Director of Design; Jeff Chamlee, Director of Production SERVICE: Landscape architectural consulting services, new parks, park renovation, and streetscape design & construction documents.

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u Buyer’s Guide Associated Students, CSUF, Inc. (Orange) 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92834 PH: 657/278-3648 Fax: 657/278-2503 E-Mail: awittwer@fullerton.edu Website: http://asi.fullerton.edu/src REP: Andrea Willer, Titan Recreation Director; Alison Wittwer, Aquatic & Safety Coordinator SERVICE: University Recreation program.

Atlas American LLC (Butte) 1700 Bidwell Avenue, Chico, CA 95926 PH: 408/836-3542 Fax: 530/343-5167 E-Mail: robert@vandalstop.com Website: www.atlasamerican.com REP: Robert Adamis, President; Thorson Bailey, Chief Financial Officer; Operations Manager SERVICE: We specialize in vandalism & corrosion resistant washroom accessories that are Made in the USA. Bellinger Foster Steinmetz Landscape Architecture, Inc. (Monterey) 425 Pacific Street, Suite 201, Monterey, CA 93940 PH: 831/646-1383 Fax: 831/373-8653 E-Mail: go@bfsla.com Website: www.bfsla.com REP: Mike Bellinger, Principal; Lee Steinmetz, Principal; Elke Ikeda, Associate SERVICE: Parks, trails and open space planning; Design for healthy and sustainable communities.

Blair, Church & Flynn Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Fresno) 451 Clovis Ave., Suite 200, Clovis, CA 93612-1376 PH: 559/326-1400 Fax: 559/326-1500 E-Mail: dbriley@bcf-engr.com Website: www.bcf-engr.com REP: Dave Briley, Landscape Architect SERVICE: BC&F provides civil engineering and landscape architecture services for parks, playgrounds, trails and athletic facilities.

Bobcat Company (Cass) 250 East Beaton Drive, West Fargo, North Dakota 58078 PH: 701/241-8700 Fax: 701/280-7860 E-Mail: Lee.Jordheim@doosan.com Website: www.bobcat.com REP: Lee Jordheim, Nat Acct./Gov Sales Account Manager; Mike Kozbacher, Government Accounts Manager SERVICE: Bobcat Company provides compact equipment for global construction, industrial, landscaping and agricultural markets.

Orange Terrace Community Park - Riverside

6780 Indiana Ave, Ste 160 Riverside, CA 92506 951-781-1930 www.rhala.com

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L A N D S C A P E A R C H I T E C T S PLANNERS, INC.

Park Planning Usage Audits

Brock USA (Boulder) 2840 Wilderness Place, Suite C, Boulder, CO 80301 PH: 303/544-5800 Fax: 303/544-1273 E-Mail: ssawyer@brock-international.com Website: www.brockusa.com REP: Dan Sawyer, CEO; Steve Sawyer, VP International Sales SERVICE: Safety & drainage base systems for synthetic turf.

Bull Stockwell Allen (San Francisco) 300 Montgomery Street, Suite 1135, San Francisco, CA 94104 PH: 415/281-4720 Fax: 415/281-4721 E-Mail: dross@bsaarchitects.com Website: www.bsaarchitects.com REP: David D. Ross, AIA, LEED A.P. SERVICE: Specialists in community and recreation centers, fitness and sports facilities, and senior and childcare centers.

CA Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) (Sacramento) 2300 River Plaza Drive, #120, Sacramento, CA 95833 PH: 916/928-1625 x202 Fax: 916/928-0705 E-Mail: terry@capca.com Website: www.capca.com REP: Terry W. Stark, President/CEO; Charlotte Carson, Director Continuing Education SERVICE: Pest control advisors.

California Land Management (Santa Clara) 675 Gilman Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2528 PH: 650/322-1181 Fax: 650/322-1194 E-Mail: clm@clm-services.com Website: www.clm-services.com REP: Eric R. Mart SERVICE: Provides professional park management, security, maintenance, ranger patrol & related services.

Site Assessments Pre-Bond Studies Plan Checking Budget Analysis

Feasibility Studies Group Facilitation

Master Planning

Consensus Building Sustainable Design

Athletic Field Planning Maintenance Analysis Park and Recreation Master Plans

Design Build Lease Leaseback Construction Administration Post Construction Review

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ATHLETIC FACILITY DESIGN . LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 6780 Indiana Ave, Ste 160 Riverside, CA 92506 951-781-1930

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

7277 Lone Pine Drive, Ste C-203 Rancho Murieta, CA 95683 916-496-8000

www.bealsrha.com

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Buyer’s Guide u The California Parks Company (Tehama) 2150 Main Street, Suite 5, Red Bluff, CA 96080 PH: 916/529-1512 Fax: 916/529-4511 E-Mail: mp@calparksco.com Website: www.calparksco.com REP: Marshall Pike, VP - Business Development, Kohn Koeberer, President, Kris Koeberer, VP, Operations.

SERVICE: Recreation Concessions California State Soccer Association South (Orange) 1029 S. Placentia Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92831 PH: 714/778-2972 Fax: 714/441-0715 E-Mail: lsalcedo@calsouth.com Website: www.calsouth.com REP: John Weinerth, CEO; Luis Salcedo, Director of Competition & Membership Development SERVICE: The official state soccer association of USSF providing recreational youth and adult programs, coaching education and referee certification services.

California’s Great America (Santa Clara) 2401 Agnew Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054 PH: 408/986-5873 Fax: 408/986-5855 E-Mail: edgar.vidal@cagreatamerica. com Website: www.cagreatamerica.com REP: Edgar Vidal, Manager, Group Sales SERVICE: California’s Great America Theme Park is Northern California’s number one spot for fun and excitement!

Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc. (Sacramento) 11180 Sun Center Drive, Suite 104, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 PH: 916/631-1312 Fax: 916/635-9153 E-Mail: esmith@cavalleyoffice.com Website: www.callanderassociates.com REP: Erik Smith, Principal; Mark Slichter, Principal; Benjamin Woodside, Principal SERVICE: Landscape architects.

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Capitol Equipment, Inc. (Los Angeles) 2718 E. Huntington Drive, Duarte, CA 91010 PH: 626/357-3768 Fax: 626/359-3121 E-Mail: capitolequipmentinc@yahoo.com Website: www.capitolequipinc.com REP: Joe & Sue Guarrera SERVICE: Portable steel equipment shelters, standard and custom sizes.

CEW Enterprises/SportFence International (Adams) PO Box 965, Strasburg, CO 80136 PH: 877/812-2111 Fax: 303/622-6777 E-Mail: info@cewsport.com Website: www.cewenterprisesinc.com REP: Wayne Clark, President/Owner, Cheryl Ashland, Sales/Marketing SERVICE: Portable, transportable and permanent bleachers seating lightweight/portable temporary fencing.

CH Bull Company (San Mateo) 229 Utah Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 PH: 650/837-8400 Fax: 800/229-2855 E-Mail: abull@chbullco.com Website: www.chbullco.com REP: Andy Bull SERVICE: Stocking distributor, Genie lifts, Ridgid, ladders, material handling, safety equipment, including engineered fall protection systems.

Coast Recreation Inc. (Orange) 3151 Airway Ave, Suite A-3, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-4620 PH: 714/619-0100 Fax: 714/619-0106 E-Mail: thodges@coastrecreation.net Website: www.coastrecreation.com REP: Tim Hodges, Gregg A. Rogers, Mike Eisert, Chad Barry, Michael Salcido SERVICE: Representing Landscape Structures, playground equipment, Landscape Brands Site Furnishings, and Icon Shelters in Southern California.

Columbia Cascade Company (Multnomah) 1300 S. W. Sixth Avenue, Ste. 310, Portland, OR 97201-3464 PH: 503/223-1157 Fax: 503/223-4530 E-Mail: hq@timberform.com Website: www.timberform.com REP: Steve Kirn, Sales Mgr.; Ted Jonsson, Gordon, Jake and Josh Jurgenson, ParkPacific, Inc., 888/460-7275, FAX 925/210-0944; Reg and Deborah Nations, Pacific Site Complements, 888/770-7483, FAX 949/606-8697 SERVICE: TimberForm & PipeLine playground and outdoor fitness equipment, TimberForm site furnishings and CycLoops & CycLocker bicycle management products.

Commercial Aquatic Services, Inc. (Orange) 1332 Bell Avenue 2-F, Tustin, CA 92780 PH: 877/794-6227 Fax: 877/794-6329 E-Mail: info@swimcas.com Website: www.swimcas.com REP: David Woodland, President, Heather Woodland, Director of Operations SERVICE: Sales, service, repairs and bulk chemicals for commercial pools.

Community Playgrounds (Solano) 200 Commercial Street, Vallejo, CA 94589 PH: 415/892-8100 E-Mail: cwear@commplay.us Website: www.communityplaygrounds.com REP: Curt Wear, President; David Brown, Estimator/Project Manager; Sam Wear, Estimator/Project Manager; Giana Mejia, Design & CADD SERVICE: Design build specializing in nature play areas, installation of all play equipment, safety audits & surface impact tests.

Community Works Design Group (Riverside) 4649 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506 PH: 951/369-0700 Fax: 951/369-4039 E-Mail: tim@comworksdg.com Website: www.comworksdg.com REP: Tim Maloney SERVICE: Landscape architects, park planning and design.

Cornerstone Studios, Inc. (Orange) 106 W. 4th, 5th Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92701 PH: 714/973-2200 Fax: 714/973-0203 E-Mail: info@csstudios.com Website: www.csstudios.com REP: Don Wilson, ASLA SERVICE: Park planning, trail design, irrigation master planning, plan checking, sports field design, visual resource analysis.

Corona Clay Company 22079 Knabe Road, Corona, CA 92883 PH: 951/277-2667 Fax: 951/277-2204 E-Mail: coronaclayco@aol.com Website: www.coronaclayco.com REP: Craig J. Deleo, V.P. SERVICES: Manufacturer & distributor of Sport Clay Infield mixes.

