The Power of Urban Play: Unleashing the Role of Play Environments as Community Assets is a national report that was developed with the expertise of urban park and recreation leaders from across the country and sponsored by PlayCore. The report identifies the unique characteristics of urban communities and defines best practices that address their unique needs and challenges. Launched as a Hot Topic at the 2009 National Recreation and Park Association Congress and Exposition, this report is one component of an ongoing initiative by PlayCore to promote the value of urban play by providing urban leaders with valuable resources and benchmarks, affecting public policy, and informing professionals through training and collaboration.
Our Advisory Network
- Joseph Wynns, Project Leader and Former Director
Indianapolis Parks and Recreation - Marilyn Boyd Drew, Former Director
DeKalb County, GA, Parks and Recreation - Norm Merrifield, Director
Cincinnati Recreation Commission - Joe Turner, Director
Houston Parks and Recreation - Jon Kirk Mukri, Former General Manager
City of Los Angeles Dept. of Recreation and Parks - Sue Black, Director
Arizona. Dept. of Parks - Nancy Barthold, Asst. Commissioner
New York City Dept. of Parks & Recreation - Catherine Nagel, Executive Director
City Parks Alliance - Peter Harnik, Director
Ctr. for City Park Excellence, The Trust for Public Land - Ashley Futrell, Former Senior Manager, Public Policy
National Recreation and Park Association - Rose Harvey, Senior Vice President
The Trust for Public Land
