California Parks & Recreation magazine, Summer 2017, Vol. 73, No. 3

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SOLVING HOMELESSNESS IN PARKS AND RECREATION .....................8 Just as there is no one reason for homelessness, there is no one city or county agency that can handle the issue on its own. Collaboration is the only solution.

CRIMINALIZATION OF HOMELESSNESS...............................................18 Editor Stephanie Stephens, CAE 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). ©2017, California Park & Recreation Society, Inc.

For some cities and counties, the solution to homelessness is to enact laws or ordinances that restrict the actions of the homeless. Is this solving the issue or making things worse?

FACING HOMELESSNESS: PEOPLE IN OUR PARKS...............................22 To better understand the homelessness issues in parks, it is necessary to better understand the needs of the homeless.

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CPRS Outlook for 2017 and beyond

by James Wheeler • CPRS President

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s crazy as our work can get in the summer, I always feel energized this time of year.

My energy comes from seeing and hearing about the many essential services we provide for our youth, families and so many others. From the facilities where our community members can play, swim and explore to the programs, camps and events that help create strong communities, we continue to affirm our message that Parks Make Life Better!® We help create summer experiences for so many people the memories of which will last their life time. There are not many jobs in the world where you can do so much good for so many people.

This issue of our quarterly magazine focuses on the enormous matter of homelessness that is prevalent in so many of our communities. No matter what the size or location of your community, the chances are that you are engaged in this issue in some manner. As I drive through the urban and suburban areas that I work and live in I see so many people living in temporary shelters, asking for help with a cardboard sign, or just living alone in a world where thousands of people surround them. It is important that we take care of the less fortunate, marginalized and underserved populations that are in need. Working towards solutions to these types of societal issues is an integral part of public service.

It is important that we work to build strong interagency relationships that can help us leverage our resources to address this critical matter.

Our Legislative committee, with the invaluable assistance of our lobbyist Doug Houston, have been working hard and making great strides in our effort to get a park bond measure on the ballot. Bills in the Senate and Assembly as well as efforts to advance a parks initiative are all moving forward. We are optimistic that we can bring a bond to the voters that will help all of the agencies fund vital projects that will improve our communities.

It is essential that we all answer the call for support of these important political activities when needed. Write a letter, tell a friend, do what you can to help raise public awareness. Without the messaging and support of our members we cannot effectively see this through to the finish line. If you are a district or section leader please consider donating to our Political Action Committee. Finding a long-term funding source to help with this committee’s critical work is paramount.

I urge all of you to get more involved with CPRS. The opportunities to engage are numerous and encompass a variety of projects and programs.

Share what you know by submitting an educational program proposal for a local or state-wide training or conference. If you are one of our amazing young professionals we need you to share your valuable perspectives and ideas on how we can shape our profession for the future. Join a District or Section to help deliver valuable networking opportunities to our memcontinued on page 62

James Wheeler is the 2017-18 CPRS President and Recreation Services Manager at the San Francisco Recreation & Park Department.

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2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Jim Wheeler San Francisco Recreation & Park Department 501 Stanyan Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 415/831-6833 • James.Wheeler@sfgov.org PRESIDENT-ELECT Henry Perezalonso Town of Danville 233 Front Street, Danville, CA 94526 925/314-3454 • hperezalonso@danville.ca.gov VICE PRESIDENT Lydie Gutfeld City of Mission Viejo 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 949/470-3004 • lgutfeld@cityofmissionviejo.org SECRETARY-TREASURER Stephanie House West Side Recreation & Park District 500 Cascade Place, Taft, CA 93268 661/763-4246 • steph@wsrpd.com REGION 1 REPRESENTATIVE (Dist 1, 2, 3) Cindy Bagley City of Rohnert Park 5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 707/588-3452 • cbagley@rpcity.org REGION 2 REPRESENTATIVE (Dist 4, 5, 6) Jennie Tucker City of Morgan Hill 17555 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 408/310-4277 • jennie.tucker@morganhill.ca.gov REGION 3 REPRESENTATIVE (Dist 7, 8, 15) Sarah Reid City of Reedley 100 N. East Avenue, Reedley, CA 93654 559/637-4203 • sarah.reid@reedley.ca.gov REGION 4 REPRESENTATIVE (Dist 11, 13, 14) Kyla Brown Riverside County Regional Park & Open Space District 4600 Crestmore Rd., Jurupa Valley, CA 92509 951/955-3956 • kylabrown@rivco.org REGION 5 REPRESENTATIVE (Dist 9, 10, 12) Corey Lakin City of Los Alamitos 10911 Oak Street, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 562/430-1073 ext. 500 • clakin@cityoflosalamitos.org COUNCIL OF SECTIONS REPRESENTATIVES (Administrators, Aquatics, Development & Operations and Recreation Therapy) Tom Hellmann Cosumnes Community Services District 9014 Bruceville Road, Elk Grove, CA 95758 916/405-5631 • tomhellmann@csdparks.com (Aging, Educators and Recreation) Helen Hernandez City of Baldwin Park 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin Park, CA 91706 626/214-1601 x360 • hhernandez@baldwinpark.com Please contact any Board Member with questions or comments

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Homelessness in Parks and Recreation Spaces: Collaboration Is Essential

Homelessness throughout California has increased, while the majority of other cities and regions have experienced decreases. Based on 2016 data on homeless counts conducted throughout the United States (U.S.), four out of the top ten cities in the U.S. with the highest numbers of homeless persons are in California1. The impact on park and recreation space is even more serious in cities with

By Grace Weltman President and Principal Consultant Communities in Motion

higher rates of unsheltered homeless persons, because their options are usually in public spaces, on the street and anywhere they can stay or sleep. For instance, in Los Angeles County, two-thirds of the homeless population is unsheltered, which has resulted in street homelessness to be at an epidemic level.

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n many cities, parks and recreation facilities are natural spaces where homeless people may try to settle and stay, making community space inaccessible to people who use parks and recreation spaces for exercise, play, sports, community gatherings, and other purposes.

The causes of homelessness can be complex, often stemming from social and economic circumstances. The high cost of living in many California cities has made it difficult for people to find and/or sustain affordable housing.

The housing market has become even more tight with vacancy rates under 3% in California. The combination of the high cost of housing and stagnant wage growth for many people can contribute to the increases in homelessness.

The loss of a job, death of a spouse, high medical expenses, and other economic challenges can result in homelessness. Mental illness or physical disabilities, can both cause someone to be homeless or occur after someone has been homeless too long.

In my years of addressing homelessness, I have learned that every homeless person has a different story and circumstance. For one person who is a single mother, rental assistance for six months might be the solution to get them housed and maintain employment. Another person who is in their 60s and has been homeless on the street for over a decade with a physical disability, will need housing and supportive services for the duration of their life. A 21-year old youth may have become homeless because of abuse and now not only needs housing, but counseling and support for two years to help them stabilize and become selfsufficient. These issues are burdensome for those without the tools and experience working with people in need.

Parks and recreation leaders and staff are often at the front lines dealing with homelessness in spaces they are responsible for and often have to deal with the negativity of homelessness when local residents complain about the homeless. This is often contrary to the desire to use humane and supportive approaches to assisting homeless people. With often competing issues faced by parks and recreation, collabo-

ration and coordination with others is essential to addressing homelessness.

Often times, front line staff and volunteers do not know where to turn or how to best respond to homelessness.

In many instances, parks and recreation leaders often end up investing in solutions that do not work for them long term or cost them more in terms of time and resources. Law enforcement is an expense incurred by cities and is often used to respond to homelessness, which can take them away from their primary responsibilities. Increased cost associated with park maintenance and cleaning is another cost incurred by parks and recreation as a result of the growing homeless problem throughout California. This can be very frustrating and daunting as homelessness continues to increase in communities throughout California.

Collaboration and Coordination is Essential

The lack of resources, information and training is a result of no or minimal coordination and collaboration within a community. Parks and recreation is a critical partner, often overlooked as contributors and partners. According to the 2017 study “Homelessness in Parks” conducted by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)2, “The solutions to homelessness are not held to just one government agency or to a single nonprofit agency. It will take a coordinated strategy across the vast resources of both the public and private sector to tackle these issues.

Parks and recreation agencies, in their role of serving all members of their community, will be an integral part of the solution.”

When faced with homelessness, parks and recreation staff and leaders should work to not let themselves feel alone or isolated. Due to the complexities of homelessness, it takes a multitude of agencies and organizations to work together. Expert outreach staff representing mental and health services, housing providers, nonprofit organizations serving the homeless, law enforcement, city and county leaders, community residents, and people who lived homeless are just some of the kinds of stakeholders you may need

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at the table. The NPRA study also asserted in their report: “The issues surrounding homelessness are complex and touch many aspects of the community. As a result, mitigating homelessness cannot be the sole responsibility of one agency or one department within a city. In all, nine out of 10 urban parks and recreation agency directors report that their city has tactics and strategies in place to alleviate homelessness in the community.”

The growth of homelessness has resulted in some cities and counties investing more in housing and services.

This presents an opportunity for parks and recreation to be part of developing and implementing solutions to better leverage resources that may be available to them. Awareness and the presence of parks and recreation in the response to homelessness is key to reminding decision makers and agencies that serve the homeless that this is a complex problem that affects many different communities and sectors. Increasing accountability among a shared problem across different sectors will lead to proactive, not reactive solutions to homelessness. Whether you are a small, medium or large city or county, homelessness in parks and recreation spaces, a proactive approach is always the best approach. Reactive strategies and approaches can sometimes lead to pushing homelessness to other parts of your community or could potentially lead to legal liabilities that your city or community may incur. Partnering with others will allow you to fill gaps, better understand how decisions can impact your community and the burden of responsibility on you and your agency.

Steps to Proactive Collaboration and Coordination

Developing a proactive and collaborative approach to addressing homelessness will lead to better coordination and leveraging of resources among a variety of organizations and individuals. Parks and recreation spaces are natural convening spaces and are seen as symbols in local communities as gathering places for so many. In addressing homelessness in parks and recreation, the mindset that homeless9

Collaboration u ness is a community-wide problem is critical. Below, I have summarized some important elements to help you use a community-driven and collaborative approach to homelessness.

Communities in Motion recently coordinated and worked with the Los Angeles Metropolitan Authority (LA Metro) to develop a Transit Homeless Action Plan (formerly adopted in February 2017). Over the past several years, homelessness has grown in Los Angeles County, in which the public transportation system has to now address regularly. Ridership and usage of public transportation has been impacted by increases in homelessness, where unsheltered people not only use it for public transportation but also for shelters.

Now, with a plan in place, LA Metro, along with other systems (this includes parks and recreation) are critical partners being considered when it comes to homeless outreach and services. Another benefit of LA Metro’s approach is that formal partnerships now exist through its Homeless Task Force involving other transit

partners, City and County leadership, the lead Continuum of Care (CoC) agency responsible for homelessness, community-based agencies, the City of Los Angeles Attorney’s office and law enforcement. Coordination is more intentional and focused as they are now implementing their plan. Their process took about six months of planning3 and their adopted action is helping them stay focused on their central mission while working with partners to adopt a service approach to homelessness.

Extensive community engagement was done to educate stakeholders and communities about the planning process so that we could gather feedback and suggestions.

Whether you are small or large, developing a plan involving stakeholders and the community will yield better outcomes for your agency.

These steps are a guide for you to consider as you build upon partnerships you already have or even if you do not have an approach in place.

1. Define the Problem

Understand and assess the scope

of the problem by conducting your own analysis and survey of what your agency is experiencing. Partnering and collaborating with others can start here through a variety of approaches you use to define the scope of the problem. A combination of surveys, focus groups, community meetings and evaluations can help you define the scope of the problem in your community. a. Conduct a Study and Assessment.

Conducting your own assessment to identify the number of homeless people at your parks and recreation spaces is important in understanding the depth and scope of the challenges you are facing. If you already participate in your local homeless count 4 held in your community regularly, you probably already have data you can use and access that is specific to your jurisdiction. If you do not have data, then you can proceed with an assessment using staff, volunteers and community members. I am a proponent of always monitoring and collecting data regularly so you can have a baseline of data to work with to measure

Common Reasons for Homelessness As stated in the article, there are a multitude of factors that contribute to a person being found homeless.

For a very large portion of people found homeless, the underlying reason is that the person is unable to afford a stable housing option. While this sounds very simplistic, the causes of this situation can be and usually are very complex. Below is a list of some of the common causes that lead to someone being homeless: • Poverty

In contrast, homeless people give the following reasons for being homeless:

• Lack of affordable housing

• Family or friends unable to accommodate

• Mental illness

• Relationship change (divorce, domestic violence, break-up)

• Substance abuse • Physical disabilities • Escaping violent/abusive relationship • Relationship change • Pet limitations/issues • Jobless • Hospital closures • Prison release • Natural disaster (fire, flood, mudslide)

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• Eviction Whatever the original reason/issue, the root cause for most cases of homelessness is poverty. According to the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty the two major causes of poverty are insufficient income and lack of affordable housing. “In 2012, 10.3 million renters (approximately one in four) had ‘extremely low incomes’ (ELI) as classified by HUD. In that same year, there were only 5.8 million rental units affordable to the more than 10 million people identified as ELI.”

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Collaboration u your progress and monitor trends.

For cities with limited budgets, here is an opportunity to partner with a local university or college to conduct your survey. Often, colleges and universities have professors and students interested in doing these types of studies and community needs assessments. b. Survey Your Staff and Local Community. Survey your staff and local community leaders to obtain their feedback on the impact of homelessness in parks and recreation spaces, as well as on their jobs. Specifically, talk to your front-line staff, volunteers and law enforcement who are often called to deal with homelessness to get their perspective and experience. When homelessness is growing at a high rate, as it has over the past few years, staff is most likely feeling overwhelmed, unprepared and not properly trained to respond.

A survey or inquiry will allow them to be heard and help you address their need and other challenges they see at your parks and recreational facilities. c. Understand Financial Impacts. To best measure and assess the impact of homelessness in your parks and recreation spaces, analyze the cost

and impact on your operations and budget. This might include the need for maintenance staff, increased security and law enforcement, and the need for additional supplies and other resources. d. Tell Your Story. Document your findings, illustrating the impact of homelessness and highlighting your needs. Telling your story could come in the form a formal report, briefing paper or a fact sheet, depending on the size of your budget and/or resources available.