Corworth/RFL (Burnet) 1707 Colt Circle, Marble Falls, TX 78654 PH: 800/447-6570 Fax: 512/222-3154 E-Mail: carl@corworth.com Website: www.restroomfacilities.com REP: Carl Hackney, Sales Manager SERVICE: Innovative prefab modular buildings, developers of Smart Park Technologies and our patent-pending CorWorth Management System.

Counsilman-Hunsaker (Saint Louis) 10733 Sunset Office Drive, Suite 400, Saint Louis, MO 63127 PH: 310/327-1271 Fax: 310/217-4099 E-Mail: info@chh2o.com Website: www.chh2o.com REP: Doug Cook; Scott Hunsaker; Paul Graves SERVICES: Aquatic design, engineering and consulting, programming, Facility Impact studies, existing facility evaluations, and feasibility studies.

Crane Architectural Group (Orange) 110 E Wilshire Ave # 300, Fullerton, CA 92832-1934 PH: 714/525-0363 Fax: 714/525-9826 E-Mail: rcrane@cranearchitecturalgrp. com Website: www.cranearchitecturalgrp.com REP: Rick Crane, Owner SERVICE: Architectural services: community centers, senior centers, sports complexes, concession stands, park restrooms, ADA improvements.

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D & D Golf Cars, Inc. (Los Angeles) 955 W. 5th Street, Azusa, CA 91702 PH: 626/815-9335 Fax: 626/815-9336 E-Mail: info@danddgolfcars.com Website: www.danddgolfcars.com REP: Ralph Sears, Owner/President SERVICE: Cushman maintenance vehicles - electric, gas & diesel.

Dahlin Group Architecture Planning (Alameda) 5865 Owens Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588 PH: 925/251-7200 Fax: 925/251-7201 E-Mail: kdanielson@dahlingroup.com Website: www.dahlingroup.com REP: Karl Danielson, Principal; Gregor Markel, Associate/Senior Architect; Elaine Moal, Marketing Manger SERVICE: Architectural and planning services.

Dave Bang Associates, Inc. (Orange) P.O. Box 1088, Tustin, CA 92781 PH: 800/669-2585 Fax: 800/729-2483 E-Mail: pete@davebang.com Website: www.davebang.com REP: Pete Stokes SERVICE: Suppliers of high-quality park, playground, athletic equipment & site equipment since 1979.

David Evans and Assoc. Inc. (San Bernardino) 4200 Concours, Ste 200, Ontario, CA 91764-7976 PH: 909/481-5750 Fax: 909/481-5757 E-Mail: ksr@deainc.com Website: www.deainc.com REP: Kim Rhodes, Chris Giannini, Greg Clark SERVICE: Multidisciplinary firm specializing in landscape architecture, civil and transportation engineering, surveying, and construction management.

David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc. (Orange) 151 Kalmus Drive, Suite M-8, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 PH: 714/641-1300 Fax: 714/641-1323 E-Mail: plevitus@dvolzdesign.com Website: www.dvolzdesign.com REP: David Volz, Landscape Architect, Leed AP; Gary Vasquez, Landscape Architect; Eric Sterling, Landscape Architect SERVICE: Award winning park planners and sports facility experts! DVD provides assistance with project planning budgets.

Deschamps Mat Systems (Essex) 218 Little Falls Road, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 PH: 917/459-9113 Fax: 973/928-3041 E-Mail: a.girard@mobi-mat-dms.com Website: www.mobi-mat.com REP: Alex Girard, Area Sales Manager, Thierry Darche, Director of Operations, Terri Diaz, Admin Assistant & Sales Support SERVICE: We develop, manufacture and distribute state-of-the-art Mobility Solutions.

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Since 1990, Jones & Madhavan has worked with public agencies throughout California to develop hundreds of successful aquatic facilities. If you are planning a new aquatic facility or are

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CSI Software (Harris) 3333 Richmond, 2nd Floor, Houston, TX 77098 PH: 713/942-7779 x245 Fax: 713/942-7731 E-Mail: ryan@csisoftwareusa.com Website: www.csisoftwareusa.com Rep: Ryan Wehmeyer, Marketing Manager, Steven Green, Regional Sales Manager; Ken Heineman, VP Sales SERVICE: CSI Software offers many software module choices that facilitate management and improve operational effectiveness.

• Renovation Analysis • Needs Analysis • Master Planning • Programming • Architecture • Engineering • Aquatic Design • Construction Administration

Dominguez Aquatic Center

Van Nuys / Sherman Oaks Recreation Center

Terra Linda Aquatic Center

Granite Hills High School

Discount School Supply (Monterey) P.O. Box 7636, Spreckels, CA 939627636 PH: 800/627-2829 Fax: 323/935-1351 E-Mail: areyner@discountschoolsupply. com Website: discountschoolsupply.com REP: Anna Reyner, School-Age Marketing Director SERVICE: Youth program materials for school age and Tiny Tots arts & crafts, group games, for creatively & enrichment.

Eagle Sports & Awards Company (Los Angeles) 19918 Bryant Street, Winnetka, CA 91306 PH: 310/384-2540 Fax: 818/886-5554 E-Mail: eaglemanelliot@hotmail.com Website: www.eaglesports.org REP: Elliot Heffler, Owner SERVICE: Silk-screening, embroidery, awards, banners, advertising & promotional specialties.

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Buyer’s Guide u Ecological Fertigation, Inc (Orange) 1237 S. Wright Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705 PH: 562/552-4034 E-Mail: shunt@ecofert.org Website: www.ecofert.org REP: Steven A. Hunt, Director of Business Development; Lou Franson, President; Steve Hagy, Director of Operations SERVICE: Landscape care solutions through a full service program utilizing organic based amendments applied through fertigation systems.

Fitness on Demand (Towner) 1630 Lake Drive W, Chanhassen, ND 58317 PH: 952/388-6625 E-Mail: mbemis@fitnessondemand247.com Website: www.fitnessondemand247.com REP: Mike Bemis, Business Development Executive SERVICE: Digital Group Fitness System that allows facilities to offer & manage video group fitness classes.

Gates & Associates (Contra Costa) 2671 Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583 PH: 925/736-8176 Fax: 925/838-8901 E-Mail: tyoung@dgates.com Website: www.dgates.com REP: Todd Young, Principal; Chuck Gardella, Sr. Associates; Vanessa Lindores, Associate SERVICE: Landscape Architecture.

GatorBridge & GaterDock (Fulton) 4501 Circle 75 Parkway, Ste E5370, Atlanta, GA 30339 PH: 770/644-7676 E-Mail: info@gatorbridge.com Website: www.gatorbridge.com REP: Danielle Walter, Marketing Director; Paul Schmitz, Project Director; Dan Greer, Project Manager SERVICE: Custom manufacturer of ADA-compliant trail bridges, pedestrian bridges, boat ramps, kayak launches & marinas.

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Glass Architects (Sonoma) 200 E Street, #100, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 PH: 707/544-3920 Fax: 707/544-2514 E-Mail: eglass@glassarchitects.com Website: www.glassarchitects.com REP: Eric M. Glass, AIA SERVICE: Architectural design and master planning. Specializing in indoor and outdoor aquatic, community and recreational facilities.

Greenfields Outdoor Fitness (Orange) 2625 South Orange Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92707 PH: 888/315-9037 Fax: 866/308-9719 E-Mail: sam@greenfieldsfitness.com Website: www.greenfieldsfitness.com REP: Aviv Arishay, Regional Manager SERVICE: Parks Equipment.

Griffin Structures, Inc. (Orange) 385 2nd Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 PH: 949/497-9000 Fax: 949/497-8883 E-Mail: khenderson@griffinholdings.net Website: www.griffinholdings.net REP: Roger Torriero, CEO, Frank Martinez, EVP, Kelly Boyle, EVP SERVICE: Construction/program manager for the public/private sector.

Gro-Power, Inc. (San Bernardino) 15065 Telephone Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 PH: 909/393-3744 Fax: 909/393-2773 E-Mail: gropowerinc@verizon.net Website: www.gropower.com REP: Brent Holden, President; David Diehl, Sales Representative; Jack Engberg, Sales Representative SERVICE: Go “green” with Gro-Power products. They’re safe for the environment and naturally conserve water.

Group 4 Architecture Research + Planning, Inc. (San Mateo) 211 Linden Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080 PH: 650/871-0709 Fax: 650/871-7911 E-Mail: dmerkes@g4arch.com Website: www.g4arch.com REP: Dawn Merkes, President, Andrea Will, Architect, Associate; Jonathan Hartman, Architect, Associate SERVICE: Architectural, research and planning services.

GSM Landscape Architects, Inc. (Napa) 1700 Soscol Avenue, Suite 23, Napa, CA 94559 PH: 707/255-4630 Fax: 707/255-7480 E-Mail: gretchen@gsmlainc.com Website: www.gsmlainc.com REP: Gretchen McCann, President; Michael Rosales, Staff Landscape Architect; Bart Ito, Project Manager SERVICE: Award winning landscape architectural design for parks, sports fields, recreational and educational facilities throughout California.

HAI, Hirsch & Associates, Inc. (Orange) 2221 E. Winston Rd. #A, Anaheim, CA 92806 PH: 714/776-4340 Fax: 714/776-4395 E-Mail: pat@hailandarch.com Website: www.hailandarch.com REP: Patrick Hirsch, President SERVICE: Landscape architecture, park planning, master plans, sports facilities, redevelopment & public work projects.

Harris Design (Alameda) 755 Folger Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710 PH: 510/647-3792 Fax: 510/647-3712 E-Mail: office@hd-la.com Website: www.hd-la.com REP: Bill Harris, Principal SERVICE: Creative, community-based planning & design from concept through construction. Parks, trails, master plans, sports facilities, open space.

Hermann Design Group, Inc. (Riverside) 77772 Flora Road, Suite A, Palm Desert, CA 92211 PH: 760/777-9131 Fax: 760/777-9132 E-Mail: chris@hdg-inc.com Website: www.hermannandassociates.com REP: Chris Hermann, President/CEO, Kristin Moore Hermann, Managing Director/CFO, Jose Estrada, Project Manager/Vice President SERVICE: Landscape architecture, planning and project management for community parks, sports parks and dog parks.

The HLA Group Landscape Architects & Planners, Inc. (Sacramento) 2600 Capitol Avenue, Suite 120, Sacramento, CA 95816-5928 PH: 916/447-7400 Fax: 916/447-8270 E-Mail: scanada@hlagroup.com Website: www.hlagroup.com REP: Steven Canada, ASLA; Greg Hauser, ASLA SERVICE: Landscape architecture and planning emphasizing parks and recreation, urban design, community design and land planning.

Hunter Industries (Placer) P.O. Box 1005, Meadow Vista, CA 95722 PH: 916/899-9437 E-Mail: don.franklin@hunterindustries. com Website: www.hunterindustries.com REP: Donald D. Franklin, Northern Calif.

Specification Manager; Lynda Wightman, Industry Relations Manager; Daniel Kamieniecki, So. Calif. Specification Manager SERVICE: Irrigation Manufacturer - MP Rotator, Sprays, Rotors, Smart Controllers, Valves, Drip HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. (Sonoma) 1720 Corporate Circle, Petaluma, CA 94954 PH: 707/285-3262 Fax: 707/969-9695 E-Mail: bslick@hydropoint.com Website: www.hydropoint.com REP: Ben Slick, VP, Business Development SERVICE: WeatherTRAK Smart Irrigation Controllers and centralized 360o water management dashboards for mobile control and conservation.

ID Edge, Inc. (Boulder) 1849 Cherry Street #10, Louisville, CO 80027 PH: 303/665-0405 Fax: 303/665-4026 E-Mail: dlippoldt@idedge.com Website: www.idedge.com REP: Dianne Lippoldt, Operations Manager SERVICE: ID provides photo ID, key fob, wristband, and reusable name tag solutions to the parks and recreation industry.

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u Buyer’s Guide Inflatable 2000, Inc. (Los Angeles) 207 N. Aspan #6, Azusa, CA 91702 PH: 626/969-7780 Fax: 626/969-4480 E-Mail: stacy@inflatable2000.com Website: www.inflatable2000.com REP: Steve Gray, President SERVICE: Inflatable jumpers, slides, obstacle course, advertising balloons & more.

Innovative Playgrounds Company LLC (Los Angeles) 12407 East Slauson Avenue, Unit D, Whittier, CA 90606 PH: 877/732-5200 Fax: 562/693-5199 E-Mail: info@innovativeplaygrounds.com Website: www.innovativeplaygrounds.com REP: Alvino Larios, President SERVICE: Sales, designs, and project management for playground/fitness equipment, safety surfacing, shade structures, and sport/site amenities.

International Mulch Company (Saint Louis) 182 Northwest Industrial Court, Bridgeton, MO 63044 PH: 314/336-1030 Fax: 314/336-1031 E-Mail: chris@internationalmulch.com Website: www.internationalmulch.com REP: Chris Erwin, Director of Sales; Justiny Coliny, Business Development Manager; Mark Maynard, Business Development Manager.

SERVICE: Full suite of 100% recycled rubber products for landscapes, playgrounds commercial applications.

Jacobs, Inc. (Sacramento) 1050 20th Street, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95811 PH: 916/929-3323 Fax: 916/929-1772 E-Mail: jeff.townsend@jacobs.com Website: www.jacobs.com REP: Jeff Townsend, Principal SERVICE: Landscape architectural and engineering design services for parks, recreation and open space projects.

JCI SafePark (Orange) 23372 South Pointe Drive, Suite C, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 PH: 800/734-4882 Fax: 959/588-9776 E-Mail: safepark@hotmail.com Website: www.SafePark.com REP: James, Clark, Founder, CEO; Dave Sale, Field Operations Manager; Charles Froeming, Lead CPSI SERVICE: Playground Audits, Inspections, Impact Testing-Traix-2010, Playground maintenance, repair, complete certified playground refurbishment and upgrades.

JetMulch (Santa Cruz) P.O. Box 1667, Capitola, CA 95010 PH: 866/306-8524 Fax: 831/462-2126 E-Mail: phil@jetmulchinc.com Website: www.jetmulchinc.com REP: Phil Reiker, President/Manager SERVICE: Blown-In Mulch and ASTM certified playground materials.

Jones & Madhavan (Ventura) 100 E Thousand Oaks Blvd Ste 211, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-8134 PH: 805/777-8449 Fax: 805/777-8489 E-Mail: nachi@jmae.com Website: www.jmae.com REP: Nachi Madhavan, AIA; Doug Jones, PE. SERVICE: Planning, architecture & engineering services for public aquatic facilities.

KDB - Long Beach (Los Angeles) 10 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 PH: 562/308-7520 Fax: 562/308-7525 E-Mail: bthomas@kdblongbeach.com Website: www.kdblongbeach.com REP: Bennie Thomas, Director of Marketing SERVICES: KDB is a 40,000 sq. foot venue destination that specializes in entertainment and fun.

Keenan & Associates (Los Angeles) 2355 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 200, Torrance, CA 90501 PH: 310/212-3344 Fax: 310/787-8838 E-Mail: bpasquale@keenan.com Website: www.keenan.com REP: Betti Paquale, Assistant Vice President SERVICE: Loss Control Services, training and playground inspections and program consulting.

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Buyer’s Guide u Kidz Love Soccer (Santa Clara) 780 Montague, Suite 602, San Jose, CA 95131 PH: 408/774-4629 Fax: 888/391-5114 E-Mail: info@kidzlovesoccer.com Website: www.kidzlovesoccer.com REP: Peter Stanley SERVICE: Age-appropriate youth soccer instruction. Classes and camps for children 2-12 years of age.

Knorr Systems, Inc. (Orange) 2221 S. Standard Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707 PH: 714/754-4044 Fax: 714/754-7791 E-Mail: ryleeb@knorrsystems.com Website: www.knorrsystems.com REP: Mike Smith, Director of Sales SERVICE: Knorr Systems: quality aquatic equipment and services including: water treatment, filtration, recreation, maintenance, service contracts.

Kromer Co. LLC (San Mateo) 2328 Beach Blvd., Pacifica, CA 94044 PH: 763/746-4040 Fax: 763/746-4041 E-Mail: DustineCallahan@Kromerco.com Website: www.kromerco.com REP: Dustine Callahan, Sales & Marketing Manager; Ronn Ponath, President SERVICE: Athletic field grooming & painting equipment for natural grass & synthetic turf - save time and money.

KTU + A Planning & Landscape Architecture (San Diego) 3916 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103 PH: 619/294-4477 Fax: 619/294-9965 E-Mail: kurt@ktua.com Website: www.ktua.com REP: Kurt Carlson, Principal; Cheri Blatner, Senior Associate; Sharon Singleton, Principal SERVICE: We Provide Award Winning Landscape Architectural Planning and Design Services for Parks and Recreation Facilities.

L.A. Steelcraft Products, Inc. (Los Angeles) PO Box 90365, Pasadena, CA 911090365 PH: 626/798-7401 Fax: 626/798-1482 E-Mail: info@lasteelcraft.com Website: www.lasteelcraft.com REP: James Holt, President SERVICE: Equipment Manufacturer: Playgrounds, schools, fiberglass tables & benches, court & field equipment, bike racks, flagpoles & site amenities.

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LDA Partners, LLP (San Joaquin) 4 S. Central Court, Stockton, CA 95204 PH: 209/943-0405 Fax: 209/943-0415 E-Mail: ewohle@ldapartners.com Website: www.ldapartners.com REP: Eric Wohle, Partner SERVICE: Architectural Services.

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (Los Angeles) 6033 W. Century Blvd., Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90045 PH: 310/981-2000 Fax: 310/337-0837 E-Mail: cweldon@lcwlegal.com Website: www.lcwlegal.com REP: Cynthia Weldon, Director of Marketing & Training, Jennifer A. Johnson, Business Development Manager SERVICE: LCW is a public sector employment and labor law firm. Visit www. lcwlegal.com for more information.

Lincoln Equipment, Inc. (Contra Costa) 2051 Commerce Avenue, Concord, CA 94520 PH: 925/687-9500 Fax: 925/680-2825 E-Mail: sales@lincolnaquatics.com Website: www.lincolnaquatics.com Rep: REP: Charles Luecker, President & CEO Lincoln Equipment, Inc.(Orange) 182 Viking Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 PH: 714/990-6015, 800/223-5450, FAX 714/990-4130 E-Mail: ahickman@lincolnaquatics.com http://www.lincolnaquatics.com REP: Andrea Hickman, Office Manager SERVICE: Distributors of commercial swimming pool equipment, chemicals and aquatic supplies since 1954.

LPA, Inc. (Placer) 1548 Eureka Road #101, Roseville, CA 95661 PH: 916/772-4300 Fax: 916/772-4330 E-Mail: ksullivan@lpainc.com Website: www.lpainc.com LPA Inc. (Placer), Roseville, CA; LPA Inc. (Orange) 5161 California Avenue Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92617, 949/261-1001, Fax: 949/260-1190, E-mail: ksullivan@lpainc.com; REP: Kevin Sullivan, Principal (Roseville Office) Steve Kendrick, Principal (Roseville Office) Heather Van De Zilver, Business Development (Irvine Office) SERVICE: Sustainable design solutions in architecture, landscape architecture and planning for community centers, aquatics and parks.

Mariposa Landscapes (Los Angeles) 15529 Arrow Hwy, Irwindale, CA 91706 PH: 626/960-0196 Fax: 626/960-8944 E-Mail: terry@mariposa-ca.com Website: www.mariposa-ca.com REP: Terry Noriega, President SERVICE: Landscape Construction, Hardscape Construction, Landscape Maintenance, Tree Care, Indoor Plantscape.

MCE Corporation (Alameda) 6515 Trinity Court, Dublin, CA 945682627 PH: 925/452-2709 Fax: 925/803-4404 E-Mail: sloweree@mce-corp.com Website: www.mce-corp.com REP: Steve Loweree, Vice PresidentMaintenance Division; Dean McDonald, Project Manager SERVICE: Full service park maintenance contractor & consultant for QA programs, maintenance standards and transition to contracting.