2. Communicate and Engage Others

Communication and public engagement are essential to your success.

Without these components, you will be criticized for not informing the community about the problem, your approach and plan. Any organization can hamper their progress and success when they do not have a proactive communication and community engagement plan. a. Identify Potential Partners and Collaborators. Identify and contact agencies and organizations who have resources or have the responsibility to address homelessness in your community or region. Every

community or region throughout the United States has a CoC5 responsible for homelessness and is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Other key partners are health and mental health agencies and nonprofits that serve the homeless. First responders including law enforcement, paramedics, park rangers are also important as they most likely have encountered homeless people at parks and recreation facilities. b. Share Your Stor y. Using the report or brief you produced as a result of your own assessment, distribute your information to key leaders and community members.

This will raise awareness in ways the public may not be aware of as it relates to homelessness in parks and recreation. These are usually conversation starters and can help you identify additional potential collaborators. c. Engage the Community. Hold a community forum or focus group that include residents and community leaders to raise greater awareness, but more importantly, to hear their own concerns and feedback.

Consistent, intentional and sincere

Impacts to Services/Facilities As the number of homeless increases or the visibility of homeless people either panhandling or searching trash increases, the community requests government entities “to do something” which usually results in the adoption of laws. The policing of these laws usually creates an economic impact on police departments. There are other community impacts which include: • Increases in homeless can have adverse effects on tourism, which has an economic impact on local businesses.

• Impact to local public works in cleaning up after homeless camps.

• Environmental impact when the homeless make public areas into their living/sleeping areas.

• Economic impact on hospitals and emergency services.

Research shows that the homeless are more likely to be hospitalized than the general public. Their inability to pay for services is the largest financial impact of homelessness on a community.

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• Besides the economic impact on police departments responding on calls, there is the impact of incarcerating the homeless.

There is much research to show that providing permanent supportive housing will have a lower impact to communities than the above economic impacts.

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u Collaboration community engagement is critical to any complex public problem that affects a community’s overall health and the quality of life of residents.

This component is also very critical because when you engage people it’s as important as the reason you are engaging them. Too many times, I have seen this process occur when decisions and solutions have already been determined by a few people and organizations. This can be seen by the community and stakeholders as disingenuous, creating distrust and resulting in resistance to any solutions. In this process, be sure to incorporate a plan on how you are going to regularly communicate and follow-up with the people you have brought together. This will help people be informed and feel valued in this process.

3. Develop a Strategy

Once you have partners engaged and onboard the correct way, this part can be rewarding and exciting. If implemented properly, this is where

innovation and creativity can thrive, keeping people interested and giving them meaningful experiences that will result in solutions that will work. a. Clarify Your Mission and Purpose.

Before developing your strategy, which should intentionally involve key stakeholders and partners, work internally with your leadership and staff to clarify your purpose and mission. This is important as you move forward becaause often you may be asked to go in a direction that may be out of your scope or purpose.

Remember you are responsible for parks and recreation in your community. b. Form a Task Force. In collaboration with selected stakeholders and agencies you convened or involved during your engagement process, form a task force to help you develop a strategy. Be sure your task force involves agencies who have resources that can help address homelessness in parks and recreation, but also include those with lived homeless experience.

People with homeless experience can help you better understand the challenges homeless people face, but also advise you on how to best approach some of the solutions that your task force will discuss. c. Create Short Term Action Plans.

When collaborating and partnering with others, it is always important to develop short term and doable action plans. Keeping people engaged in a collaborative process involves setting achievable, short term and doable goals at the beginning. As people see that their involvement is producing results, they will most likely stay involved and engaged in the long term. Short term goals can range between three to 12 months at most. d. Develop Long Term Goals. Long term goals should not exceed three years and should include an evaluation process that will measure your progress periodically. e. Develop a Budget. In any strategy, understanding the cost involved will help you better plan and ad-

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Parks and Recreation as a Partner

When partnering and collaborating with others to address homelessness, parks and recreation staff and leadership will need to identify how they can contribute and better coordinate with other agencies and stakeholders.

Successful collaboration is based on relationships in which there is mutual and reciprocal support among participants. Parks and recreation are vital in advancing collaborative approaches to addressing homelessness. Below are just some ways in which parks and recreation can help contribute to solving homelessness in their own communities. Many parks and recreation leaders are doing some or a majority of the suggestions listed below. A willingness to partner and collaborate is welcomed when your resources are brought to the table for others to access. In exchange, most partners will be more willing to strengthen their contribution by offering their own resources and knowledge. For instance, if you offer an opportunity for a nonprofit organization that specializes in serv-

ing low-income children to come and use your space once a week, they will most likely bring forward resources to help you respond to a family that is homeless and is beginning to use your parking lot to sleep in their car on a regular basis.

The list below includes suggestions and recommendations that are based on a service approach to homelessness.

In many instances, parks and recreation may adopt or make physical changes to a park or facility to deter people from using parks and recreation spaces as a form of shelter. A more proactive approach usually involves getting people connected to resources and information they need, convincing them to accept services and housing. You can use this list as a way to generate some ideas on how you can strengthen your contribution when you are partnering with others. Do not adopt strategies or implement responses that do not fit the mission of your agency, rather, focus on building on your strengths and using resources you already can or do provide. Each community is different and will require interventions and strategies that best fit your community’s needs.

Your contribution will also depend on the level and magnitude of homelessness in your community, as well as the tolerance level by your community when it comes to homelessness in parks

and recreation spaces. You know your community and residents the best and are the real expert when it comes to working with them.

• Offer Facilities for Homeless Training and Meetings. Parks and recreation facilities are excellent for nonprofit and government agencies to use when they need to conduct training for homeless outreach staff.

If offered quarterly, bi-annually or annually, agencies will most likely continue looking at your space as a resource and in turn, can provide training and resources to your staff.

This past year, I was impressed when I participated in a meeting hosted by the City of Mission Viejo in Southern California (Orange County), in which a recreation facility was used to bring several agencies together to share more information and perspectives about homelessness. The Community Ser vices Supervisor, with the support of the City Manager provided homeless resources and made sure training was also provided. The use of their recreation space was an excellent example of using parks and recreation as a convening point in their region.

The City also already partners with key leaders and organizations to address homelessness, regularly supporting partnerships and advancing

What are Issues for the Homeless The most basic and obvious needs of a homeless person is shelter, warmth and safety. Some of the things that the general public takes for granted is a daily struggle for the homeless: roof overhead, warm bed, food in the pantry and a locked door. However, there are some other needs for the homeless that while obvious when stated, may not come to the mind quickly.

• Safekeeping of possessions - Some homeless would rather skip out on service appointments, shelters, jobs, etc. than risk losing their possessions.

• Personal hygiene - Many homeless are asked to leave public buildings/facilities because their appearance or smell is offending to other patrons.

• Clean clothes - As well as the issue above, the homeless already suffer a loss in self-esteem. Clean clothes can help with esteem issues even on a temporary basis.

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• Lack of health/dental care - A recent study by UCSF found that homeless people are fully 25 years older in all areas of health then their calendar age.

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• Co-location of Community-Based Organizations or Public Agencies.

Allowing organizations who have resources and funding to serve the homeless to be co-located at one of your facilities or have designated times during the week to come in and provide services is another great opportunity to connect homeless people to resources. Homeless outreach workers are often very mobile since homeless people are mobile.

They may need a place to work for a little while and complete paperwork or process documentation. You may need to offer a desk or a portion of your facility to allow this, but this is a great way to alleviate the burden placed on staff who often need more information and resources to respond to homelessness.

• Host Resource Fairs. Depending on your need and the willingness of your city or community leadership,

hosting resource fairs quarterly or monthly is another way to bring resources to parks and recreation.

Perhaps you may not be able to host something specific to homelessness, but you may be able to host a job fair in which homeless people can access if they are looking for work.

• Participate in Your Local Homeless Count. Opening up your site(s) as deployment centers when the homeless count is scheduled in your community is another great way to partner with others and build ongoing relationships with the homeless delivery system. Connecting your lead agency (CoC) is a great way to start if you are not already participating.

• Allow Others to Post Information. Many parks and recreation facilities have resources made available by either posting flyers and information in their lobbies or even websites. This will not benefit homeless persons directly, but staff can also be regularly informed and

have access to resources and information they may need when trying to respond to homelessness.

Managing Your Expectations

As stated at the beginning of this article, homelessness is a complex problem requiring extensive coordination as it impacts a multitude of sectors in different ways. One size does not fit all when it comes to solutions and strategies. Over the years, I have observed and experienced the challenges associated with tackling homelessness.

Patience and flexibility are often not comfortable mindsets to have when you are faced with community concerns and limited capacity, but they are essential to building long-term and effective relationships with your collaborators and partners. The following are just thoughts and tips to keep in mind as you develop a collaborative approach to addressing homelessness in your community.

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Homeless outreach involves and requires sustained and consistent engagement and connection, often taking time for homeless people to accept services. Building trust is important when engaging a homeless person, which is very consistent with what it takes for people to build trusting relationships with each other. This is especially important to keep in mind when you partner with organizations and staff who do homeless outreach. It will often take multiple engagements over a period of time before someone may accept services.

• Don’t Make Assumptions. Homeless people have different needs and reasons that have resulted in their homelessness. Because of this, you cannot make assumptions about what caused them to be homeless and what will work with them in terms of receiving services and support. This is why it is critical to

partner and work with agencies or organizations who have staff trained on how to best intervene. For example, observations and feedback I often hear about homeless people is the assumption that most of them are coming from outside the community or a city. In some instances that may be true, but in many instances, people have been priced out of their house or apartment in their community.

• Expect Resistance. You will continue to experience resistance by some or many when there are homeless people in your parks and recreation spaces. Learn how to manage other people’s expectations by providing information and keep lines of communication open between yourself and local residents who are concerned about homelessness.

You will also experience resistance from homeless people directly who may not want to leave a location or accept services. The two dynamics

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above can be very frustrating for you and your staff. The more assistance you can gain from other partners will help alleviate the burden.

• Accept the Leadership Role. In my 20 years of direct experience working in communities and developing community driven plans, people are resistant to fully engaging communities and residents because of the conflict and tension that occurs naturally and organically in this process. As leaders, we have to take on the tough responsibilities and in the public space. You are seen as the representative and leader.

Sometimes, we just want people to agree and do not want to be challenged, but often that approach creates more barriers. I have witnessed leaders back away from community planning and engagement, later on paying for it because a program or effort they launched was not well accepted. Here is where flexibility and accepting that not one person has to have the best answer can be helpful.

• Relationships are Work. Building collaborations and partnerships may take time, because like any relationship, you will have to build respect and trust as you work together to achieve common goals. At times, there will be disagreements or different perspectives presented when discussing an issue or problem.

Sometimes it is very tempting to give up and only work with those you agree with and are comfortable with. Instead, you will need different approaches and perspectives to come up with solutions that will work. You will find the payoff is much better than not working with everyone you need at the table.

Homelessness is a challenge for parks and recreation spaces throughout California because of its growth. In environments where housing markets are tight, many people who are on the street homeless will naturally select places to stay where there is open and “unused” spaces. Parks and recreation have shouldered more burden over the last several years, with little support and resources to help them mitigate and

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u Collaboration respond to homelessness. The impact of homelessness that is unattended to or unresolved will lead to continued tensions with the community and residents who want to access parks and recreation spaces on a regular basis. Solutions to homelessness require collaboration and partnerships to maximize and leverage resources, as well as share information. Being proactive should involve building relationships and partnerships with a variety of organizations and individuals representing different sectors. Through thoughtful planning and coordination, you will find that many of the solutions you need may be provided or available through one of your partners, allowing you to fulfill the vision and mission for parks and recreation spaces throughout our communities.

Endnotes:

1. Forbes published an article in November 2016 which reviewed homeless data across the countr y, ranking the top ten cities in the United States. To read

the article, visit: https://www. forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2016/11/25/the-u-s-citieswhere-the-largest-homeless-popinfographic/#6c5245544dde

year (odd numbered years). \“ For more information, visit https:// www.hudexchange.info/programs/ hdx/guides/pit-hic/#general-pitguides-and-tools.

2. Visit the National Recreation and Parks Association website to access the report at http://www.nrpa.org .

5. According to HUD, “The Continuum of Care (CoC) Program is designed to promote community wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness; provide funding for efforts by nonprofit providers, and State and local governments to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing the trauma and dislocation caused to homeless individuals, families, and communities by homelessness; promote access to and affect utilization of mainstream programs by homeless individuals and families; and optimize self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness.“ To find the lead agency that serves your region or community, please visit the HUD CoC portal at https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/coc.

3. For more information about LA Metro’s Transit Homeless Action Plan and the planning efforts led by Communities in Motion, visit www. communities-motion.com.

4. “The Point-in-Time (PIT) count is a count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons on a single night in January. The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that Continuums of Care conduct an annual count of homeless persons who are sheltered in emergency shelter, transitional housing, and Safe Havens on a single night. Continuums of Care also must conduct a count of unsheltered homeless persons every other

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Criminalization of Homelessness

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he criminalization of homelessness refers to measures that prohibit lifesustaining activities such as sleeping/camping, eating, sitting, and/or asking for money/resources in public spaces. These ordinances include criminal penalties for violations of these acts.

There are multiple types of criminalization measures which include: • Carrying out sweeps (confiscating personal property including tents, bedding, papers, clothing, medications, etc.) in city areas where homeless people live.

• Making panhandling illegal.

• Making it illegal for groups to share food with homeless persons in public spaces.

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• Enforcing a “quality of life” ordinance relating to public activity and hygiene.

Unfortunately, over the past 25 years, cities across the country have penalized people who are forced to carryout out life-sustaining activities on the street and in public spaces; despite the fact these communities lack adequate affordable housing and shelter space. Ultimately, many of these measures are designed to move homeless persons out of sight, and at times out of a given city.

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The US Interagency Council on Homelessness has strongly advised local governments not to enact laws criminalizing homelessness because they create additional barriers for homeless people, fail to increase access to services, and undermine the impact of service providers.