Melton Design Group (Sacramento) 309 Wall Street, Chico, CA 95829 PH: 530/899-1616 E-Mail: greg@meltondg.com Website: www.meltondg.com REP: Greg Melton, Principal SERVICE: Landscape architecture, providing design services for parks. Sports complexes, skateparks & masterplans.

We focus on providing personal service.

Meyer & Associates Architecture (Orange) 23265 South Pointe Drive, Suite 102, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 PH: 949/380-1151 Fax: 949/380-8117 E-Mail: meyerarch@earthlink.net REP: Randall K. Meyer SERVICE: Architecture/Landscape Architecture; New/Renovated recreation facilities; Community/Senior Centers; Park Restrooms; Facility Repair; ADA Improvements.

MIG, Inc. (Alameda) 800 Hearst Ave., Berkeley, CA 94710 PH: 510/845-7549 Fax: 510/845-8750 E-Mail: serenas@migcom.com Website: www.migcom.com MIG Pasadena: 169 N. Marengo Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101-1703, 626/7449872, FAX 626/744-9873 MIG Fullerton: 801 N. Harbor Boulevard, Fullerton, CA 92832, 714/871-3638, Fax 714/871-1188 MIG Davis: 613 G Street, Davis, CA 95616, 530/753-9606, FAX 530/753-9608 REP: Sally McIntyre, Susan Goltsman, Tim Gilbert, Principal SERVICE: Landscape Architecture and planning for recreation, sports, park and open space and the public realm from visioning to construction documents.

Miracle Playground Sales/Miracle Recreation (Riverside) 9106 Pulsar Ct, Ste C, Corona, CA 92883-4632 PH: 800/264-7225 Fax: 877/215-3869 E-Mail: sales@miracleplayground.com Website: www.miracleplayground.com REP: Kevin Spence SERVICE: Innovative playground equipment, playground safety surfacing; park shelters & gazebos; tables, benches & athletic equipment & splashpads.

Most Dependable Fountains, Inc. (Shelby) 5705 Commander Dr., Arlington, TN 38002-0587 PH: 800/552-6331 Fax: 901/867-4008 E-Mail: info@mostdependable.com Website: www.mostdependable.com REP: Vince McGrory, Sales; Anita Beachum, Sales SERVICE: Outdoor drinking fountains, pet fountains, showers, misters, play towers, hydrants, jug fillers, handwash stations & grills.

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u Buyer’s Guide MRC (San Francisco) P.O. Box 22575, San Francisco, CA 94122 PH: 800/235-2440 Fax: 415/899-9050 E-Mail: MRC@gametime.com Website: www.mrcrec.com REP: James P. Marturano, President; Doris Harpain, Park & Playground consultant; Leo Seavey, Design Consultant SERVICE: Custom and standard playground equipment, safety surfacing, spray parks, skate parks, site furnishings, sport equipment.

National Aquatics Distributor (Lee) 24551 Production Court, Unit 2, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 PH: 239/390-1733 Fax: 239/390-1739 E-Mail: GFrey@Fretech.org Website: www.nationalaquaticsdistributor.com REP: Greg Frey, President; Stuart Cohen, Account Manager; David Razin, Account Manager SERVICE: Master distributor of Siemens chemical controllers and UV infection systems for the aquatics industry.

Murdock Mfg. (Los Angeles) P.O. Box 3527, City of Industry, CA 91744 PH: 800/591-9880 Fax: 626/855-4860 E-Mail: bmurdock@acorneng.com Website: www.murdock-supersecur.com REP: John S. Mitchell, Manager SERVICE: Pre-engineered buildings, restroom plumbing fixtures, drinking fountains, and water hydrants.

Neptune-Benson, Inc. (Kent) 6 Jefferson Dr., Coventry, RI 02816 PH: 401/821-2200 Fax: 401/821-7129 E-Mail: dlritchotte@neptunebenson.com Website: www.neptunebenson.com/ REP: Matthew Moriarty, Sales Representative SERVICE: Leading Manufacturer of aquatic filtration systems for waterparks, aquatic centers featuring the Defender Regenerative Media Filter.

Musco Sports Lighting (Orange) 4 Jenner, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618 PH: 949/754-0503 Fax: 949/754-0637 E-Mail: mike.marchetti@musco.com Website: www.musco.com REP: Michael Marchetti, Karin Pekala, Michael Higgins, Michael Winfrey, Paul Austad SERVICE: Providing sports lighting solutions for your budget, for the environment.

NGI Sports a Division of River City Athletics (Hamilton) 2807 Walker Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421 PH: 775/544-6306 Fax: 423/499-8882 E-Mail: cbrisbin@ngisports.com Website: www.ngisports.com REP: Cory Brisbin, West Coast Sales; Richard Burke, CEO/COO SERVICE: Nova Pro tennis and track is your guaranteed solution. Specializing in innovation for sports construction.

My Bark Co., Inc. (San Joaquin) P.O. Box 932, Linden, CA 95236 PH: 209/786-4042 Fax: 209/786-4043 E-Mail: mybarkco@me.com Website: www.mybark.net REP: Mary Yelton, President SERVICE: ReadyPlay, EWF from virgin forest wood, bark products, colored enhanced mulches and soil amendments.

Noll & Tam Architects (Alameda) 729 Heinz Avenue #7, Berkeley, CA 94710 PH: 510/649-8295 Fax: 510/649-3008 E-Mail: annika.dukes@nollandtam.com Website: www.nollandtam.com REP: Janet Tam, Principal SERVICE: Architectural design, programming and planning for recreation/ community/senior centers and other civic buildings.

National Academy of Athletics (Sonoma) 1220 N. Dutton Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401 PH: 707/541-2365 E-Mail: aaron@naofa.us Website: www.NationalAcademyofAthletics.com REP: Aaron Locks, CEO SERVICE: Youth sports camps and related programs. Coaches, players, parents & officials training.

Northstar Publishing (Medina) PO Box 1166, Medina, OH 44258 PH: 866/444-4216 x224 Fax: 866/554-4344 E-Mail: circulation@northstarpubs.com Website: www.northstarpubs.com REP: Rodney J. Auth, President SERVICE: Parks & Rec Business magazine provides common sense solutions to everyday problems. Visit www.parksandrecbusiness.com

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Buyer’s Guide u Norwell USA, Inc. (Thurston) 6820 Northill Drive SW, Olympia, WA 98512 PH: 360/556-3621 E-Mail: tim@norwell-usa.com Website: www.norwell-usa.com REP: Tim Madeley, General Manager; Margaret Brown, President, Jeff Schmitz, President SERVICE: Outdoor fitness stations based on a sculptural design and constructed from our exclusive glass-blasted stainless steel.

NTD Architecture (Placer) 200 Auburn Folsom Rd Ste 200, Auburn, CA 95603 PH: 530/888-0999 Fax: 530/888-7336 E-Mail: jknighton@ntd.com Website: www.ntd.com REP: Jordan Knighton, AIA, 200 Auburn Folsom Rd Ste 200; Bruce Thomas, AIA, 9655 Granite Ridge Drive Ste 400, San Diego, CA 92123; Jay Tittle, AIA, 2025 Financial Way, Suite 106, Glendora, CA, 91741-4692 SERVICE: Architectural programming, planning and design for recreational facilities, civic and community centers and aquatic complexes.

NUVIS (Orange) 3151 Airway Avenue, Suite J-3, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 PH: 714/754-7311 Fax: 714/754-7346 E-Mail: info@nuvis.net Website: www.nuvis.net 5 Crow Canyon Ct. #110, San Ramon, CA 94583 (Contra Costa County) REP: Leslee A. Temple, FASLA, President, (714) 754-7311 SERVICE: NUVIS landscape architecture - over 40 years of design solutions for people, environments, and experiences worldwide.

O’Dell Engineering (Stanislaus) 1165 Scenic Drive, Suite B, Modesto, CA 95350 PH: 209/571-1765 x102 Fax: 209/571-2466 E-Mail: ckennedy@odellengineering.com Website: www.odellengineering.com REP: Chad Kennedy, Landscape Architect; Randall O’Dell, Owner; Keith Christensen, Landscape Architect SERVICE: Multi-disciplinary firm providing landscape architecture, civil engineering, land surveying and 3D laser scanning.

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ORTCO, Inc. (Orange) 2163 N. Glassell Street, Orange, CA 92865-3307 PH: 714/632-9787 E-Mail: ortcoplayp@aol.com REP: Lynn A. Ortlieb, President SERVICE: We install playground equipment, shelters & safety surfacing.

Outdoor Creations, Inc. (Shasta) P.O. Box 50, Round Mountain, CA 96084 PH: 530/337-6774 Fax: 530/337-6675 E-Mail: ODC@outdoorcreations.com Website: www.outdoorcreations.com REP: Scott Puhlman SERVICE: Precast concrete site furnishings, includes picnic tables, benches, BBQs, fire pits, planters, signs and concrete products for outdoor use.

Pacific Park and Playground, Inc. (Ventura) 6166 Goshen St., Simi Valley, CA 93063 PH: 805/581-0252 Fax: 805/581-5959 E-Mail: scott@pacparkplay.com REP: Scott Muscolo, Owner; Cindy Grabow, Playground Design & Sales; Kate Little, Regional Sales & Marketing Manager SERVICES: Providing park and playground products and services to Southern California cities, counties, schools, churches and others.

Pacific Design Concepts/Little Tikes Commercial - Southern California PO Box 1909, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 PH: 714-846-4885 FAX: 714-846-3485 E-Mail pacificdzn@aol.com Website: www.littletikescommercial.com REP: Scott Muscolo SERVICE: Accessible outdoor playground equipment including unique theme playscapes and park service equipment.

Pacific Park At the Santa Monica Pier (Los Angeles) 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 PH: 310/260-8744 x253 Fax: 310/899-1826 E-Mail: SMcCann@PacPark.com Website: www.pacpark.com REP: Sarah McCann, Marketing Sales Manager SERVICES: Family amusement park located at the Santa Monica Pier.