Consequently, many criminalization measures:

Violate Homeless Person’s Constitutional Rights

• 1st Amendment protection of free speech – Laws restricting speech like begging targets speech based on content, or does not allow for alternative channels of communication.

• 4th Amendment protection from unreasonable search and seizure – Law enforcement being allowed to

destroy a homeless person’s belongings.

• 8th Amendment protection from cruel and unusual punishment – Imposing criminal penalties for engaging in necessary life sustaining activities.

• 14th Amendment protecting citizenship, due process, and equal protection – Vague statutes which do not give a person notice of prohibited conduct and encourage arbitrary enforcement.

Exacerbate The Situation

A criminal record adds to the already difficult situation of finding employment, getting housing, or being eligible for certain services.

Additionally, the criminalization of homelessness adds to an already overburdened criminal justice system by detaining individuals who have not committed serious crimes. One night in jail costs 3x more on average than

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Create Issues of Morality

There is a clear moral issue with punishing someone for carrying out life-sustaining activities in public when there are no alternatives. People who are already suffering are being punished further for suffering.

Additionally, the criminalization of homelessness is aimed at the visual ramifications of homelessness, not the root causes. Not only does it fail to address the underlying causes, but it further undermines the challenges of homelessness.

Taking Action

The trend of criminalizing homelessness continues to grow. Among the 188 cities reviewed in National Coalition for the Homeless’ report (http:// timefolds.com/nch/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/CrimzReport_2009. pdf), the following increases were identified in criminalization measures: • 7% increase in prohibitions on begging or panhandling

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• 7% increase in prohibitions on camping in particular public places • 10% increase in prohibitions on loitering in particular public places By focusing on reversing the criminalization of homelessness, the additional obstacles homeless people face can be removed from the already difficult task of helping resolve homelessness.

Many statewide Homeless Bill of Rights have passed or are being considered that provide alternatives to criminalization and protection of the civil rights of people experiencing homelessness.

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Facing Homelessness: People in our Parks

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Many park agencies struggle with how best to address homelessness in parks. Once exclusively an urban problem, now suburban and exurban communities are having to confront this crisis.

There is no one story of homelessness. Each person got to the situation they are in in different ways and are struggling with a variety of obstacles to get back on their feet. For parks and recreation staff, this variability presents challenges in trying to effectively confront the homelessness crisis.

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an understanding of their community’s needs— including the needs of people who are housed, marginally housed, sheltered and homeless.

To better understand the needs of all park users, we interviewed homeless people in parks up and down the West Coast to give a glimpse into their different stories and shared obstacles. Here a few of their stories.

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Mario O’Bryant Square Portland, Oregon

His Story: In his button-up dress shirt and gray slacks, Mario looks different from the others rummaging through the trash cans in O’Bryant Square. Before him, a man pulled out several containers of half-eaten food and sat down to eat. Mario, on the other hand, is collecting cans and bottles. He’s the fifth person to dig through the trash cans in an hour.

Mario tells me he is a violinist from Guatemala. When he arrived in the United States 10-15 years ago, he worked with Los Primeros, a mariachi band that toured restaurants on the west side. His life changed when he was attacked from behind and robbed. They took his violin. They left him with medical bills and no way to pay them. He still limps; he’s jittery; he stammers when he speaks and frequently looks around. Drugs and alcohol filled in the years between the attack and today. He isn’t sure how many years went by. He isn’t sure how old he is.

Mario assures me he gave up the “messy life.” Sobriety is required to stay in the room provided by Central City Concern (CCC), a non-profit agency serving people facing homelessness, poverty and addictions. While he would rather live outside the city--where more Hispanic people live, he is here because of available services.

Services/amenities that attract him to the park: There are many food trucks in the block adjacent to O’Bryant Square. A variety of people come to the park to sit in the shade or the sun and eat, leaving half-eaten food, cans and bottles. There are eight overflowing trash cans in the square tonight, which Mario checks several times before they are emptied by Portland City staff. He notes that Target has restrooms a block away, but not every homeless person can use them. Every Sunday, a free dinner is served at the square [Potluck in the Park].

What does he like about this place? The hardscape, cascading stairs and seatwalls create an auditorium-like space

for people who play music for tips. Mario listens and talks about playing his violin at the plaza someday. He likes that there are so many nice, happy people here. “No one should have to be lonely,” he says.

How could the park be improved? Mario wishes there was a safe place at the park to leave his bags without someone stealing them. He is afraid of the “bad” people who live downtown. Even though Park Rangers clear out the park at 9 pm when it closes, he thinks the City could improve park safety. Right now, Mario says, “There isn’t anywhere to sit at the plaza without someone sitting or standing behind you.” More than anything, he’d like a place to hang out where he doesn’t have to worry about being attacked from behind.

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Yoseline Golden Gate National Recreation Area San Francisco, California Her Story: Yoseline, now 20 years old, spent years living in shelters with her family - an experience that kept her moving around and gave her little time to go to parks.

“We had to be back at specific times so there wasn’t enough time to go to the park after school.” The few times she did go to a nearby park, she never felt that she belonged; she felt that she and her family were being looked at, judged.

When she was a 5th grader, Yoseline joined the Home Away from Homelessness’s School House program, which introduced her to outdoor environments. Staff took her to parks where she had opportunities to go hiking, rafting, and sailing. These recreation activities helped build her confidence. Unlike shelters, the parks she visited through Home Away were a place for healing--a place where she could relax and “not have to worry about what was going to happen next.”

Following high school graduation, Yoseline applied to the LINC program. Linking Individuals to their Natural Community (LINC) is a summer internship program for high school students organized by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.

Services/amenities that connect her to parks: In this six-week LINC program, Yoseline and other students assist with service projects in Golden Gate parks and take field trips to special park sites, such as Yosemite National Park and Muir Woods. They do different projects each week, including trail work, tree planting, and habitat restoration.

Similar to volunteer programs, LINC connects youth to parks through stewardship.

What does she like about this place? Yoseline says she is more comfortable in Golden Gate Park than the parks she visited as a child. At Golden Gate, there is plenty of space and people from many different backgrounds.

How could parks be improved? Not every park can be like Golden Gate. I asked her what parks and recreation

agencies could do to make other parks better or more welcoming. Yoseline thinks that we don’t do enough in low-income neighborhoods. In many neighborhoods, parks are associated with drugs and gangs and dangerous people.

“For some kids, parks are not nice places.” She describes a trail she is working on with LINC in a low-income neighborhood that is treated as a dumping ground. We can do better. “Any park is important,” says Yoseline. “We need to keep them clean and in good condition so they are safe.”

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Home Away from Homelessness At Home Away from Homelessness, a San Francisco based-organization that serves homeless youth, local parks, beaches, trails and natural areas are essential locations for programs that help youth gain confidence, build skills and have fun.

Home Away from Homelessness has three programs: • Beach House • School House • Summer Program The Beach House program offers a trip to a beach house on the Pacific Ocean where children can take a hike, picnic on the beach, particiate in arts and crafts and enjoy a family-style dinner.

The School House program offers an after-school community for homeless and formerly homeless youth in grades 5-12. The afterschool recreation, overnight camping and outdoor adventure trips provide transformational experiences. http://www.homeaway.org/

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Matt Beaverton Creek Wetlands Natural Area Beaverton, Oregon His Story: It’s a sunny, 82-degree day at the nature park when I see a young father pushing a stroller on the trail up ahead. Suddenly, he veers off the path; the stroller flips over.

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is not homeless. At 27 years old, he stays “with his buddy” who lives nearby. He is simply locked out. He doesn’t have a key. He doesn’t know when his buddy will be home. There’s a code box, but the code doesn’t work. Matt thinks it could be because the battery in the code box died.

Matt pushes the stroller across the foot bridge, throws the suitcase on the ground and sits down in the stroller.

He stares at the pond. He has scratches all over his arms and legs. There are multiple holes and burn marks on the Portland Trailblazers jersey he wears. He grew up near here.

His sister has a house nearby, but he’s not sure where. He has a cell phone and job selling medical marijuana to people he finds on Craigslist. Eventually he notices a bench nearby and lays down for a few minutes.

Services/amenities that attract him to the park: Matt likes that this park is within walking distance of his friend’s place. It’s also adjacent to the Westside Trail, not far from the bus stop and light rail station, so it’s easy to get to and from places. A nearby apartment complex has a pool where Matt cools off sometimes. Blackberries grow by the path later in the summer. Trees provide shade and quiet spaces out of view. An old railroad bridge provides shelter when it rains.

What does he like about this place? While there are lots of people on the Westside Trail, not as many people visit the Wetlands Natural Area. This place, he says, is relaxing.

While talking, we see a blue heron, turtle, nutria, ducks, geese, and an osprey. He knows them all. He says he likes that wildlife, especially ducks, are so comfortable when he’s around. People aren’t that way. Matt says, “I don’t feel lonely when I am here.”

How could the park be improved? Matt finds this question odd—and he just stares at me when I ask. When he starts talking again, he tells me a lot of things that seem unrelated. What I gather is this: the park is a haven and the world around it needs fixing. He is glad this park is here.

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Yusuf City Hall Park Seattle, Washington

His Story: Yusuf is in his 20s and obviously takes care of his appearance. When I meet him while visiting his friends among the informal tent encampment at City Hall Park, he’s engaging and eager to share his opinions about the park. Yusuf moved from Chicago to Seattle six months ago, he says, with a smile, because “weed is legal here.” Sharp, engaging, with street smarts and still a hint of naivete, Yusuf says he hasn’t felt particularly unsafe in the parks nor where he sleeps “down south” (i.e. south of the downtown core), “as long as you are not dumb about what you’re doing.”

Noting the condition of the shelters near the park, he mentions bed bugs and unsanitary conditions that are unacceptable to him as he chooses where to sleep at night.

For him and his friends, this park is their living room; “we don’t have anywhere else to go.”

Services/amenities that attract him to the park: In large part, what attracted Yusuf to this park was that it is where his friends hang out and he’s also able to make some money at odd jobs nearby. On the Saturday morning we met, he was also appreciating the volunteer feeding program providing food for people experiencing homelessness.

“They’re real nice people up there,” he says appreciatively.

What does he like about this place? Yusuf likes the trees and the community of the park, both with his friends who live in the tents, and the “artists and shop owners” who work in the neighborhood. “They come over and talk to us and hang out with us. They don’t treat us as homeless.”

How could the park be improved? For some of the same reasons he likes the park, he also recognized that he didn’t think the character of the park would change any time soon. “Kids shouldn’t be in a park like this. There are too many shelters near here.” For he and his friends, Yusuf envisions a place where they can “hang out and do the same things that anyone else does in their houses.”

He would like to see bathrooms and a water fountain, but

acknowledges the cost of securing and maintaining public bathrooms would be a challenge, so suggests port-a-potties as a compromise solution.

Yusuf also thought it would be good to have a jobs program where homeless people could clean or provide other services in exchange for spending money.

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The program’s proponents laud the program’s low cost and ease of running.

Opponents state that it’s a temporary fix and does not solve the long-term issue of homelessness.

As of June 2017, the There’s a Better Way Program in Albuquerque has provided over 2,700 jobs and cleared nearly 150,000 pounds of litter and vegetation from over 500 city blocks.

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Janice Occidental Park Seattle, Washington

Her Story: When her son became involved with the legal and mental health system, Janice moved to Seattle, “a city I really knew nothing about,” to support and be an advocate for him. In making that move, she became homeless and began living in Seattle’s shelter system where she could be closer to the judges, prosecutors and legal advocates who were determining her son’s future.

Janice is warm and friendly. Several homeless men came by during our conversation to vouch for her kindness.

Bright and articulate, Janice sees herself as a “voice for the voiceless” both her son and the other members of the homeless community.

Services/amenities that attract her to the park: For Janice, the Occidental Park is a nice place to sit and visit with friends. She also appreciates that good Samaritans will often come by and hand out food and water to those who need it. She feels safe because the park is monitored by “friendly staff,” and while some people will need interventions—she mentions a woman with mental health issues that was “off her meds” just that morning—by and large the park is a nice, peaceful place to sit and talk to a variety of people.

What does she like about this place? Sitting in Occidental Park, she appreciates its beauty and how many people of all walks of life are out enjoying the many things to do. “There’s ping pong, all these tables and chairs, jenga, a reading area, cornhole, and,” pointing behind her, “these new basketball hoops.”

How could the park be improved? She does note that it is hard to find a place with a bathroom. She’s been lucky to use an adjacent business’s restroom, but says it’s harder for men who have to buy food with money they likely don’t have in order to use a business’s restroom.

As much as she liked the park, Janice also deeply cared about how the park was maintained and offered some critiques of the operations and maintenance procedures.

She wished there was a way to train and employ homeless people to clean the park “the right way” using natural solutions and “scrubbing things,” not just hosing them down.

This issue of cleanliness also caused Janice to reflect on her own situation. She had several reusable grocery bags around her with her belongings in them. She wished for a place to store those belongings during the day, because the shelter did not allow her to keep them there. She couldn’t even ask one of her friends to watch her stuff at the shelter, she said, so a public place to store these few belongings would help her go to work and maintain a tidy appearance.

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As one of NRPA’s three pillars, the idea of social equity challenges parks staff to reach out to their most vulnerable populations to ensure that all people have access to the benefits of local parks and recreation.

By engaging with face-to-face conversations with members of your community who are experiencing homelessness, a new conversation can be framed around how best to address overall community needs. This conversation may drive new strategies and tactics for the design, management and planning of these spaces. For example:

• How can park and recreation departments facilitate meal programs offered by non-profits?

• Can agencies provide “pit-stop” restrooms at parks, including portable showers, used needle receptacles and staff to connect people to social services?

• Can targeted programming better serve the needs of all members of the community?

• How can homeless residents be included in park needs assessments and outreach?

• How should park agencies store possessions left in parks and re-connect people with their belongings?

• Can park design bridge the gap between users who are experiencing homelessness and those that are housed?

• Can recreation centers be used as emergency shelters at night?

Collectively, we are in this conversation together, and the balanced

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SXSW Pop Up Village – offers food, showers, haircuts, manicures, makeovers, arts and crafts. http://kut.org/post/pop-village-provides-food-haircutsand-other-services-austins-homeless-during-sxsw

solutions that emerge will be based on active, empathetic listening to all members of our communities.

Cindy Mendoza, CPRP, and Brice Maryman, PLA, ASLA, work for MIG, Inc. Maryman currently has a fellowship from the Landscape Architecture Foundation exploring the intersection of homelessness and public space. You can find his podcast, HomeLand Lab, on iTunes. We appreciate the contributions of our colleague, Joan Chaplick, AICP, to this article, as well as the insights shared by our interviewees.

Sanctioned Encampments – “Compassionate Communities” is a program in Oakland that creates a space for tent encampments in an area with city services and includes portable toilets, washing stations and routine stops by health vans. https://sfhomelessproject.com/if-the-definition-ofinsanity-is-doing-the-same-thing-over-and-over-againand-expecting-different-d91b33b12ce4 Helping Hands Programs – Counselors and social workers working alongside police. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-social-worker-inthe-cop-car/ Rides to Beds – provide transportation to connect homeless to shelters Using maritime ships (cruise ships or military ships as temporary housing) http://www.businessinsider.com/greg-gopman-sanfrancisco-homeless-cruise-ship-2017-6 Mobile Hot Showers – Orange Sky laundry service in Australia, Lava Mae and Encast all offer mobile vans with cleaning facilities for the Homeless to use to take showers and get fresh clothes.

Potter’s Lane - Using shipping containers to create housing for homeless veterans. https://www.afhusa.org/potterslane.php

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California Agency City of Agoura Hills City of Alameda City of Albany City of Alhambra City of Aliso Viejo Aliso Viejo Community Association Ambrose Recreation & Park District City of American Canyon City of Anaheim City of Anderson City of Antioch Town of Apple Valley Arcade Creek Recreation and Park District City of Arcata Arden Manor Recreation & Park District Arden Park Recreation & Park District City of Arroyo Grande City of Artesia City of Atascadero City of Atwater Auburn Area Recreation and Park District City of Azusa City of Bakersfield City of Baldwin Park City of Bell City of Bell Gardens City of Bellflower City of Belmont Belvedere Tiburon Joint Recreation City of Benicia City of Berkeley City of Beverly Hills City of Bishop City of Blue Lake Boulder Creek Recreation & Park District City of Brea City of Brentwood City of Brisbane City of Buena Park City of Burbank City of Burlingame Buttonwillow Recreation & Park District City of Calabasas City of California City California State Parks City of Calistoga Cameron Park Comm. Svcs. District

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City of Campbell City of Carlsbad Carmichael Recreation & Park District City of Carpinteria City of Carson Central Plumas Recreation & Park District City of Ceres City of Cerritos Chico Area Recreation & Park District City of Chino City of Chino Hills City of Chowchilla City of Chula Vista City of Claremont City of Clovis Coalinga-Huron Recreation & Park District City of Concord Conejo Recreation & Park District Cordova Recreation & Park District City of Corona City of Coronado City of Costa Mesa Cosumnes Community Services District City of Cotati City of Covina City of Culver City City of Cupertino Cypress Recreation & Park District City of Cypress City of Dana Point Town of Danville City of Davis City of Del Mar City of Delano Desert Recreation District City of Diamond Bar City of Dinuba Town of Discovery Bay City of Downey City of Duarte City of Dublin East Bay Regional Park District City of East Palo Alto City of El Cajon City of El Centro City of El Cerrito El Dorado Hills Community Services District City of El Monte City of Emeryville

City of Encinitas City of Escondido City of Exeter Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District Feather River Recreation & Park District City of Folsom City of Fontana City of Foster City City of Fountain Valley City of Fremont City of Fresno Fulton-El Camino Recreation & Park District City of Galt City of Garden Grove Georgetown Divide Recreation District City of Gilroy City of Glendale City of Glendora Green Valley Homeowners Recreation Association Greater Vallejo Recreation District City of Gridley City of Grover Beach City of Hanford City of Hawaiian Gardens City of Hawthorne Hayward Area Recreation & Park District City of Healdsburg City of Hercules City of Hermosa Beach Hesperia Recreation & Park District Highlands Recreation District City of Hughson City of Huntington Beach City of Huntington Park City of Imperial City of Indio City of Inglewood City of Irvine City of Irwindale Isla Vista Recreation & Park District Jurupa Area Recreation & Park District Jurupa Community Services District Kensington Police Protection & Community Services District City of Kerman County of Kern City of King City City of Kingsburg

City of La Habra City of La Mesa City of La Mirada City of La Palma City of La Puente City of La Quinta City of La Verne City of Lafayette City of Laguna Hills City of Laguna Niguel City of Lakewood City of Larkspur Recreation City of Lathrop City of Lemon Grove City of Lemoore City of Lincoln Livermore Area Recreation & Park District City of Lodi City of Long Beach City of Los Alamitos City of Los Altos City of Los Angeles County of Los Angeles Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation City of Lynwood City of Madera City of Malibu Town of Mammoth Lakes City of Manhattan Beach City of Manteca County of Marin City of Martinez McKinleyville Community Services District Mendocino Coast Recreation & Park District City of Menifee City of Menlo Park City of Merced City of Mill Valley Mission Oaks Recreation and Park District City of Mission Viejo City of Modesto City of Montclair City of Montebello City of Monterey County of Monterey Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District City of Moorpark Town of Moraga

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u Parks Make Life Better!® City of Moreno Valley City of Morgan Hill Mt. Shasta Recreation & Parks District City of Mountain View City of Murrieta City of Napa City of National City Navy Region South West City of Nevada City City of Newark City of Newport Beach City of Norco North County Recreation & Park District North Highlands Recreation & Park District North of the River Recreation & Park District North Tahoe Public Utility District City of Norwalk City of Novato City of Oakland City of Oakley City of Oceanside City of Ojai City of Ontario City of Orange Orangevale Recreation & Park District City of Orinda City of Pacifica City of Palmdale City of Palo Alto Paradise Recreation & Park District City of Pasadena Human Services & Recreation City of Pasadena Parks & Natural Resources City of Paso Robles City of Patterson City of Perris City of Petaluma City of Pico Rivera City of Pinole City of Pismo Beach City of Pittsburg County of Placer City of Placerville Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District City of Pleasanton City of Pomona City of Port Hueneme City of Porterville City of Poway City of Rancho Cucamonga Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District City of Redding City of Redondo Beach City of Redwood City City of Reedley

City of Rialto City of Richmond Rim of the World Recreation & Park District Rio Linda Elverta Recreation & Park District City of Rio Vista City of Riverbank City of Riverside County of Riverside Regional Park & Open Space District City of Rocklin City of Rohnert Park Rosamond Community Services District City of Rosemead City of Roseville Rossmoor Community Services District City of Sacramento County of Sacramento City of Salinas Town of San Anselmo City of San Bernardino City of San Bruno City of San Carlos County of San Diego City of San Diego City of San Dimas City of San Fernando City of San Francisco County of San Francisco City of San Gabriel County of San Joaquin City of San Jose City of San Juan Capistrano City of San Leandro City of San Luis Obispo County of San Luis Obispo City of San Marcos City of San Mateo County of San Mateo City of San Pablo City of San Rafael City of San Ramon City of Sanger City of Santa Clara County of Santa Clara City of Santa Clarita City of Santa Cruz County of Santa Cruz City of Santa Fe Springs City of Santa Maria City of Santa Rosa City of Santee Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve City of Saratoga City of Sausalito City of Scotts Valley City of Seal Beach City of Sierra Madre City of Signal Hill County of Solano City of Solano Beach

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South Coast Air Quality Management District City of South El Monte City of South Gate City of South Lake Tahoe City of South Pasadena Southgate Recreation & Park District County of Stanislaus City of Stanton City of Stockton City of Suisun City City of Sunnyvale Sunrise Recreation & Park District City of Tahoe City Tamalpais Community Services District Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District City of Temecula City of Temple City Templeton Community Services District City of Torrance City of Tracy Truckee Donner Recreation & Park District City of Tulare City of Turlock City of Tustin City of Twentynine Palms City of Ukiah City of Union City City of Upland City of Vacaville County of Ventura City of Victorville City of Visalia City of Vista City of Walnut City of Walnut Creek City of Watsonville City of West Covina City of West Hollywood City of West Sacramento West Side Recreation & Park District City of Westminster City of Whittier City of Wildomar Town of Windsor City of Woodland City of Yorba Linda Town of Yountville City of Yuba City City of Yucaipa Out-of-State Agency Brownsburg Parks, Indiana City of Bluffton, Indiana City of Butte-Silver Bow, Montana Clarksville Parks & Recreation, Indiana City of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Friends of Maryland State Parks

City of Franklin, Indiana City of Johnson City, Tennessee Mooresville Park & Recreation District City of New Albany, Indiana City of Olivette, Missouri New Haven-Adams Township, Indiana Noblesville Parks & Recreation, Indiana City of Shelbyville, Indiana City of South Bend, Indiana Washington Township, Ohio Company Alfa Products All About Play/Little Tikes Commercial - Nor Cal Buell Recreation California’s Great America Callander Associates Capitol Enterprises Inc. Columbia Cascade Company Community Works Design Group David Evans and Assoc. Inc. David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc. Goric Marketing Group USA Innovative Playgrounds Company KPCRadio.Com Land Concern Ltd Leader Manufacturing, Inc./Fairweather Site Furnishings Division Maximum Solutions, Inc. Murdock-Super Secur National Academy of Athletics National Parks Promotion Council NLM Consulting Services PlayCore PlaySafe, LLC Play Smart Surfacing Play-Well TEKnologies Poimiroo & Partners Public Restroom Company Recreation Republic RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc. RJM Design Group, Inc. Robertson Industries, Inc. Shade Structures Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation SpectraTurf SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. Stone Soul Music StructureCast Sybertech Waste Reduction Ltd. Tri Active America Western Wood Preservers Institute Windsor Parks-Recreation Foundation Vermont Recreation & Parks Association University/College CSU Long Beach CSU Northridge San Jose State University SDSU MOVE

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Advertisers Index A-G Sod Farms, Inc. 800/247-6348 www.AGSod.com

Advantage Manufacturing 800/636-8866 www.advantageman.com

Aqua Source 800/574-8081 www.aquasource.com

Aquatic Design Group 800/938-0542 www.aquaticdesigngroup.com

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Eaton Ephesus Lighting 800/573-3600 www.eaton.com/ephesus

Ephesus

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Hirsch & Associates, Inc. 714/776-4340 www.haiandarch.com

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Architerra Design Group 909/484-2800 www.architerradesigngroup.com p. 51

Jones & Madhaven 805/777-8449 www.jmae.com

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Callander Associates 650/375-1313 www.callanderassociates.net

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Knott’s Berry Farm 714/220-5166 www.knotts.com

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Most Dependable Fountains 800/552-6331 www.mostdependable.com p. 35

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Murdock Manufacturing 800/453-7465 www.murdockmfg.com

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Musco Lighting 800/825-6030 www.tlc4led.net

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Capitol Equipment 626/357-3768 www.capitolequipinc.com

Columbia Cascade Co. 800/547-1940 www.timberform.com

Crane Architectural Group 714/525-0363 www.cranearchitecturalgrp.com 38

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David Volz Design 714/641-1300 www.dvolzdesign.com

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Greenfields Outdoor Fitness 888/315-9037 www.greenfieldsfitness.com p. 32-33

Arch Pac 760/734-1600 www.archpac.com

Since 1968

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David Evans & Associates 909/481-5750 www.deainc.com

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u Advertisers Index My Bark Co. 209/786-4042 www.mybark.net

National Park & Recreation Association 800/626-NRPA (6772) www.nrpa.org/conference

Outdoor Design Studio 951/600-4888 www.solduraproducts.com

Pilot Rock 800/762-5002 www.pilotrock.com

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SSA Landscape Architects 831/459-0455 www.ssala.com

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Sator 888/887-2867 www.satorsoccer.com

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sofSURFACES Inc. 800/263-2363 www.sofsurfaces.com

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Tri Active America 800/587-4228 www.TriActiveAmerica.com

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Vortex 866/586-7839 www.vortex-intl.com

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Pirate’s Dinner Adventure 866/439-2469 www.piratesdinneradventureca.com p. 15

Public Restroom Company 888/888-2060 www.publicrestroomcompany.com p. 29

RecWest 818/735-3838 www.recwest.net

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

Water Odyssey by Fountain People. Inc. 512/392-1155 www.waterodyssey.com p. 7 p. 55

RHA Landscape Architects-Planners 951/781-1930 www.rhala.com p. 45

Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center 800/246-2087 www.wedgewoodbanquet.com p. 56

RHAA Landscape Architecture + Planning 415/383-7900 www.rhaa.com p. 49

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Company Members through January 15, 2016

A Plus Tree, Inc. (Contra Costa) PH: 707/644-1672 1900 Bates Avenue Suite L, Concord, CA 94520 E-Mail: office@aplustree.com Website: www.aplustree.com REP: Jeremy Tibbets, Owner & President; Sarah Gaskin, Director SERVICE: Tree work and maintenance.

A-G Sod Farms, Inc. (Riverside) PH: 951/687-7581 FAX: 951/687-4869 2900 Adams St., Ste. C-120, Riverside, CA 92504 E-Mail: info@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.

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

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

All About Play/Little Tikes Commercial - Nor Cal (Sacramento) PH: 916/923-2180 FAX: 916/646-6383 3844 Presidio Street, Sacramento, CA 95838 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.

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

American Solutions for Business (Riverside) PH: 714/396-1803 FAX: 714/551-2232 400 Princeland Court, Corona, CA 92879 E-Mail: dmeyers@americanbus.com Website: http://home.americanbus. com/ REP: Donna Meyers, Account Representative; Glenn Leonard, Vice President of Sales; Randy Olson, Vice President of Sales Operations SERVICE: Providers of printed documents, promotional products, corporate logo apparel like brochures, uniforms, stationery, catalogs, forms.