Park Associate Inc. DBA NSP3 (Shasta) 1555 Tahoe Court, Redding, CA 96003 PH: 877/473-7619 Fax: 530/246-0518 E-Mail: sales@nspx3.com Website: www.nspx3.com REP: Dena Carter, CEO; Gary Kimbrough, Sales Representative; Spencer Lane, Sales Representative SERVICE: Playgrounds, surfacing, DSA shade, metal/fabric shade, site furnishings, athletic amenities, outdoor instruments, concrete sculptures.

Patterson-Williams Athletic Manufacturing Company (Maricopa) 140 N. Gilbert Road, Mesa, AZ 85203 PH: 800/687-5768 Fax: 480/962-5290 E-Mail: pstokes@pwathletic.com Website: www.pwathlectic.com REP: Pete Stokes; Tom O’Keefe SERVICE: Manufacture of top-quality athletic, park & site equipment.

PDPlay (San Diego) 2458 South Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA 92084 PH: 760/597-5990 Fax: 760/597-5991 E-Mail: sales@pdplay.com Website: www.PDPLAY.com REP: John Ogden, President SERVICE: California manufacturer of commercial play structures, site furnishings, and poured-in-placed rubberized surfacing.

Peak Software Systems (Salt Lake) 45 W 9000 S #2, Sandy, UT 84070 PH: 801/572-3570 x307 Fax: 801/572-7834 E-Mail: josh@peakinfo.com Website: www.sportsmansql.com REP: Debbie Nelsen, V P Sales; Josh Smith, Sr. Acct. Mgr. SERVICE: Since 1993, SportsMan SQL has been a leading innovator of recreation management software.

PIER 39 (San Francisco) P.O. Box 193730, San Francisco, CA 94119-3730 PH: 415/705-5500 Fax: 415/981-8808 E-Mail: jodi@pier39.com Website: www.pier39.com REP: Jodi Cumming, Manager, Travel Industry Sales SERVICE: PIER 39, San Francisco’s Premier Bay Attraction, includes 110 shops, 13 restaurants and numerous attractions.

Pilot Rock Site Products R.J. Thomas Mfg. Co., Inc. (Cherokee) P.O. Box 946, Cherokee, IA 51012-0946 PH: 800/762-5002 Fax: 712/225-5796 E-Mail: pilotrock@rjthomas.com Website: www.pilotrock.com REP: Customer Service Dept.

SERVICE: Manufacturing and direct sales of park grills, picnic tables, benches, campfire rings, trash receptacle holders, etc.

Play Foundations Inc. (San Diego) 179 Roymar Road, Suite E, Oceanside, CA 92058 PH: 760/721-2993 Fax: 760/721-3837 E-Mail: info@playfoundations.com Website: www.playfoundations.com REP: Jack Cox, President/CEO SERVICE: Certified installer of leading playground, recreational equipment and surfacing manufacturers. Quality maintenance services for existing playgrounds.

Play-Well TEKnologies (Marin) 224 Greenfield Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960 PH: 415/578-2746 Fax: 415/460-5108 E-Mail: jeff@play-well.org Website: www.play-well.org REP: Jeff Harry, VP of Marketing & Fun; Bob Lund, Southern California Regional Mgr.; Diana Hickey, Northern California Regional Mgr. SERVICE: Teaching LEGO engineering camps to K-5th grade at Parks & Recreation.

PlayCore (Hamilton) 401 Chestnut Street Suite 410, Chattanooga, TN 37402 PH: 423/425-3168 Fax: 423/425-3124 E-Mail: info@playcore.com Website: http://www.playcore.com/ REP: Anne-Marie Spencer, VP Marketing; Bob Farnsworth, CEO; Lisa Moore, VP Strategic Services SERVICE: PlayCore helps build stronger communities by advancing play through research, education, partnerships, and products.

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u Buyer’s Guide Playcraft Direct, Inc. (Josephine) 123 North Valley Dr., Grants Pass, OR 97526 PH: 888/571-7640 Fax: 541/244-2196 E-Mail: sales@playcraftdirect.com Website: www.playcraftsystems.com REP: Kurt Krauss, CEO; Toney Lewis, Sales Manager SERVICE: Seller of playground equipment (commercial type).

Playground Inspection, LLC (Los Angeles) P.O. BOX 16654, Encino, CA 91416-6654 PH: 888/293-7889 Fax: 818/578-3408 E-Mail: jim.a.stein@gmail.com Website: www.inspectorplayground.com REP: Jim Stein SERVICE: Independent inspector, surface impact testing with Triax, early childhood certified, playground inspections, compliance certificates, insured.

Playgrounds Unlimited (Santa Clara) 980 Memorex Dr., Santa Clara, CA 95050 PH: 408/244-9848 Fax: 408/244-9847 E-Mail: mikea@playgroundsunlimited.net Website: www.playgroundsunlimited.com REP: Michael Altieri, CEO; Joe Mendes, President SERVICE: Construction services; site preparation; play equipment; water play; shade shelter installation; Pour-inplace & synthetic turf safety surface.

PlaySafe, LLC (Bernalillo) PO Box 66056, Albuquerque, NM 87193 PH: 505/899-9532 Fax: 505/899-2666 E-Mail: playsafe@play-safe.com Website: www.play-safe.com REP: Sam “Butch” DeFillippo SERVICE: Playground audits, maintenance training, strategic master plan development, feasibility studies, expert witnesses & recreation program development.

Poms & Associates (Los Angeles) 5700 Canoga Avenue #400, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 PH: 714/731-8444 Fax: 818/449-9321 E-Mail: tkarcz@pomsassoc.com Website: www.pomsassoc.com REP: Phil Combest, Sr. Mgr., Risk Services SERVICES: Loss control, risk management, safety services, general parks and playground consulting and auditing services.

PR&P Architects: Childplay (Solano) 110 Kim Court, Vallejo, CA 94591 PH: 707/557-2215 Fax: 707/557-9937 E-Mail: paul_roberts@prparch.com Website: www.prparch.com REP: Paul Roberts, President SERVICE: Nature education, training, planning and design for early childhood preschools, kindergartens and centers.

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Precision Concrete Cutting (San Mateo) P.O. Box 8013, Foster City, CA 94404 PH: 650/867-8657 Fax: 650/240-3866 E-Mail: jortega@safesidewalks.com Website: www.safesidewalks.com REP: Joseph Ortega, Manager; Joe Fouret, Owner SERVICE: PCC utilizes a unique 100% ADA complaint saw-cutting method to repair uplifted sidewalks to reduce liability.

Public Restroom Company (Douglas) 2587 Business Parkway, Minden, NV 89423 PH: 888/888-2060 Fax: 888/888-1448 E-Mail: info@publicrestroomcompany.com Website: www.publicrestroomcompany.com REP: Chuck Kaufman, President; Kathy Kaufman, Advertising Mgr.; Chad Kaufman, V.P. Sales; Marie Hunt, Sales Administration; Pat McBride, Sales; Katie Kaufman, Project Development Manager SERVICE: Public Restroom Company is a design build specialist for “odor free, vandal resistant, park restroom and concession buildings.

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Buyer’s Guide u Public Sector Software LTD dba PLAYSAFE, LLC P.O. Box 9000Leamington SPA, CV31 9DX, England, PH: 00(44) 1926 800800 Fax: 00(44) 1474 335053 E-Mail: sbull@pssltd.co.uk Website: www.pssltd.co.uk REP: Margaret Baker, Training Director; Trevor Baker, CEO; David Gent, Managing Director SERVICE: Inspect playgrounds the quick, easy and green way. Inspect on your Smartphone, manage on your computer.

Quadriga Landscape Architecture & Planning (Sacramento) 1415 21st Street, Suite A, Sacramento, CA 95811 PH: 916/441-2129 E-Mail: Christine@quadriga-inc.com Website: www.quadriga-inc.com REP: Christine Talbot, Associate Principal; Russ Mallard, Landscape Architect SERVICE: Landscape architectural and planning services.

Qualite Sports Lighting (Hillsdale) 250 Industrial Drive, Hillsdale, MI 49242 PH: 800/933-9741 Fax: 517/439-1194 E-Mail: bsmith@qualite.com Website: www.qualite.com REP: Jim Smith, Sales Representative Southern California SERVICE: Specializing in sports lighting, poles and controls, energy efficient and maintenance.

Recology Grover Environmental Products (Stanislaus) P.O. Box 128, Westley, CA 95387 PH: 866/764-5765 Fax: 209/545-8873 E-Mail: dramsey@recology.com Website: www.recologygrover.com REP: Vince Tye, Sales Manager; Dawn Ramsey, Administrative Assistant SERVICE: We provide WonderPlay playground surface material to schools, municipalities & homeowners.

Recreation By Design, Inc (Orange) PO Box 705, Cypress, CA 90630 PH: 714/484-7807 Fax: 714/527-5499 E-Mail: info@recbydesign.net Website: www.recbydesign.net REP: Paul Daniels, President; Bill McMullin, Sales Representative, Jackie Sequeira, Operations Manager SERVICE: Sales representative of park and playground equipment.

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Recreation Republic (San Diego) 802 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, # 107, San Marcos, CA 92069 PH: 760/510-1886 Fax: 760/282-7082 E-Mail: info@recrepublic.com Website: www.recrepublic.com REP: Suzanne Anderson, President; Mark Anderson, V.P. S. CA Office: 7668 El Camino Real, Suite 104-287, Carlsbad, CA 92009 N. CA. Office: 151 Petaluma Blvd., Unit 212, Petaluma, CA 94952 888/8436128 SERVICES: Playgrounds (Kompan), Aquatic climbing walls, Splashpads, waterslides, site furnishings, shelters, boulder/net climbers, surfacing, skate parks.

RJM Design Group, Inc. (Orange) 31591 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 PH: 949/493-2600 Fax: 949/493-2690 E-Mail: bob@rjmdesigngroup.com Website: www.rjmdesigngroup.com No. California Office: 601 University Ave. Suite 181, Sacramento, CA 95825 PH: 916/570-2050 FAX 916/570-2233 E-Mail: john@rjmdesigngroup.com REP: Bob Mueting, Larry Ryan (Southern CA - Corporate Office) John Courtney (Northern CA Office) SERVICE: Park and Sports Facility Master Planning and Design; Park and Recreation Master Planning; Landscape Architecture; LEED Certified; Community Consensus Building.