Aqua Cents Water Management (Fresno) PH: 559/453-0100 FAX: 559/453-3259 5213 E Pine Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727 E-Mail: sheila@aquacents.com Website: www.aquacents.com REP: Sheila Delany, Marketing; Glen Bennett, General Manger; Jenn downs, Operations & Bus. Dev. Mgr. SERVICE: Save 50% on outdoor water use in urban or municipal landscapes & sports fields.

Aqua Source (Sacramento) PH: 209/745-6401 FAX: 209/745-7179 P.O. Box 1146, Galt, CA 95632 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.

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

AstroTurf (Whitfield) PH: 706/277-8873 FAX: 706/277-5220 2680 Abutment Road, Dalton, GA 30721 E-Mail: help@astroturf.com Website: www.astroturf.com REP: Sydney Stahlbaum, Director of Sales Support; Jennifer Young, Territory Manager SERVICE: AstroTurf offers synthetic turf systems with proprietary technologies designed specifically for parks and recreation needs.

Aquatic Facility Services, Inc. (Orange) PH: 844/423-7462 1591 South Sinclair Street, Unit F, Anaheim, CA 92806 E-Mail: Ruribe@afsinconline.com Website: www.afsinconline.com REP: Ramiro Uribe, President SERVICE: We provide superior commercial pool services and systems that are in full compliance with industry standards.

Atlas American LLC (Clark) PH: 408/836-3542 FAX: 530/343-5167 1930 Village Center Circle, STE 3, Las Vegas, NV 89134-6245 E-Mail: robert@vandalstop.com Website: www.atlasamerican.com REP: Robert Adamis, President SERVICE: We specialize in vandalism & corrosion resistant washroom accessories that are Made in the USA.

Arch Pac, Inc. (San Diego) PH: 760/734-1600 FAX: 760/734-1611 1351 Distribution Way Suite 1, Vista, CA 92081 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.

Architerra Design Group, Inc. (San Bernardino) PH: 909/484-2800 FAX: 909/484-2802 10221-A Trademark Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 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 architecture and site planning: new and renovated parks, streetscapes, community gardens, nature parks, trails.

BCI Burke Co, LLC (Fond Du Lac) PH: 920/933-6711 FAX: 920/921-9566 P.O. Box 549, Fond Du Lac, WI 54936 E-Mail: kmcclanathan@bciburke.com Website: www.bciburke.com REP: Mike Phelan, President SERVICE: BCI Burke has been manufacturing high-quality and innovative playground equipment for 95 years.

Berliner Seilfabrik Play Equipment Corporation (Greenville) PH: 864/627-1092 FAX: 864/627-1178 48 Brookfield Oaks Dr. Suite D, Greenville, SC 29607 E-Mail: diana@berliner-playequipment.com Website: www.berliner-playequipment.com REP: Lukas Steinke, CEO SERVICE: State of the art play structures from the world’s leader in net climbing playground equipment.

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Buyer’s Guide u Berry Bowling Systems PH: +61- 417 - 946 102 3 Cochrane St., Mitcham, Victoria 3132 E-Mail: daarons@berrysportsurfaces. com.au Website: www.berrysportsurfaces.com.au REP: David Aarons, General Manager; Alan Berry, Director SERVICE: Designers, suppliers & installers of world bowls approved synthetic lawn bowling greens.

BFS Landscape Architects (Monterey) PH: 831/646-1383 FAX: 831/373-8653 425 Pacific Street, Suite 201, Monterey, CA 93940 E-Mail: go@bfsla.com Website: www.bfsla.com REP: Mike Bellinger, Principal; Elke Ikeda, Associate SERVICE: Parks, trails and open space planning; design for healthy and sustainable communities.

Blair, Church & Flynn Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Fresno) PH: 559/326-1400 FAX: 559/326-1500 451 Clovis Ave., Suite 200, Clovis, CA 93612-1376 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.

Brock USA (Boulder) PH: 303/544-5800 3090 Sterling Circle, Boulder, CO 80301 E-Mail: jpalubicki@brock-international. com Website: www.brockusa.com REP: Dave Brown, Northwest Vice President SERVICE: Shock pads for artificial turf fields.

BSN Sports (Dallas) PH: 972/406-3413 4849 Alpha Road, Dallas, TX 75244 E-Mail: erios@bsnsports.com Website: http://www.bsnsports.com/ REP: Erik Rios, Division Manager SERVICES: BSN SPORTS is the largest distributor of team sports apparel and equipment in the U.S.

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California Dinner Adventure (Orange) PH: 714/690-1497 FAX: 714/690-1498 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620 E-Mail: julio@pirates-ca.com Website: www.piratesdinneradventure.com REP: Julio Duran, G.M. SERVICE: Restaurant and show with pirates theme.

California Land Management (Santa Clara) PH: 650/322-1181 FAX: 650/322-1194 675 Gilman Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2528 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.

The California Parks Company (Tehama) PH: 916/529-1512 FAX: 916/529-4511 2150 Main Street, Suite 5, Red Bluff, CA 96080 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 Special Districts Alliance (Sacramento) PH: 916/442-7887 FAX: 916/520-2470 1112 I Street, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95814 E-Mail: cathrinel@csda.net Website: www.csda.net REP: Cathrine Lemaire, Member Services Director; Neil McCormick, CEO; Anna Palmer, Member Services Specialist SERVICE: Providing advocacy, education, financing, and risk management services - the premier resource for all special districts.

California State Soccer Association South (Orange) PH: 714/778-2972 FAX: 714/441-0715 1029 S. Placentia Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92831 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) PH: 408/986-5873 FAX: 408/986-5855 2401 Agnew Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054 E-Mail: Stefan.Fursh@cagreatamerica. com Website: www.cagreatamerica.com REP: Stefan Fursh, Sales Executive SERVICE: Theme Park that offers exclusive rates for visits & events.

Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc. (Sacramento) PH: 916/985-4366 FAX: 916/985-4391 12150 Tributary Point Drive, Suite 140, Gold River, CA 95670 E-Mail: bwoodside@cavalleyoffice.com Website: www.callanderassociates.com REP: Brian Fletcher, Principal; Mark Slichter, Principal; Benjamin Woodside, Principal SERVICE: Landscape architects.

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

CH Bull Company (San Mateo) PH: 650/837-8400 FAX: 800/229-2855 229 Utah Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 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.

ChangeLab Solutions (Alameda) PH: 510/302-3380 FAX: 510/444-8253 2201 Broadway, Suite 502, Oakland, CA 94619 E-Mail: egladstone@changelabsolutions. org Website: www.changelabsolutions.org REP: Eleonor Gladstone, Senior Staff Attorney; Erik Calloway, Senior Planner; Sara Bartel, Staff Attorney SERVICE: Consultation and training on how to create and maintain fully utilized parks systems.

Coast Recreation Inc. (Orange) PH: 714/619-0100 FAX: 714/619-0106 3151 Airway Ave, Suite A-3, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-4620 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) PH: 503/223-1157 FAX: 503/223-4530 1300 S. W. Sixth Avenue, Ste. 310, Portland, OR 97201-3464 E-Mail: hq@timberform.com Website: www.timberform.com REP: Steve Kirn, Sales Mgr.; Ted Jonsson, Gordon, Jake and Josh Jurgenson, 888/460-7275, FAX 925/210-0944; Reg and Deborah Nations, 888/7707483, FAX 949/606-8697, Paul Daniels and Bill MacMullin, 714/484-7807, FAX 714/527-5499 SERVICE: TimberForm & PipeLine playground and outdoor fitness equipment, TimberForm site furnishings and CycLoops & CycLocker bicycle management products.

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u Buyer’s Guide Communication Rental Service (Santa Clara) PH: 800/774-6535 x113 FAX: 408/558-2715 978 Rincon Circle, San Jose, CA 95131 E-Mail: Ann@crsrents.com Website: www.goldenstateinc.com REP: Ann Martin, National Sales Manager SERVICE: We rent, sell and service analog and digital “two-way radios” plus accessories/repeaters nationwide.

Community Works Design Group (Riverside) PH: 951/369-0700 FAX: 951/369-4039 4649 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506 E-Mail: tim@comworksdg.com Website: www.comworksdg.com REP: Tim Maloney, Scott Rice SERVICE: Your source for creative Park Planning, Landscape Architecture, Irrigation Design, and CASp/ADA Services.

Cornerstone Studios, Inc. (Orange) PH: 714/973-2200 FAX: 714/973-0203 106 W. 4th, 5th Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92701 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.

Counsilman-Hunsaker (Saint Louis) PH: 310/734-2282 11845 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 1255W, Los Angeles, CA 90064 E-Mail: info@chh2o.com Website: www.chh2o.com REP: Doug Cook, PE SERVICES: Aquatic design, engineering and operation services.

Crane Architectural Group (Orange) PH: 714/525-0363 FAX: 714/525-9826 110 E Wilshire Ave # 300, Fullerton, CA 92832-1934 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.

Bryce Hanes Park, San Bernardino, California

Landscape architects, park planners, and civil engineers at David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA) provide creative and innovative design solutions that balance growth with environmental sensitivity. DEA offers experienced professionals in multiple disciplines who can quickly form a team to meet your project needs. We work closely with public and private clients to plan and design parks, trails, resorts, residential, and commercial land development projects.

Los Angeles Ontario Sacramento San Diego Santa Clarita Temecula Tustin Victorville

Kim S. Rhodes, PLA 3867 4141 East Inland Empire Blvd., Suite 250 | Ontario, CA 91764 ksr@deainc.com | 909.481.5750

www.deainc.com

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Ash, Trash, and Recycling Receptacles and Lids

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Dahlin Group Architecture Planning (Alameda) PH: 925/251-7200 FAX: 925/251-7201 5865 Owens Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588 E-Mail: marketing@dahlingroup.com Website: www.dahlingroup.com REP: Gregor Markel, Principal/Senior Architect; Stephanie Fujimura, Sr. Project Manager; Elaine Moal, Business Development Manager SERVICE: Architectural and planning services with a passion for placemaking, including community, senior, recreation, and aquatic centers.

DASH Platform (King) PH: 800/881-6515 9040 Willows Road NE, Suite 102, Redmond, WA 98052 E-Mail: sales@DASHPlatform.com Website: http://www.dashplatform.com REP: Don Amick, VP of Sales; Larry Mana’o, VP of Marketing & Business Development, Janna Chow, Marketing Director SERVICE: DASH Platform is an allinclusive, easy-to-use software solution that allows staff to manage facilities and programs.

Dave Bang Associates, Inc. (Orange) PH: 800/669-2585 FAX: 800/729-2483 P.O. Box 1088, Tustin, CA 92781 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) PH: 909/481-5750 FAX: 909/481-5757 4141 E. Inland Empire Blvd., Ontario, CA 91764 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) PH: 714/641-1300 FAX: 714/641-1323 151 Kalmus Drive, Suite M-8, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 E-Mail: jgraham@dvolzdesign.com Website: www.dvolzdesign.com REP: David Volz, Landscape Architect, Leed AP; Gary Vasquez, Landscape Architect SERVICE: Award winning park planners and sports facility experts! DVD provides assistance with project planning budgets.

Delta Bluegrass (San Joaquin) PH: 800/637-8873 P.O. Box 307, Stockton, CA 95201 E-Mail: gratto@deltabluegrass.com Website: www.deltabluegrass.com REP: Gina Ratto, Sales & Marketing; Steve Abella, Sports Turf Manager SERVICE: Traditional and native sod, including installation services; sport turf division.

Deschamps Mat Systems (Essex) PH: 973/928-3040 FAX: 973/928-3041 218 Little Falls Road, Unit 7, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009-1277 E-Mail: assistant@mobi-mat-dms.com Website: www.mobi-mat.com REP: Alex Girard, Area Sales Manager, Thierry Darche, Director of Operations SERVICE: We develop, manufacture and distribute state-of-the-art Mobility Solutions.

Doggie Walk Bags (Orange) PH: 949/200-1148 FAX: 949/200-1149 1005 Brioso Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 E-Mail: rondi@thedogbag.com Website: www.doggiewalkbags.com REP: Rondi Alderman, Sales & Marketing Manager SERVICE: The original blue tie handle bags, dispensers & trash cans for pet waste pick up.

DTS - Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. (Orange) PH: 569/493-0158 1720 Apollo Court, Seal Beach, CA 90740 E-Mail: steve.pruitt@dtsweb.com Website: www.dtsweb.com Rep: Adriana Ortencio, Project Engineer SERVICE: ASTM/EM compliant Head SAFE Impact Tester- designed specifically for recreational surface testing.

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EcoFert, Inc (Orange) PH: 714/580-4659 FAX: 714/362-9559 1237 S. Wright Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705 E-Mail: chuck@ecofert.org Website: www.ecofert.org REP: Lou Franson, President; Steve Hagy, Director of Operations; Chuck Barsam, CEO SERVICE: Landscape care solutions through a full-service program utilizing organic based amendments applied through fertigation systems.

Environmental Specialty Products (Riverside) PH: 951/371-5792 FAX: 951/241-2490 P.O. Box 77806, Corona, CA 92877 E-Mail: EnvironmentalSP@sbcglobal.net Website: www.environmentalspecialtyproducts.com REP: Jim Chew, Owner SERVICE: Recycled plastic lumber - structural & non-structural decking, fencing, posts, picnic tables etc.

Ewing Irrigation Products (Maricopa) PH: 602/437-9530 FAX: 602/437-0446 Corporate Address: 3441 E. Harbour Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85034 E-Mail: tnoonan@ewing1.com Website: www.ewing1.com wgorowitz@ewing1.com REP: Michael Haymore, Regional Manager; Bill Snider, Regional Manager; Tom Noonan, Water Efficiency Sales SERVICE: The largest family owned distributor of landscape and irrigation products in the country.

Exeloo Public Restrooms (San Luis Obispo) PH: 800/676-5290 P.O. Box 13310, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 E-Mail: solutions@exeloo.com Website: www.exeloo.com REP: Alex Carter, Business Development Manager SERVICE: Exeloo is the complete public restroom solution. Providing custom prefabricated units for every situation.

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Firma Design Group (Sonoma) PH: 707/792-1800 x117 418 B Street, 3rd Floor, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 E-Mail: ric@firmadesigngroup.com Website: www.firmadesigngroup.com REP: Ric Hendricks; Michael Cook; Scott Graefen SERVICE: Unique blend of Planners, Engineers and Landscape Architects for Park and Recreation Projects.

Flexground (Placer) PH: 916/275-3588 2029 Opportunity Drive, #3, Roseville, CA 95678 E-Mail: swalsh@flexground.com Website: www.flexground.com REP: Sandi Walsh, General Manager California SERVICE: FlexGround is the premier provider of rubberized poured in place and recreation surfacing.

Site Assessments Pre-Bond Studies Plan Checking Feasibility Studies Group Facilitation

Budget Analysis Master Planning

Consensus Building Sustainable Design

Athletic Field Planning

Franklin Sports Inc. (Norfolk) PH: 781/573-2334 FAX: 781/341-3646 17 Campanelli Parkway, Stoughton, MA 02072 E-Mail: csavage@franklinsports.com Website: www.franklinsports.com REP: Cliff Savage, Vice President of Special Markets SERVICE: Broad range of general sporting goods and outdoor games.

Fun Express LLC (Douglas) PH: 800/228-2003 FAX: 288/228-1002 4206 S. 108th Street, Omaha, NE 68137 E-Mail: orders@funexpress.com Website: http://www.funexpress.com/ REP: Josh Mason, Business Development Rep.; Jerry Venner, Director of Sales SERVICE: Crafts, art supplies, educational items, active play, camp and seasonal items at discounted prices.

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Design Build Lease Leaseback Construction Administration Post Construction Review

6780 Indiana Ave, Ste 160, Riverside, CA 92506

951-781-1930 ext 121

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

Greenfields Outdoor Fitness (Orange) PH: 888/315-9037 FAX: 866/308-9719 2617 West Woodland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92801 E-Mail: info@greenfieldsfitness.com Website: www.greenfieldsfitness.com REP: Please call to find a rep in your area.

SERVICE: Outdoor fitness equipment.

Glass Architects (Sonoma) PH: 707/544-3920 FAX: 707/544-2514 200 E Street, #100, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 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.

Gro-Power, Inc. (San Bernardino) PH: 909/393-3744 FAX: 909/393-2773 15065 Telephone Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 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.

Gold Bug Park and Mine (El Dorado) PH: 530/642-5207 FAX: 530/642-5238 2635 Gold Bug Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 E-Mail: fjacobi@cityofplacerville.org Website: www.goldbugpark.org REP: Frank Jacobi, Maintenance & Operations Specialist; Charlie Basham, Development Committee - President SERVICE: Gold Bug Park is Gold Rush History! Offering mine tours, gem panning, blacksmith, stamp mill, museum, and hiking trails.

Grand Slam Safety, LLC (Contra Costa) PH: 925/997-6266 130 Alcosta Court, San Ramon, CA 94583 E-Mail: jeanette@grandslamsafety.com Website: www.Grandslamsafety.com REP: Jeanette Lewis Chamberlain, West Coast Sales Director, Bob Lyndaker, President, Bob Chamberlain, VP Marketing/Sales SERVICE: Design, manufacture indoor/ outdoor safety fencing system-permanent or removable for multi-sport parks-baseball, softball, little league.

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Group 4 Architecture Research + Planning, Inc. (San Mateo) PH: 650/871-0709 FAX: 650/871-7911 211 Linden Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080 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) PH: 707/255-4630 FAX: 707/255-7480 1700 Soscol Avenue, Suite 23, Napa, CA 94559 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.

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Harris Design (Alameda) PH: 510/647-3792 FAX: 510/647-3712 755 Folger Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710 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) PH: 760/777-9131 FAX: 760/777-9132 77899 Wolf Road, Ste.102, Palm Desert, CA 92211 E-Mail: chris@hdg-inc.com Website: www.hermanndesigngroup.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) PH: 916/447-7400 FAX: 916/447-8270 301 University Avenue, Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95825 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) PH: 916/899-9437 P.O. Box 1005, Meadow Vista, CA 95722 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.

ID Edge, Inc. (Boulder) PH: 303/665-0405 FAX: 303/665-4026 1849 Cherry Street #10, Louisville, CO 80027 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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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

considering modernization of an existing facility, Jones & Madhavan can provide the professionalism you will appreciate from beginning to end.

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HAI, Hirsch & Associates, Inc. (Orange) PH: 714/776-4340 FAX: 714/776-4395 2221 E. Winston Rd. #A, Anaheim, CA 92806 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.

• 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

Imagen Agency (Los Angeles) PH: 626/593-9618 346 W. Foothill Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016 E-Mail: partners@imagenagency.com Website: www.imagenagency.com REP: Paul Bower, CEO; Ken Leslie, CFO SERVICE: We are promotional marketing agency that produces custom branded apparel, promotional products, and print.

Impact Canopy USA (Riverside) PH: 951/674-1441 FAX: 951/674-1443 22600 Temescal Canyon Road, Corona, CA 92883 E-Mail: dannym@impactcanopy.com Website: http://www.impactcanopy. com/ REP: Danny Montano, Marketing Manager SERVICE: Your source for custom canopies, branded flags, signs, custom inflatables and other event branding solutions.

100 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Suite 211 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 T 805.777.8449 F 805.777.8489 E info@jmae.com W jmae.com

Date: 08.26.03 CALIFORNIA PARKS & RECREATION • SUMMER 2017 Client: Jones & Madhavan Job #: 1922JM Description: Ad for California Parks & Recreation magazine Filename: 08.26_JM_Ad_1922JM Size: 3-1/2"x 9-1/4" vertical

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

IZone Imaging (Bell) PH: 254/778-0722 FAX: 254/778-0938 2526 Charter Oak Dr., Suite 100, Temple, TX 76502 E-Mail: mike@izoneimaging.com Website: www.izoneimaging.com REP: Mike MacEachern, Owner/CEO; Grady Brown, President; Michael Dean, Senior Account Manager SERVICE: Sign Solutions and Custom High Pressure Laminate (CHPL) graphic panels and decorative surfaces.

J2 Engineering, Inc. (Fresno) PH: 559/251-5600 5234 E. Pine, Fresno, CA 93727 E-Mail: accounting@j2eng.com Website: www.j2eng.com REP: James Flynn, President SERVICE: Forensic engineering firm.

Jacobs, Inc. (Sacramento) PH: 916/929-3323 FAX: 916/929-1772 1050 20th Street, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95811 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.

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

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Jones & Madhavan (Ventura) PH: 805/777-8449 FAX: 805/777-8489 100 E Thousand Oaks Blvd Ste 211, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-8134 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.

KOMPAN, Inc. (Pierce) PH: 530/680-3401 29 Kilbannan, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 E-Mail: megcha@kompan.com Website: www.kompan.com REP: Megan Chase, Sales Manager, KOMPAN SERVICE: KOMPAN designs age-appropriate and high-quality playground products combining stringent environmental standards and exceptional play value.

Landscape Structures, Inc. (Maricopa) PH: 763/972-5200 FAX: 763/972-3185 8825 West Custer Lane, Peoria, AZ 85381-2791 E-Mail: info@playlsi.com Website: www.playlsi.com REP: Tim Barrett, Regional Sales Manager SERVICE: Commercial playground designer and manufacturer.

Jumpstart Sports Southern California LLC (Orange) PH: 614/989-4016 29132 Ridgeview Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 E-Mail: rrhodehamel@jumpstartsports.com Website: www.jumpstartsports.com Rep: Rick Rhodehamel, Managing Member; Rick Hart, Member SERVICE: We offer youth sports programs focused on fun and learning rather than competition.

KTU + A Planning & Landscape Architecture (San Diego) PH: 619/294-4477 FAX: 619/294-9965 3916 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103 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.

LDA Partners, LLP (San Joaquin) PH: 209/943-0405 FAX: 209/943-0415 222 Central Court, Stockton, CA 95204 E-Mail: ewohle@ldapartners.com Website: www.ldapartners.com REP: Eric Wohle, Partner SERVICE: Architectural Services.

Key Log Rolling (Hennepin) PH: 763/544-0047 626 Mendelssohn Avenue North, Golden Valley, MN 55427 E-Mail: julie@keylogrolling.com Website: www.keylogrolling.com REP: Julie Colby, Administrative Assistant; Abby Hoeschler, President, Emily Ward, Director of National Sales and Program Development SERVICE: Key Log Rolling is a safe, fun and challenging activity for any aquatics program.

Kidz Love Soccer (Marin) PH: 408/774-4629 FAX: 888/391-5114 500 Tamal Plaza, Suite 504, Corte Madera, CA 94925 E-Mail: info@kidzlovesoccer.com Website: www.kidzlovesoccer.com REP: Malcom Guthrie SERVICE: Age-appropriate youth soccer instruction. Classes and camps for children 2-12 years of age.

Knorr Systems, Inc. (Orange) PH: 714/754-4044 FAX: 714/754-7791 2221 S. Standard Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707 E-Mail: nicholec@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.

The KYA Group (Orange) PH: 714/659-6477 FAX: 714/586-5526 1522 Brookhollow Drive, Suite 3, Santa Ana, CA 92705 E-Mail: lynne.lees@thekyagroup.com Website: www.KYASurfacing.com REP: Lynne Lees, Marketing and Personal Relations Manager SERVICE: Industry specialist in surface solutions and sustainable plantscapes supported by project management, design and maintenance services.

L.A. Steelcraft Products, Inc. (Los Angeles) PH: 626/798-7401 FAX: 626/798-1482 PO Box 90365, Pasadena, CA 911090365 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.

LEADSUN, INC. (San Bernardino) PH: 909/476-0900 10134 6th Street Suite M, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 E-Mail: judy.lin@leadsun-us.com Website: http://www.leadsun-us.com REP: Judy Lin, V.P.; Robert Mendoza, Sales Manager SERVICE: LEADSUN provides world leading modular, all-in-one, clean, safe, reliable, solar LED, off-grid outdoor lighting solutions.

Lincoln Aquatics (Contra Costa) PH: 925/687-9500 FAX: 925/680-2825 2051 Commerce Avenue, Concord, CA 94520 E-Mail: sales@lincolnaquatics.com Website: http://www.lincolnaquatics.com REP: Charles Luecker, President & CEO SERVICE: Distributors of commercial swimming pool equipment, chemicals and aquatic supplies since 1954.

Lincoln Aquatics, (Orange) 182 Viking Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 PH: (714) 990-6015, FAX (714) 990-4130 E-Mail: alopez@lincolnaquatics.com Website: http://www.lincolnaquatics.com REP: Andrea Lopez, Office Manager SERVICE: Distributors of commercial swimming pool equipment, chemicals and aquatic supplies since 1954.

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u Buyer’s Guide LPA, Inc. (Sacramento) PH: 916/287-2400 431 I Street, Ste. 107, Sacramento, CA 95814 E-Mail: ksullivan@lpainc.com Website: www.lpainc.com (Orange) 5161 California Avenue Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92617, 949/261-1001, Fax: 949/260-1190 REP: Kevin Sullivan, Principal (Sacramento Office); Arash Izadi, Associate (San Jose Office); Lisa Lawrence, Business Development (Irvine Office) SERVICE: Sustainable design solutions in architecture, landscape architecture and engineering for community centers, aquatics and parks.

MAIS Software PH: 888/451-5810 48 Mary St., Porty Moody, BC V3H 2N7 E-Mail: info@maissoftware.com Website: www.maissoftware.com REP: Saskie Ipema, VP of Recreation; Terry Jones, Sales Executive SERVICE: Parks & Recreation solution that improves managing your services, inside your organization, and within your community.

Mar Con Company (Alameda) PH: 510/639-1914 FAX: 510/639-1915 8108 Capwell Drive, Oakland, CA 94621 E-Mail: marco@marconcompany.com Website: www.marconcompany.com REP: Marco Manriquez, President/CEO; Armando Melero, Superintendent SERVICES: Oakland-based general contractor specializing in construction of educational, healthcare and community institutions.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament (Orange) PH: 714/523-1100 FAX: 714/523-8360 7662 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620 E-Mail: michael.bryant@medievaltimes. com Website: www.medievaltimes.com REP: La Neisha Young, Sales Manager; David Manuel, Marketing Manager SERVICE: Four-course medieval feast.

Live 2-hour tournament. Group and summer camp discounts available.

Melton Design Group (Sacramento) PH: 530/899-1616 309 Wall Street, Chico, CA 95828 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.

Mia Lehrer + Associates (Los Angeles) PH: 213/384-3844 FAX: 213/384-3833 185 S. Myers St, Los Angeles, CA 90033 E-Mail: jan@mlagreen.com Website: www.mlagreen.com REP: Jan Dyer, Principal; Jeff Hutchins, Principal; Brendan Kempf, Project Designer SERVICE: Landscape Architecture, Master Planning, Needs Assessments, Cultural and Historic Landscapes.

“Our passion is to create beautiful, enduring and meaningful places that inspire the human spirit.”

MIG, Inc. (Alameda) PH: 510/845-7549 FAX: 510/845-8750 800 Hearst Ave., Berkeley, CA 94710 E-Mail: sallym@migcom.com Website: www.migcom.com MIG Pasadena: 626/744-9872, MIG Fullerton: 714/871-3638, MIG Davis: 530/753-9606, MIG Riverside: 951/787-9222, MIG San Diego: 619/677-2003, MIG Sonoma: 707/282-9008, MIG Menlo Park: 650/327-0429 REP: Susan Goltsman, Tim Gilbert, Mathew Gaber, Steve Lang, Jim Pickel, Lauren Schmitt, Joan Chaplick, John Baas SERVICE: Landscape architecture and recreation and environmental planning for parks, open space and the public realm.

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

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Buyer’s Guide u Miracle Playsystems Inc. (Contra Costa) PH: 800/879-7730 FAX: 510/893-2163 PO Box 263, Alamo, CA 94507 E-Mail: kit@miracleplaygroup.com Website: www.MiraclePlayGroup.com REP: Kit Stevens, President; Tracey Adams, Project Designer SERVICE: Play equipment design, distribution and specialty contracting firm serving all of central and Northern California.

Most Dependable Fountains, Inc. (Shelby) PH: 800/552-6331 FAX: 901/867-4008 5705 Commander Dr., Arlington, TN 38002-0587 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.