RecWest Outdoor Products, Inc. (Ventura) 31316 Via Colinas, #118, Westlake Village, CA 91362 PH: 818/735-3838 Fax: 818/735-9612 E-Mail: mike_b@recwest.net Website: www.playlsi.com REP: Mike Bennett, President SERVICE: Representing Landscape Structures Inc. - park, playground and skate park equipment.

Roaring Camp Railroads (Santa Cruz) PO Box G-1, Felton, CA 95018 PH: 831/335-4484 Fax: 831/335-1702 E-Mail: info@roaringcamp.com Website: www.roaringcamp.com REP: Leatha Brown, Group Sales Manager; Deanna Zercher, Sales Coordinator SERVICE: 1880’s Historical Town with train excursions through the Redwoods and to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc. (Riverside) 6780 Indiana Avenue, Suite 160, Riverside, CA 92506 PH: 951/781-1930 Fax: 951/686-8091 E-Mail: rha@rhala.com Website: www.rhala.com REP: Randy Hlubik, President; Doug Grove, Principal SERVICE: Park & sports facility planning, LEED certified, water conservation design, community consensus building, park rehabilitation.

Robertson Industries, Inc. (Maricopa) 4401 E Baseline Road, Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ 85042 PH: 800/858-0519 Fax: 602/340-0402 E-Mail: rhawley@totturf.com Website: www.totturf.com Northern California: 2442 Estand Way Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Southern California: 16059 Foothill Blvd Irwindale, CA 91706 REP: Richard Hawley, Corporate VP/GM SERVICE: Robertson Industries, Inc. sells, manufacturers and installs safety surfaces - TotTurf and TotTurf Synthetic Plus.

Richard Fisher Associates (Orange) 2001 East First St., Ste 160, Santa Ana, CA 92705 PH: 714/245-9270 Fax: 714/245-9275 E-Mail: rfisher@rfaland.com Website: www.rfaland.com REP: Richard Fisher, President SERVICE: Professional consulting services for parks & recreation facilities, master planning/design, construction management, landscape maintenance/water management.

RockCraft Designs 8-1865 Sargent Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3H OE4 PH: 866/786-1635 Fax: 204/774-6099 E-Mail: info@rockcraft.net Website: www.rockcraft.net REP: Ken Crozier, President; Cathy Kleeman, Sales & Marketing SERVICE: ROCKCRAFT is the leading manufacturer of concrete park and playground climbing boulders. 10 models available.

Ross Recreation Equipment (Sonoma) 100 Brush Creek Road #206, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 PH: 707/538-3800 Fax: 707/538-3826 E-Mail: info@rossrec.com Website: www.rossrec.com REP: Ewing Philbin & Cheri Yokoi; Chris Tait, P.O. Box 861, Folsom, CA 95763, 916/9856349, FAX 916/985-6421; Liz Riehl, 229 Sea Ridge Road, Aptos, CA 95003, 831/689-9110, FAX 831/689-9112 SERVICE: 40 years of providing superior products and service with attention to quality, safety and design.

Rowley International Inc (Los Angeles) 2325 Palos Verdes Dr West, Suite 312, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90277-2755 PH: 310/377-6724 Fax: 310/377-8890 E-Mail: debbie@rowleyinternational.com Website: www.rowleyinternational.com REP: Bill Rowley SERVICE: Specialists in aquatic design, engineering and consulting. Over 30 years experience in municipal aquatic facilities.

Royston, Hanamoto Alley & Abey (Marin) 225 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941 PH: 415/383-7900 Fax: 415/383-1433 E-Mail: Tegan@rhaa.com Website: www.rhaa.com REP: Cordy Hill, Principal SERVICE: Landscape architecture, site planning, master planning, urban design, and recreation planning services locally, nationally and internationally.

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u Buyer’s Guide RRM Design Group (San Luis Obispo) 3765 South Higuera Street, Suite 102, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 PH: 805/543-1794 Fax: 805/543-4609 E-Mail: jcferber@rrmdesign.com Website: www.rrmdesign.com REP: Jeff Ferber, Principal SERVICE: RRM Design Group designs award-winning recreation areas by collaborating with people who use them.

Rubberecycle (Ocean) 1985 Rutgers University Blvd., Lakewood, NJ 08701 PH: 732/363-0600 E-Mail: robert@rubbermulch.com Website: www.rubberecycle.com REP: Robert Gestet SERVICE: Manufacturers of PLAYSAFER RUBBERMULCH, RUBBERBOND - safest unitary surface & ACCESSAMAT – affordable ADA access for playgrounds & beaches.

RWP Landscape Materials (Los Angeles) 1313 E Phillips Blvd, Pomona, CA 91766 PH: 877/476-9797 Fax: 909/868-1162 E-Mail: hank@rwpmulch.com Website: www.rwpmulch.com REP: Hank Egigian, General Sales Manager; Patti Mashikian, Sales Associate; Chris Kiralla, President SERVICE: RWP FIBER FALL-Impact attenuating and ADA wheelchair accessible engineered wood fibers for playground safety surfacing.

Ryvec Inc. (Orange) 251 E. Palais Road, Anaheim, CA 92805 PH: 714/520-5592 Fax: 714/520-7898 E-Mail: steve@ryvec.com Website: www.ryvec.com REP: Steve Ryan, Sales Manager SERVICE: Leading manufacturer of aromatic binders and pigment dispersions used in playgrounds and other sporting applications.

Safeplay By Design, Inc. (Sacramento) 9666 Sheldon Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624-9437 PH: 916/647-0912 E-Mail: david@spease.com Website: www.spease.com REP: David Spease, Landscape Architect SERVICE: Certified Playground Safety Inspections, inspection programs, safety training, ADA inspections and Landscape Architectural services.

Safety Play, Inc. (Los Angeles) 7095 Hollywood Blvd #1308, Los Angeles, CA 90028 PH: 888/878-0244 Fax: 888/878-0244 E-Mail: safetyplay@mindspring.com Website: www.mindspring. com/~safetyplay REP: Scott Burton Florida Office: 10460 Roosevelt Blvd., #295, St. Petersburg, FL 33716-3821 SERVICE: Playground audits, inspection tool kits, expert witness, safety manuals, safety classes, planning/design services, safety signs/labels.

Sator Sports, Inc. (Los Angeles) 1536 W. 228th Street, Unit B, Torrance, CA 90501 PH: 310/602-0127 Fax: 310/602-0160 E-Mail: mcursage@satorsports.com Website: www.satorsoccer.com REP: Milton Cursage, CEO; Tabatha Villa, Sales Manager SERVICE: Retail soccer equipment company (web/catalog).

Schmidt Design Group, Inc. (San Diego) 2655 Fourth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103 PH: 619/236-1462 Fax: 619/236-8792 E-Mail: info@schmidtdesign.com Website: www.schmidtdesign.com REP: Glen Schmidt, President; Jeff Justus, Senior Associate SERVICE: Landscape architecture, park planning, and design that balances artistic expression with environmental sensitivity.

SCI Consulting Group (Solano) 4745 Mangels Blvd., Fairfield, CA 94534 PH: 707/430-4300 Fax: 707/430-4319 E-Mail: gerard.vansteyn@sci-cg.com Website: www.sci-cg.com REP: Gerard Van Steyn, President; John Bliss, Senior Engineer; Blair E. Aas, Senior Planning Consultant SERVICE: New revenue feasibility studies, ballot measures, assessment district formations and administration.

Providing Quality Landscape Architectural Services in Southern California

Shade Structures (Orange) 350 Kalmus Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 PH: 714/427-6981 Fax: 714/427-6982 E-Mail: rmiddleton@usa-shade.com Website: www.shadestructures.net REP: Rachel Middleton, Sales Administration SERVICE: Shade Structures’ Modular and custom fabric structures screen the sun and keep the fun!

Smart Turf (Los Angeles) 14418 Best Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 PH: 800/421-6723 Fax: 562/404-3925 E-Mail: aword@catalinahome.com Website: www.smartturf.net REP: Amy Word, Sales Manager; Duane Jensen, President SERVICE: Smart Turf is a synthetic grass product line made in the USA with the finest materials available.

Specializing in Municipal Projects with Over 140 Agencies

“We Create Parks for People”

Services include: Specialists in: Master Planning & Design • Neighborhood Parks Community Parks • Sports Parks • Play Areas Park Renovations • Nature Interpretive Parks Trails & Pathways • Streetscapes & Medians

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Community Workshops & Presentations Construction & Maintenance Specifications Standards & Guidelines Development Plan Check Services • Feasibility Studies Native Vegetation Preservation

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Buyer’s Guide u SMG Equipment, LLC (King) 2002 West Valley Hwy N. Suite 200, Auburn, WA 98001 PH: 253/350-8803 E-Mail: kevindorney@comcast.net Website: www.smgequipment.com REP: Kevin Dorney, Owner/Member SERVICE: World’s leading manufacturer of tools & equipment for installation and maintenance of synthetic turf and track.

Sof’ Solutions Inc. (Salt Lake) P.O. Box 667, Draper, UT 84065 PH: 801/523-2452 Fax: 801/501-0762 E-Mail: info@sof-solutions.com Website: www.sof-solutions.com REP: Elouise Bird SERVICE: Sof ‘ Solutions is your solution for recreational surfacing. Wet or dry, indoor or out, you’re covered.

Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (Los Angeles) P.O. Box 3605823 Lexington Gallantin Road, South El Monte, CA 91733 PH: 626/448-0853 x16 Fax: 626/448-5219 E-Mail: timIttner@scmaf.org Website: www.scmaf.org REP: Tim Ittner, Executive Director SERVICE: Professional training, education and networking; insurance services; sport rules, training and competition for youth and adults.

Southern California Tennis Assoc (Los Angeles) P.O. Box 240015, Los Angeles, CA 90024-9115 PH: 310/208-3838 x239 Fax: 310/824-7691 E-Mail: bischoff@scta.usta.com Website: www.usta.com USTA Northern California USTA Southern California ULCA Campus 420 Charles E. Young Drive West Los Angeles, CA 90024 www.scta.usta.com REP: Melanie Bischoff, Community Dev. Coordinator SERVICE: To promote & develop the growth of tennis in Southern California.