MRC (San Francisco) PH: 800/922-0070 FAX: 732/974-0226 505 Montgomery St, Ste 1100, San Francisco, CA 94111 E-Mail: MRC@gametime.com Website: www.mrcrec.com REP: Brian Gates, Vice President of Sales; Doris Harpain, Design Consultant; Leo Seavey, Design Consultant SERVICE: Provide & install GameTime playgrounds; safety & turf surfacing; spray parks; outdoor fitness; site amenities & more.

Musco Sports Lighting (Orange) 3002 Dow Avenue, Suite 504, Tustin, CA 92780 PH: 949/754-0503 FAX: 949/754-0637 E-Mail: mike.marchetti@musco.com Website: www.musco.com REP: Michael Marchetti, Karin Anderson, Michael Higgins SERVICE: Providing sports lighting solutions for your budget, for the environment.

My Bark Co., Inc. (San Joaquin) PH: 209/786-4042 FAX: 209/786-4043 P.O. Box 932, Linden, CA 95236 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.

NARE - Bankshot Organization (Montgomery) PH: 301/309-0260 FAX: 301/309-0263 303 Bradley Avenue, Rockville, MD 20851 E-Mail: nareletsplayfair@aol.com Website: www.bankshot.com REP: Dr. Reeve Bremer, President SERVICE: Non-aggressive, accessible and inclusion-able variations of popular mainstream sports.

Neptune-Benson (Kent) PH: 401/821-2200 FAX: 401/821-7129 6 Jefferson Dr., Coventry, RI 02816 E-Mail: matthew.moriarty@evoqua.com Website: http://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.

NGI Sports a Division of River City Athletics (Hamilton) PH: 775/544-6306 FAX: 423/499-8882 2807 Walker Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421 E-Mail: cbrisbin@ngisports.com Website: www.ngisports.com REP: Cory Brisbin, West Coast Sales; Richard Burke, CEO/COO SERVICE: NGI Sports’ tennis and track surfaces=guaranteed solutions. We specialize in innovations for sports construction.

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u Buyer’s Guide Noll & Tam Architects (Alameda) PH: 510/649-8295 FAX: 510/649-3008 729 Heinz Avenue, Suite 7, Berkeley, CA 94710 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.

NSP3 a Division of Park Associate Inc. (Shasta) PH: 530/244-6116 FAX: 530/246-0518 1555 Tahoe Court, Redding, CA 96003 E-Mail: cindy@nspx3.com Website: www.nspx3.com REP: Cynthia Cooper, CEO; Dena Carter, President SERVICE: Supplier & installer of outdoor shade structures, playground equipment, surfacing & site amenities.

NUVIS (Orange) PH: 714/754-7311 FAX: 714/754-7346 3151 Airway Avenue, Suite J-3, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 E-Mail: rstone@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) PH: 209/571-1765 x102 FAX: 209/571-2466 1165 Scenic Drive, Suite B, Modesto, CA 95350 E-Mail: ckennedy@odellengineering.com Website: www.odellengineering.com REP: Chad Kennedy, Principal Landscape Architect; Randall O’Dell, Owner SERVICE: Multi-disciplinary firm providing landscape architecture, civil engineering, land surveying and 3D laser scanning.

Opti-Fit International Inc. (Sacramento) PH: 916/939-3690 FAX: 866/274-3488 P.O. Box 6716, Folsom, CA 95763 E-Mail: ekonz@opti-fit.com Website: www.opti-fit.com REP: Eric Konz, Vice President SERVICE: Opti-Fit Inc. is your one stop total fitness solution. Planning, design, supply and service.

Outdoor Creations, Inc. (Shasta) PH: 530/365-6106 FAX: 530/365-5129 2270 Barney Road, Anderson, CA 96007 E-Mail: ODC@outdoorcreations.com Website: www.outdoorcreations.com REP: Deanna Puhlman SERVICE: Precast concrete site furnishings, includes picnic tables, benches, BBQs, fire pits, planters, signs and concrete products for outdoor use.

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Pacific Design Concepts/Little Tikes Commercial - Southern California (Orange) 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 Musocco SERVICE: Accessible outdoor playground equipment including unique theme playscapes and park service equipment.

Pacific Park and Playground, Inc. (Ventura) PH: 805/795-0252 FAX: 714/846-3485 6166 Goshen Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063 E-Mail: scott@pacparkplay.com Website: www.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.

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

Patterson-Williams Athletic Manufacturing Company (Maricopa) PH: 800/687-5768 FAX: 480/962-5290 140 N. Gilbert Road, Mesa, AZ 85203 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) PH: 760/597-5990 FAX: 760/597-5991 2458 South Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA 92084 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.

PerfectMind PH: 877/737-8030 4333 Still Creek Drive, 2nd Floor, Burnaby, BC V5C 6S6 E-Mail: recreation@perfectmind.com Website: http://www.parks.perfectmind. com REP: Vahia Shababi, VP Business Development and Marketing SERVICE: PerfectMind is a cloud-based Parks & Recreation management software to help grow communities of all sizes.

PIER 39 (San Francisco) PH: 415/705-5500 FAX: 415/981-8808 P.O. Box 193730, San Francisco, CA 94119-3730 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.

PlaceWorks (Alameda) PH: 510/848-3815 FAX: 510/848-4315 1625 Shattuck Avenue 3rd Floor, Berkeley, CA 94709 E-Mail: melissa@dceplanning.com Website: www.dceplanning.com REP: Isabelle Minn, Principal; Melissa Erikson, Associate Principal; C.C. LaGrange, Associate SERVICE: Landscape architecture, parks, trails, open space planning, community facilitation, environmental planning for healthy, sustainable communities.

Play Surface Coatings, Inc. (Clark) PH: 702/243-7866 FAX: 702/433-7884 3210 W Desert Inn Road, Las Vegas, NV 89102 E-Mail: jimb@playsurfacecoatings.com Website: www.playsurfacecoarings.com REP: Jim Brendel, Vice President SERVICE: Distributor of resilient safety surfaces for playgrounds and waterplay.

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

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u Buyer’s Guide Playground Inspection, LLC (Los Angeles) PH: 888/293-7889 P.O. BOX 16654, Encino, CA 914166654 E-Mail: jim.a.stein@gmail.com Website: http://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) PH: 408/244-9848 FAX: 408/244-9847 980 Memorex Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95050 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.

PlayMax Surfacing, Inc. (Riverside) PH: 951/250-6039 FAX: 951/356-6550 1950 Compton Avenue #111, Corona, CA 92881 E-Mail: cwolf@playmaxsurfacing.com Website: www.playmaxsurfacing.com REP: Chris Wolf, General Manager; Rick Denney, Installation Manager; Jim Weaver, Project Manager SERVICE: Manufacture and install rubber playground safety surfaces and tiles.

PlaySafe, LLC (Bernalillo) PH: 505/899-9532 PO Box 66056, Albuquerque, NM 87193-6056 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.

PolyMenders (Sacramento) PH: 916/757-9133 FAX: 916/348-0868 3229 Elkhorn Blvd., Suite 10, North Highlands, CA 95660 E-Mail: ron@polymenders.com Website: www.polymenders.com REP: Ronald Kipp, Owner; Rene Kipp, Owner SERVICE: PolyMenders specializes in mobile repair of plastic playground equipment. Save money by repairing, not replacing.

Public Health Advocates (Sacramento) PH: 916/213-6380 1114 McKenny Court, Folsom, CA 95630 E-Mail: kt@phadvocates.org Website: www.phadvocates.org REP: Kanat Tibet, Director; Alfred Mata, Program Director SERVICE: Non-profit research & advocacy fighting obesity and diabetes, leading the statewide complete parks project.

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

Quadriga Landscape Architecture & Planning, Inc. (Sacramento) PH: 707/546-3561 1415 21st Street, Suite A, Sacramento, CA 95811 E-Mail: Christine@quadriga-inc.com Website: www.quadriga-inc.com REP: Christine Talbot, Principal, President; John Suesens, Principal; Brenna Moosavi, Designer SERVICE: Landscape Architecture and Planning.

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Buyer’s Guide u R.J. Thomas Mfg. Co./Pilot Rock (Cherokee) PH: 800/762-5002 FAX: 712/225-5796 P.O. Box 946, Cherokee, IA 51012-0946 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.

RecDesk Software (Middlesex) PH: 860/467-4325 300 Plaza Middlesex, Middletown, CT 06457 E-Mail: mike.morris@recdesk.com Website: http://recdesk.com/ REP: Mike Morris, President; Todd McEvoy, Director of Sales SERVICE: RecDesk provides a radically simplified recreation management software platform that is cloud-based and mobile-ready.

RecEnroll (San Mateo) PH: 650/346-1442 205 De Anza Blvd #244, San Mateo, CA 94402 E-Mail: sujatha@recenroll.com Website: www.recenroll.com REP: Sujatha Marsden, Principal; Lee Hinde, Software Developer SERVICE: RecEnroll: Increase participation and manage your operations with our cost-effective recreation management system.

Reserve America (Dallas) PH: 214/996-7216 717 N. Harwood St, Ste. 2500, Dallas, TX 75201 E-Mail: skip.waisner@reserveamerica. com Website: www.reserveamerica.com REP: Skip Waisner; Matt Smithson SERVICE: Online Reservation and Campground Management Software.

RecWest Outdoor Products, Inc. (Los Angeles) PH: 818/735-3838 FAX: 818/735-9612 31316 Via Colinas, #118, Westlake Village, CA 91362 E-Mail: mike_b@recwest.com Website: www.recwest.com REP: Mike Bennett, President SERVICE: Representing Landscape Structures Inc., DuMor Site Furnishings.

RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc. (Riverside) PH: 951/781-1930 FAX: 951/686-8091 6800 Indiana Avenue, Suite 245, Riverside, CA 92506 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.

Richard Fisher Associates (Orange) PH: 714/245-9270 FAX: 714/245-9275 2001 East First St., Ste 160, Santa Ana, CA 92705 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.

RJM Design Group, Inc. (Orange) PH: 949/493-2600 FAX: 949/493-2690 31591 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 E-Mail: bob@rjmdesigngroup.com Website: www.rjmdesigngroup.com REP: Bob Mueting, Larry Ryan (Southern CA - Corporate Office) SERVICE: Park and Sports Facility Master Planning and Design; Park and Recreation Master Planning; Landscape Architecture; LEED Certified; Community Consensus Building.

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u Buyer’s Guide Robert A Bothman, Inc. (Santa Clara) PH: 408/279-2277 FAX: 408/279-2281 2690 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050 E-Mail: vhamilton@bothman.com Website: www.bothman.com REP: Brian Bothman, Vice President, Business Development; James C. Moore, VP Construction; Joan Padilla, Preconstruction Services SERVICE: General engineering & building contractors, site development, heavy engineering, structural & architectural concrete, landscape & irrigation.

Robertson Recreational Surfaces (Maricopa) PH: 800/858-0519 FAX: 602/340-0402 2414 W 12th Street, Suite 5, Tempe, AZ 85281 E-Mail: rhawley@totturf.com Website: www.totturf.com Northern California: 1354 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94607 Southern California: 16059 E. Foothill Blvd, Irwindale, CA 91706 REP: Robertson Recreational Surfaces, a Playcore company, Richard Hawley, Corp VP of Sales, Phone: 800-858-0519, Fax: 602-340-0402, Email: rhawley@ playcore.com SERVICE: Robertson Recreational Surfaces sells, manufactures and installs resilient rubber safety surfacing, synthetic turf and accessories.

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ROMTEC, Inc. (Douglas) PH: 541/496-3541 FAX: 541/496-0803 18240 N. Bank Rd., Roseburg, OR 97470 E-Mail: compliance@romtec.com Website: www.romtec.com REP: Timothy D. Boagan, President; Travis Olson, Sales Person SERVICE: Design, build and install recreational structures ie: restroom buildings, concessions, kiosks, pavilions, storage buildings, gatehouses, cabins, sidewalk restrooms etc.

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

Ross Recreation Equipment Company, Inc. (Sonoma) PH: 707/538-3800 100 Brush Creek Road #206, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 E-Mail: info@rossrec.com Website: www.rossrec.com REP: Ewing Philbin, Jon Bawden, Casey Hilbert, & Alex Hailey - serving areas across Northern CA. SERVICE: 44 years of providing superior recreational & outdoor products and service with attention to quality, safety and design.

RRM Design Group (San Luis Obispo) PH: 805/543-1794 FAX: 805/543-4609 3765 South Higuera Street, Suite 102, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 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.

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Buyer’s Guide u RWP Landscape Materials (Los Angeles) PH: 877/476-9797 FAX: 909/868-1162 1313 E Phillips Blvd, Pomona, CA 91766-5431 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.

S & S Seeds (Santa Barbara) PH: 805/684-0436 FAX: 805/684-2798 6155 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 E-Mail: jimc@ssseeds.com Website: http://www.ssseeds.com/ REP: James Culley, Sales Manager, Ben Miller, David Gilpin, General Manager SERVICE: Custom seed mix design, turfgrasses, natives, revegetation wild flowers, erosion control products, native sod, contract growing.

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Safe 2 Play - Certified Matters (Contra Costa) PH: 925/999-0117 1462 Ashwood Drive, Martinez, CA 94553 E-Mail: cdFaitel@sbcglobal.net Website: www.PlaygroundSafetyInspections.net REP: Craig Faitel, Owner SERVICES: Certified playground safety inspections, safety surface impact testing on playgrounds & sports fields.

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

SafePark (Orange) PH: 800/734-4882 FAX: 959/588-9776 23052 Alcalde Drive, Suite C, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 E-Mail: jamey@safepark.com Website: www.SafePark.com REP: James, Clark, Founder, CEO; Erik Dooley, Operations Manager; Mike Schmidt, Personnel Manager; Charles Froeming, Lead CPSI SERVICE: Playground audits, inspections, impact testing-Traix-2010, playground maintenance, repair, complete certified playground refurbishment and upgrades.

Safety Play, Inc. (Los Angeles) PH: 888/878-0244 FAX: 888/878-0244 7095 Hollywood Blvd #1308, Los Angeles, CA 90028 E-Mail: safetyplay@mindspring.com Website: http://www.safetyplay.net/ 7095 Hollywood Blvd. #1308, Los Angeles, CA 90028 REP: Scott Burton SERVICE: Playground audits, inspection tool kits, expert witness, safety manuals, safety classes, planning/design services, safety signs/labels.