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Spohn Ranch, Inc. Custom Skate Parks (Los Angeles) 6824 S. Centinela Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90230 PH: 626/330-5803 Fax: 626/330-5503 E-Mail: info@spohnranch.com Website: www.spohnranch.com REP: Aaron Spohn, Kirsten Bradford www.trueride.com SERVICE: Skate park design, construction, operation and insurance. The leader in responsible skatelite, concrete and hybrid parks.

Sport Rock Int’l Inc. (San Luis Obispo) P.O. Box 32, Pismo Beach, CA 93448 PH: 805/481-5686 Fax: 805/489-6451 E-Mail: info@sportrockintl.com Website: www.sportrockintl.com REP: Mike English, Sales Rep SERVICES: Boulders; park and garden art and playground structures.

SportaFence Marketing Enterprises, LLC (Sacramento) P.O. Box 340994, Sacramento, CA 95834 PH: 916/715-6287 E-Mail: dgentry@sportafence.com Website: www.sportafence.com REP: Dan Gentry, President; Joan Drayton, CEO/CFO; Alan Mitchell, Sales Agent SERVICE: Professional grade portable fencing 6’ x 10’ with 8-gauge coated wire and retractable wheels.

Sportaflex (Maricopa) 28760 N 83rd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85266 PH: 480/650-1018 E-Mail: tgoodin@sportaflex.com Website: www.sportaflex.com REP: Terry Goodin, President; Arnie Silverman SERVICE: Portable fencing for softball, baseball, ground control, special events and Ad revenue generation.

Sports Turf Solutions (Monterey) 29001 Falcon Ridge Road, Salinas, CA 93908 PH: 831/484-2138 Fax: 831/484-2139 E-Mail: pwood@turftest.com Website: www.turftest.com REP: Parker Wood SERVICE: Athletic field safety testing specializing in G-max testing of synthetic and natural turf sports fields.

SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. (Santa Cruz) 303 Potrero Street, 40-C, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 PH: 831/459-0455 Fax: 831/459-0484 E-Mail: steve@ssala.com Website: www.ssala.com REP: Steven Sutherland, Principal SERVICE: Award winning parks & recreation master planning, community workshops/consensus building, construction documentation/administration.

Stantec Architecture Inc. (Sacramento) 1201 J Street, Studio 100, Sacramento, CA 95814 PH: 916/569-2500 Fax: 916/921-9274 E-Mail: paul.marcillac@stantec.com Website: www.stantec.com REP: Todd W. Rhoads, ASLA, Vice President; Paul A. Marcillac, Principal Landscape Architect SERVICE: Parks and recreation planning and design including master planning, facilitation, sports field design and documentation.

Stonehenge Signs (Plumas) PO BOX 387, Quincy, CA 95971 PH: 916/201-3570 E-Mail: dianebutterfly@hotmail.com Website: www.stonehengesigns.com REP: Frankie Tapia, Robert Conover, Diane Conover SERVICE: Providing natural engraved stone signage, tailored to each park’s unique character for over 30 years.

Stover Seed Co. (Los Angeles) P.O. Box 861715, Los Angeles, CA 90086 PH: 800/621-0315 Fax: 213/626-4920 E-Mail: john_mc@stoverseed.com Website: www.stoverseed.com REP: John McShane, President SERVICE: Stoverfield seed mixtures, turfgrass and wildflower seed, native seeds for erosion control.

Sun Country Systems (Los Angeles) 11710 Chisholm Court, Santa Clarita, CA 91390 PH: 661/268-1550 Fax: 661/268-1159 E-Mail: timh@suncountrysystems.com Website: www.suncountrysystem.com REP: Tim Hollinger, President SERVICE: Provide and install playground equipment and all safety surfaces, synthetic grass, Polysoft. Burke play equipment.

SyberTech Waste Reduction Ltd. 13698 Coldicutt Avenue, White Rock, B.C. V4B 3A9 PH: 888/888-7975 Fax: 314/289-2192 E-Mail: rmitchell@swrl.com Website: www.swrl.com REP: Rob Mitchell, President; Shawn Martin SERVICE: Our in-ground trash system, self-watering planters and other products greatly save operational costs.

ThermaGreen Environmental 180 Bartor Road, Toronto, ON M9M 2W6 PH: 416/782-5837 Fax: 416/782-2190 E-Mail: Blu@thermagreen.com Website: www.thermagreen.com REP: Blu Alexander, Director of Business Development SERVICE: Environmentally friendly shock impact & drainage pads built to perform for indoor or outdoor sport fields, playgrounds, and landscaping applications.

TMT Enterprises, Inc. (Santa Clara) 1996 Oakland Road, San Jose, CA 95131 PH: 408/432-9040 Fax: 408/432-9429 E-Mail: matt@tmtenterprises.net Website: www.tmtenterprises.net REP: Matt Moore, Operations Manager; Eric Buckelew, Sales Manager SERVICE: Bulk material supplier: Baseball surfaces, playground materials, top dress sand, topsoil, soil mixes, decomposed granite, organics.

Structure Cast (Kern) 8261 McCutchen Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311 PH: 661/742-3919 Fax: 661/280-5626 E-Mail: Larry@Structurecast.com Website: http://www.structurecast.com/ REP: Larry Turpin, Sales Manager SERVICE: Precast-pre engineered restroom & concession buildings.

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u Buyer’s Guide Tri Active America (San Luis Obispo) 178 S. 4th Street, Suite 101, Grover Beach, CA 93433 PH: 800/587-4228 Fax: 805/595-1042 E-Mail: staff@triactiveamerica.com Website: www.triactiveamerica.com REP: Chris Litvinchuk, Co-Director of Sales SERVICE: Outdoor exercise equipment for parks, community centers, active aging communities, schools and other organizations.

TRK Playground Safety, L.L.C. (Madera) 46853 Chukchansi Road, Coarsegold, CA 93614 PH: 559/642-4939 E-Mail: trkplay@gmail.com Website: www.trkplay.com REP: Timothy R. Kelly, CPRS, Owner/ Manager SERVICE: Statewide; playground audits and inspections; attenuation surface impact testing; playground design; and safety education and awareness.

Trueline (Riverside) 1651 Market St., Ste B, Corona, CA 92880 PH: 951/817-0777 Fax: 951/817-0770 E-Mail: trueline40@aol.com Website: http://gotrueline.com/ REP: Ed Kruse, Owner SERVICE: Resurfacing of tennis courts, basketball courts, game courts, playgrounds, striping, installation of equipment and refurbishment.

Turf Star, Inc. (Alameda) 2438 Radley Court, Hayward, CA 94545 PH: 800/585-8001 Fax: 510/785-3576 E-Mail: chuckt@turfstar.com Website: www.turfstar.com REP: Chuck Talley, Sales Manager, 800/585-8001 x7928, FAX 800/2411997 SERVICE: Commercial mowing equipment & irrigation.

United Storm Water (Los Angeles) 14000 E. Valley Blvd., La Puente, CA 91746 PH: 626/961-9326 E-Mail: lydia@unitedstormwater.com Website: www.unitedstormwater.com REP: Lydia Perry, VP Marketing & Sales SERVICE: Storm water management and porous pavement installation.

Universal Studios Hollywood (Los Angeles) Sales Dept-Education & Youth100 Universal City Plaza, Bldg 5511-5, Universal City, CA 91608 PH: 818/622-3001 Fax: 818/622-0171 E-Mail: stephen.arthur@nbcuni.com Website: www.universalyouthprograms.com REP: Stephen Arthur SERVICE: Universal is more than a Theme Park... It’s a classroom, too! Education and Recreation programs available for youth groups, ages 3 - 18 years.

Verde Design, Inc. (Santa Clara) 2455 the Alameda, Suite 200, Santa Clara, CA 95050 PH: 408/985-7200 Fax: 408/985-7260 E-Mail: derek@verdedesigninc.com Website: www.verdedesigninc.com REP: Derek McKee, Principal; Corbin Schneider, Sr. Project Manager SERVICE: Multi-disciplinary office of landscape architects and civil engineers with a focus on community projects.

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Victor Stanley Inc (Calvert) P.O. Drawer 330, Dunkirk, MD 20754 PH: 800/368-2573 Fax: 410/257-7579 E-Mail: georgeb@victorstanley.com Website: www.victorstanley.com REP: George Blevins, Corporate Business Developer SERVICE: Victor Stanley has designed, engineered and manufactured quality site furnishings in the US since 1962.

VN Enterprises, Inc dba Mulch Master (Orange) 32158 Camino Capistrano Suite A 462, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 PH: 877/256-9639 Fax: 562/394-0546 E-Mail: bethany@mulch-master.com REP: Peggy Ward, Coordinator SERVICE: Mulch manufacturer and provider of mulch placement with pneumatic bloer trucks.

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Buyer’s Guide u Vortex Aquatic Structures Int’l (Riverside) 9106 Pulsar Ct, Ste C, Corona, CA 92883-4632 PH: 514/694-3868 Fax: 514/335-5413 E-Mail: info@vortex-intl.com Website: www.vortex-intl.com REP: Kevin Spence, General Manager SERVICE: Vortex designs and manufacturers Aquatic Playground Solutions: Splashpad®, ElevationTM multilevel interactive structures, PoolplayTM and Spray pointTM. Water Odyssey By Fountain People, Inc. (Hays) P.O. Box 807, 4600 Hwy. 123, San Marcos, TX 78667-0807 PH: 512/392-1155 Fax: 512/392-1154 E-Mail: cthomas@fountainpeople.com Website: www.waterodyssey.com REP: Bill Hachmeister, AFO, National Sales Manager SERVICE: Leading manufacturer of aquatic playground and fountain equipment.

Water Technology, Inc. (Dodge) 100 Park Ave., Beaver Dam, WI 53916 PH: 920/887-7375 Fax: 920/887-7999 E-Mail: info@wtiworld.com Website: www.watertechnologyinc.com REP: Stephen Crocker, Principal, PH: (920) 887-7375, FAX (920) 887-7999, www.wtiworld.com SERVICE: Aquatic planners, designers and engineers. Portfolio includes waterparks, resort/hotel pools, aquatic centers, YMCAs and competition pools.

Waterline Technologies (Orange) 620 North Santiago Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 PH: 714/564-9100 Fax: 714/564-9700 E-Mail: hwatters@waterlinetech.com Website: www.waterlinetechnologies.com REP: Harry Watters, Branch Manager, Sarah Ortiz, Territory Sales Manager, Chaz Haltom, Territory Sales Manager SERVICE: Wholesale dist. for swimming pool & water treatment.

West Coast Turf (Riverside) P.O. Box 4563, Palm Desert, CA 92261 PH: 760/340-7300 E-Mail: danielle@westcoastturf.com Website: www.westcoastturf.com REP: Danielle Scardino, Director of Marketing; John Marman, Sales Manager; Greg Dunn, Sales Manager SERVICE: Growers and installers of premium quality sod and stolons, and organic fertilizers.

Willdan Group, Inc. (Orange) 2401 E. Katella Ave #300, Anaheim, CA 92806 PH: 714/940-6300 Fax: 714/940-4935 E-Mail: jhidalgo@willdan.com Website: www.willdan.com REP: John Hidalgo, Director of Landscape Architecture SERVICE: Willdan assists public agencies in the design and master planning of parks and recreation developments.

Waterplay Solutions Corp.

1451 B. Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A3 PH: 250/712-3393 Fax: 250/861-4814 E-Mail: marketing@waterplay.com Website: www.waterplay.com REP: Tai Kolenko, Sales & Marketing Coordinator SERVICE: Waterplay is a world-wide provider of aquatic play features, slide activity centers, urban water features and water management systems.

Whitewater West Industries Ltd 6700 McMillan Way, Richmond, BC V6W 1J7 PH: 604/273-1068 Fax: 604/273-4518 E-Mail: whitewater@whitewaterwest. com Website: www.whitewaterwest.com REP: Steve Brinkel, Vice President and General Manager of Parks & Recreation SERVICE: WhiteWater is the global leader in waterpark design, engineering, manufacturing and installation.

West Coast Arborists, Inc. (Orange) 2200 E. Via Burton Street, Anaheim, CA 92806 PH: 714/991-1900 Fax: 714/956-3745 E-Mail: vgonzalez@wcainc.com Website: www.wcainc.com REP: Victor Gonzalez, Director of Marketing; Patrick Mahoney, President; Andy Trotter, Vice President-Field Operations SERVICE: WCA provides public agencies, school districts, and colleges with urban forestry management and maintenance services.

Who Built Creative Builders Inc. (Sonoma) P.O. Box 5207, Petaluma, CA 94955 PH: 707/763-6210 Fax: 707/658-2513 E-Mail: Jana@whobuilt.biz Website: www.whobuilt.biz REP: Jana Gebhardt, Owner SERVICE: Installation of play equipment and athletic equipment.

WLC Architects, Inc. (San Bernardino) 8163 Rochester Ave, Ste 100, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 PH: 909/987-0909 Fax: 909/980-9980 E-Mail: george@wlcarchitects.com Website: www.WLC-architects.com REP: George Wiens SERVICE: WLC Architects provides sustainable architectural/planning services for recreational projects, including community/senior centers, gymnasiums & theaters.

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Research • Public Market Research Creates the Profession’s Brand • Building The Brand Newsletters • Building The Brand Articles

Sharing • Visit the Agency Branding Library - where CPRS members can share their Parks Make Life Better!® Examples

World Waterpark Assoc. (Johnson) 8826 Santa Fe #310, Overland Park, KS 66212 PH: 913/599-0300 Fax: 913/559-0530 E-Mail: bbuda@waterparks.org Website: www.waterparks.org Rep: Bernadine Buda SERVICE: The World Waterpark Association is a member-driven organization providing education to water leisure professionals.

Xtreme Green Electric Vehicles (Clark) 3010 E. Alexander Road Suite 1002, North Las Vegas, NV 89030 PH: 702/870-0700 Fax: 702/447-9797 E-Mail: neil@xgpinc.com Website: www.xgpinc.com REP: Neil Roth, President SERVICE: Manufacturer of lithium battery powered electric specialty vehicles used for security and maintenance purposes.

Zasueta Contracting, Inc. (San Diego) P. O. Box 866, Spring Valley, CA 91976 PH: 619/589-0609 Fax: 619/697-6031 E-Mail: azplaygrounds@cox.net Website: www.zasuetacontracting.com REP: Andrew Zasueta, President SERVICE: Playground equipment installation.

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Accomplishments Jane H. Adams Wins PlayCore’s Hero Award at CPRS Annual Conference

PlayCore promotes its mission and values by giving back to communities in a variety of ways.

One way is its annual Hero award which recognizes the inspirational people they meet throughout the course of business. Bob Farnsworth, PlayCore CEO explains, “We are continually inspired by the people we encounter, people who have made a career of giving back selflessly, with complete dedication to improving the communities they serve. These are the true heroes of any community –spending their time with no expectation of recogni-

tion, in order to make a difference. Their dedication mirrors PlayCore’s mission and values, so we wanted to find a way to recognize them and honor their commitment.”

PlayCore chose Jane H. Adams, Executive Director of the California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) as the 2014 recipient. As one of the largest park and recreation professional organizations in the country with over 3,000 members, CPRS provides leadership to advance the positive impact and value of the profession on society.

Adams, who retires this month, has served CPRS for 26 years. During her tenure CPRS developed several initiatives that have advanced the profession of parks and recreation nationwide. These initiatives include the VIP Action Plan, Creating Com-

munity through People, Parks, and Programs, the successful Parks Make Life Better!® statewide branding campaign, numerous statewide park bonds, and educational programs.

Jane has made an impact by serving as the CPRS spokesperson to national, state, and local government officials; nonprofit organizations; and federal and state agencies.

She has been instrumental implementing programs at the state level, and also advocating nationwide to develop collaborative relationships that achieve professional and organizational goals.

The award was presented at the 2014 California Parks and Recreation Training Conference in Ontario, California on March 5. As part of the award, PlayCore will make a $1500 donation to Jane’s charity of choice.

American Institute of Architects (AIA) Recognizes MVE Institutional Chairman & CEO Ernesto Vasquez, FAIA, NCARB

MVE Institutional (MVEI) is honored to announce that Ernesto Vasquez, FAIA, NCARB, Chairman & CEO of MVEI has been elevated to the prestigious College of Fellows by the American Institute of Architects.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the leading membership organization for architects and emerging professionals since 1857. The AIA Fellowship program recognizes architects with significant achievements

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and contributions to the profession.

Mr. Vasquez was selected by the 2014 Jury of Fellows as one of 139 AIA members to the College of Fellows. Of the 80,000 AIA members, only 3,000 members have been recognized with this distinguished honor.

Mr. Vasquez has been President of MVEI since it was founded in 2003. In 2013, he became Chairman and CEO. Known for creating environments that are socially and environmentally responsible, as well as economically viable, Mr. Vasquez is widely renowned as a community advocate and leader. His award-winning design aesthetic incorporates smart-growth principles and promotes public transit and improved educational environments. Mr. Vasquez currently serves on the Board of Directors of Bridge Housing, with leadership roles with nonprofit agencies such as ABODE Communities, The Wooden Floor, and The National Park Foundation.

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In Memorium George Clark Fowler

George Clark, of San Clemente, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away at the age of 86 on January 14, 2014. George is survived by his two sons, their wives, 5 grandchildren, their spouses and 9 great grandchildren. George proudly served in the US Navy, and after a career in education and recreation services, retired in 1984 from the Laguna Beach Recreation Department.

Janet R. Baker, 64, Led Sacramento County Regional Parks

By Robert D. Dávila bdavila@sacbee.com Published: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 - 8:07 pm Janet R. Baker, a veteran Sacramento parks official who struggled with deep budget cuts that reduced services in the popular American River Parkway and at other recreation sites, died of cancer Feb. 19 in Oregon.

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Mrs. Baker went into government after a broadcasting career in Hawaii and Sacramento.

She spent several years in the governor’s Office of Planning and Research before joining the city of Sacramento Parks and Recreation Department in 1986. She started in a junior recreation staff job and rose through the ranks to be operations manager, the No. 2 position in city parks.

“She was one of those staff members who always came to every groundbreaking, ribbon-cutting and weekend events, even though she was busy at home with her own family,” former mayor Heather Fargo said. “She was very committed, hardworking and passionate about parks.”

In 2008, Mrs. Baker left City Hall to be director of Sacramento County Regional Parks. She earned a reputation as a consensus builder who reached out to work with parks advocacy groups on policy issues, including funding and maintenance for the American River Parkway and other regional parks.

Behind the scenes, however, she battled with top county administrators who slashed park funding during the economic recession to fill budget deficits and spare deep cuts in law enforcement and other essential public services.

Frustrated by repeated cutbacks – including layoffs of park rangers and maintenance workers – she announced her resignation in 2011.

“She did the best she could,” Sacramento

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Within this issue, you will read about the legacy of our recently retired Executive Director Jane H. Adams, written by Past President Michelle Lacy, who again deserves our praises for leading the efforts on hiring a replacement, and an article about our new Executive Director, Stephanie Stephens, CAE. I encourage you to share this magazine with others who are not members.

Lastly, I want to pay homage to the men and women who have served as Presidents of the Society.

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County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jimmie Yee said. “Unfortunately, during those three years we were in tough times, and she didn’t have much money to do anything.”

An athletic woman, Mrs. Baker swam laps at 6 a.m. every day for many years at Arden Hills fitness club. She lived in Carmichael before retiring in Sunriver, Ore., with her husband of 32 years, John Baker.

Despite funding battles,

working in parks and recreation “was really her calling,” her husband said. “We lived near the (American River) Parkway, and I was out on the bike trail every day. When I got home, she always said, ‘How does my parkway look today?’ ” In addition to her husband, Mrs. Baker is survived by their daughter Natalie; stepdaughters Amber, Alice, Dana and Emily; and a brother, Jeff Alpers.

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