San Francisco Giants (San Francisco) PH: 415/972-2000 FAX: 415/972-2001 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107 E-Mail: alustbader@sfgiants.com Website: www.sfgiants.com REP: Alexis Lustbader, Senior Director of Guest Services; Randy Gomez, Director of Maintenance SERVICE: Home of the San Francisco Giants baseball team, as well as ballpark tours and public or private events.

Sator Sports, Inc. (Los Angeles) PH: 310/464-8171 FAX: 310/464-8175 1455 W. 139th St., Gardena, CA 90249 E-Mail: mcursage@satorsports.com Website: www.satorsoccer.com REP: Milton Cursage, CEO; Tabatha Villa, Sales Manager SERVICE: Retail soccer equipment company (web/catalog).

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u Buyer’s Guide Schmidt Design Group, Inc. (San Diego) PH: 619/236-1462 FAX: 619/236-8792 1111 Sixth Avenue, Suite 500, San Diego, CA 92101 E-Mail: info@schmidtdesign.com Website: www.schmidtdesign.com REP: Glen Schmidt, President; JT Barr, Principal; Jeff Justus, Principal SERVICE: Landscape architecture, park planning, and design that balances artistic expression with environmental sensitivity.

SCI Consulting Group (Solano) PH: 707/430-4300 FAX: 707/430-4319 4745 Mangels Blvd., Fairfield, CA 94534 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.

Shade ‘N Net (Maricopa) PH: 800/290-3387 FAX: 602/484-7919 5711 West Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85043 E-Mail: rudy@shade-n-net.com Website: www.shade-n-net.com REP: Rudy Martinez, President; JJ Morse, Sales Rep SERVICE: Tension cable breathable fabric shade structures/vents out heat/88% sun blockage/97% UV ray protection.

Shaw Sports Turf (Gordon) PH: 866/703-4004 FAX: 706/625-7964 185 S. Industrial Blvd, Calhoun, GA 30701 E-Mail: info@shawsportsturf.com Website: www.shawsportsturf.com REP: Mary Crutchfield, Marketing Coordinator SERVICE: Synthetic turf field manufacturer and provider.

Siegfried Engineering, Inc. (San Joaquin) PH: 209/943-2021 3244 Brookside Rd., Suite 100, Stockton, CA 95219 E-Mail: pjs@siegfriedeng.com Website: www.siegfriedeng.com REP: Paul Schneider, Vice President, P.E. SERVICE: Design and engineering firm specializing in civil and structural engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, and planning.

SofSurfaces Inc. PH: 800/263-2363 x224 FAX: 519/882-2697 4393 Discovery Line, Petrolia, ON N0N 1R0 E-Mail: c.chartrand@sofsurfaces.com Website: www.sofsurfaces.com REP: Christopher Chartrand, Director of Marketing; Brennan Prins, Sales Manager; Peter Druck, Territory Manager SERVICE: Rubber tile solutions for playground, fitness facility and architectural applications.

Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (Los Angeles) PH: 626/448-0853 x16 FAX: 626/4485219 P.O. Box 3605, 823 Lexington Gallantin Road, South El Monte, CA 91733 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.

Spohn Ranch, Inc. Custom Skate Parks (Los Angeles) PH: 626/330-5803 FAX: 626/330-5503 6824 S. Centinela Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90230 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.

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Buyer’s Guide u Sports Turf Solutions (Monterey) PH: 831/484-2138 FAX: 831/484-2139 29001 Falcon Ridge Road, Salinas, CA 93908 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) PH: 831/459-0455 FAX: 831/459-0484 303 Potrero Street, 40-C, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 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.

Stonehenge Signs (Plumas) PH: 530/249-6000 PO BOX 387, Quincy, CA 95971 E-Mail: stonehengesigns@gmail.com Website: www.stonehengesigns.com REP: William Jacks, CEO SERVICE: Proudly providing world class engraved natural stone signs for park entry monuments since 1978.

StructureCast (Kern) PH: 661/833-4490 FAX: 661/280-5626 8261 McCutchen Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311 E-Mail: anna@structurecast.com Website: http://www.structurecast.com/ REP: Anna Dezember, President SERVICE: Precast, pre-engineered restroom & concession buildings.

SVA Architects, Inc. (Orange) PH: 949/809-3380 FAX: 949/809-3381 3 MacArthur Place, Suite 850, Santa Ana, CA 92707 E-Mail: jcheng@sva-architects.com Website: www.sva-architects.com REP: Robert Simons, AIA, President & Partner; Judy Cheng, MBA, LEED AP, Associate Partner SERVICE: SVA Architects is a full-service architectural firm committed to creating sustainable environments for our communities.

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SyberTech Waste Reduction Ltd. PH: 866/488-4120 FAX: 314/289-2192 P.O. Box 3009 - 33191 1st Avenue, Mission, B.C. V2V1G0 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.

Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks (Placer) PH: 530/386-1044 P.O. Box 6687, Tahoe City, CA 96145 E-Mail: Jesse@NorthTahoeAdventures.com Website: http://northtahoeadventures. com/ REP: Jesse Desens, President/CEO SERVICE: We build and operate Aerial Adventure Parks and Aerial Trekking.

Techline Sports Lighting, LLC (Travis) PH: 800/500-3161 FAX: 512/977-8882 15303 Storm Drive, Austin, TX 78734 E-Mail: jt@sportlighting.com Website: www.sportlighting.com REP: Jim Thomas, Regional Sales Rep; Rodney Hawthrone, President SERVICE: Indoor/outdoor sports lighting solutions.

Terracon (Contra Costa) PH: 925/609-7224 FAX: 925/609-6324 5075 Commercial Circle, Suite E, Concord, CA 94520 E-Mail: noah.smith@noanderson.com Website: www.noanderson.com REP: Noah Smith, Principal Engineer; Patricia Soto, Aquatic Designer, Project Manager; Watt Lei, Staff Engineer SERVICE: Aquatic design and swimming pool engineering, geotechnical engineering, materials testing and inspections, environmental engineering.

ThermaGreen Environmental PH: 416/782-5837 FAX: 416/782-2190 180 Bartor Road, Toronto, ON M9M 2W6 E-Mail: Blu@thermagreen.com Website: www.thermagreen.com REP: Jennifer Beatty, Inside Sales; Blu Alexander, Director of Business Development SERVICE: ThermaGreen Environmental™ manufactures innovated shock and drainage pads for artificial sportsfield and playground surface systems.

TMT Enterprises, Inc. (Santa Clara) PH: 408/432-9040 FAX: 408/432-9429 1996 Oakland Road, San Jose, CA 95131 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.

Tomarin Surfaces (Whitfield) PH: 706/537-9718 PO Box 892, Dalton, GA 30722 E-Mail: seymour@tomarinsurfaces.com Website: www.tomarinsurfaces.com/ REP: Seymour Tomarin, Julian Tomarin SERVICE: Nexxfield synthetic turf and shock pad systems for fields, recreation, landscaping, permanent/modular, sports tiles.

Trueline (Riverside) PH: 951/817-0777 FAX: 951/817-0770 1651 Market St., Ste B, Corona, CA 92880 E-Mail: trueline40@gmail.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) PH: 800/585-8001 FAX: 510/785-3576 2438 Radley Court, Hayward, CA 94545 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 States Tennis Association/ SCTA (Los Angeles) PH: 310/208-3838 FAX: 310/824-7691 P.O. Box 240015, Los Angeles, CA 90024-9115 E-Mail: bischoff@scta.usta.com Website: www.usta.com REP: Melanie Bischoff, Community Development Coordinator SERVICE: To promote & develop the growth of tennis.

USA Shade & Fabric Structures (Dallas) PH: 214/905-9500 FAX: 214/905-9514 8505 Chancellor Row, Dallas, TX 75247 E-Mail: kbusam@usa-shade.com Website: www.usa-shade.com REP: Keith Busam, Vice President of California Sales SERVICE: USA Shade! We offer shade solutions for everything under the sun!

USGreentech (Hamilton) PH: 513/371-5520 5076 Wooster Road, Cincinnati, OH 45226 E-Mail: kwilliams@usgreentech.com Website: www.usgreentech.com REP: Kimberly Williams, Western U.S. Sports System Consultant; Shaun Garrity, Western U.S. Landscape & Recreation Consultant SERVICE: USGreentech provides progressive infills for the synthetic turf market including their products Envirofill and Safeshell.

Valley Truck & Tractor (Sutter) PH: 530/673-4615 P.O. Box 3010, Yuba City, CA 95992 E-Mail: general@vttco.net Website: www.valleytruckandtractor.com REP: Anthony Bertoldi, Governmental Sales SERVICE: John Deer equipment, commercial tractor and mowing equipment.

Verde Design, Inc. (Santa Clara) PH: 408/985-7200 FAX: 408/985-7260 2455 the Alameda, Suite 200, Santa Clara, CA 95050 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.

Vortex Aquatic Structures Int’l (Riverside) PH: 514/694-3868 FAX: 514/335-5413 9106 Pulsar Ct, Ste C, Corona, CA 92883-4632 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.

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Spotlight u Water Odyssey By Fountain People, Inc. (Hays) PH: 512/392-1155 FAX: 512/392-1154 P.O. Box 807, 4600 Hwy. 123, San Marcos, TX 78667-0807 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) PH: 920/887-7375 100 Park Ave., Beaver Dam, WI 53916 E-Mail: events@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) PH: 714/564-9100 FAX: 714/564-9700 620 North Santiago Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 E-Mail: hwatters@waterlinetech.com Website: www.waterlinetechnologies.com REP: Harry Watters, Branch Manager, Chaz Haltom, Territory Sales Manager SERVICE: Wholesale distributors for swimming pool & water treatment.

Waterplay Solutions Corp.

PH: 250/712-3393 FAX: 250/861-4814 1451 B. Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A3 E-Mail: marketing@waterplay.com Website: www.waterplay.com REP: Mike Wright, Director of Sales SERVICE: Waterplay is a worldwide provider of aquatic play features, modular activity towers and water management solutions.

West Coast Arborists, Inc. (Orange) PH: 714/991-1900 FAX: 714/956-3745 2200 E. Via Burton Street, Anaheim, CA 92806 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.

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

Whitewater West Industries Ltd PH: 604/273-1068 FAX: 604/273-4518 6700 McMillan Way, Richmond, BC V6W 1J7 E-Mail: trish.hughes@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.

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

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

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

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ZGolf Food & Beverage Services, LLC DBA Wedgewood Wedding and Banquet Center (Riverside) PH: 951/491-8110, Ex. FAX: 951/3081900 43385 Business Park Drive #220, Temecula, CA 92590 E-Mail: kevinl@wedgewoodbanquet.com Website: www.wedgewoodbanquet.com REP: Kevin Lyons, Director of Business Development/Operations, John Zaruka, Founder/CEO; Bill Zaruka, President SERVICE: Professional full-service food and beverage management with a focus on weddings and banquets.

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Celebrating Excellence Announcing the

2017 CPRS Awards Program The California Park & Recreation Society’s Awards Program seeks to recognize outstanding achievements in the areas of community improvement & programming, facility design & park planning, marketing & communications, and professional & citizen leadership.

Award Categories: Creating Community Award of Excellence – 10 Categories Excellence in Design Award (Facility Design and Park Planning) – 2 Categories & 7 Divisions Marketing & Communications Award of Excellence – 4 Categories Professional & Service Award of Excellence – 4 Categories

Visit www.cprs.org/page/awards CPRS Awards Program Sponsors CPRS extends its appreciation to our awards program sponsors

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President’s Message u Memoriam Fred Brooks Passed http://www.heraldextra. com/lifestyles/announcements/ obituaries/frederick-alma-brooks/ article_359c1cfe-3440-50a4-be72b57c09b14403.html

Acknowledgement Michaelis Included in International Encyclopedia of Play and Playgrounds

Longtime CPRS member and SFSU Professor Emeritus Dr. Bill Michaelis was honored that he was invited to be an official entrant in the International Encyclopedia of Play and Playgrounds, which honors select professionals who have made a signifi-

cant difference in serving children, youth and adults to aid them in the understanding and provision of healthy play alternatives.

His new leadership book The Leader’s Handbook: Learning Leadership Skills by Facilitating Fun, Games, Play and Positive Interaction (Venture/Sagamore) was also considered important enough to be included https://pgpedia.com/m/bill-michaelis and https://pgpedia. com/t/leaders-handbook.

Fred was born in Ogden, UT to David Loren Brooks and Valera Mame Burrows. He was married to Terry Lee Schoenmaker in the Salt Lake Temple in February 1976.

Fred had a love for all things in life and especially enjoyed the arts, music, dancing, and architectural design. He enjoyed an active lifestyle including, sports, outdoor recreation, and family activities. He was an active member of his faith and served fellow church members and the community in many capacities. Fred served on

President’s Message, continued from page 6 bers. Find out how you can be involved in the development of the California Action Plan our roadmap and tool kit for a stronger professional future.

Finally, please help us help our members as we work to recognize those community members and professionals that inspire others. As I travelled to many of the awards and installation banquets held last spring, I saw firsthand the incredible work that professionals and community members do that shape our lives. With each different visit to a district event I was more and more proud of what a great profession we are. I was inspired by the creativity and dedication of the people that work to make so many communities better for those that live there.

Please consider sharing your inspiring stories regarding the work your agency or a community member does.

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inspiration and great ideas to use in your daily work and life. The Inspiration Task Group will be forming this fall. If you are interested in helping with this great project please let me know. Whatever you do, I urge you to give back to our great profession; if everyone gets involved in the work of our society we can go further than ever imagined as ONE CPRS.

the Chico Area Recreation and Park District Board and often volunteered his expertise with Eagle Scout projects and new recreation sites in the communities where he lived.

He excelled in his profession as a college professor at California State University Chico in the field of Recreation and Parks Management. He worked both in the classroom and the community helping to design and build many of the beautiful parks in Utah and California. His contributions within his field earned him recognition by his colleges and he was inducted into the California Park & Recreation Society Hall of Honor in 2008.

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