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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · Sep 10
Introducing ParkFest 2025 -- the premier virtual conference for parks & rec pros, taking place Oct. 28-30!

We’re bringing together the industry’s best for three days of can’t-miss education.

Register for FREE and see the lineup here: events.zoom.us/ev/AkydtMDP5...
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World Wildlife Fund @worldwildlife.org · 10h
Need a moment of calm? Take 30 seconds to watch this video and reconnect with nature.
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 5h
Take it from Travis Machalek, Town of Estes Park, Colorado town administrator—Partnerships between land trusts and parks departments are opening up a world of possibility. Read "Trusted Partners" to find out how: www.prbplus.com/trusted-part...
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 1d
-- Climbing That Connects: Oct. 29, 2025, 9-10 a.m. ET
-- The Quest for Quality w/John Engh: Oct. 29, 2025, 10-11 a.m. ET
-- Connecting Technology and Communities to Create Modern Parks & Rec Solutions w/Bryan Gillilan: Oct. 29, 2025, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 1d
Watch the video for a sneak peek of Courtney's session: cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/Iy2....

(Or listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0JMD...).

And be sure to tune in for our full Programming track...
Climbing That Connects
In this session, Courtney Gallagher, EP Climbing will share how climbing boulders and wall systems support community engagement and wellness across different types of park projects. We will walk ...
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 1d
In our Programming track — COURTNEY GALLAGHER of EP Climbing will lead Climbing That Connects, in which she'll discuss climbing's many benefits as well as design considerations, accessibility features, and the sport's long-term value.
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 1d
ParkFest 2025 happens Oct. 28-30. This FREE virtual event features tailored education sessions for parks & rec professionals. (Several are CEU-eligible.)
Reserve your spot here: events.zoom.us/ev/AkydtMDP5...
ParkFest 2025
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 5d
-- and the work of Sempervirens Fund.

This is an essential read for park leaders hoping to develop long-lasting, impactful relationships with third-party organizations. Read the full story here: www.prbplus.com/trusted-part...
Trusted Partners
Across the country, partnerships with local land trusts facilitate projects with long-term environmental, economic, and social impacts. Expertise in land acquisition, fund development, environmental s...
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 5d
Some article highlights include:

-- Thurgood Marshall Green (a partnership between Western Reserve Land Conservancy and City of Cleveland that just opened to the public last week)
-- insights from Land Trust Alliance
-- projects helmed by Estes Valley Land Trust and Town of Estes Park
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 5d
This month's cover story (written by regular contributor Brianne Sanchez) explores partnerships between land trusts and park departments. In working together, these unique agreements help identify and protect community greenspaces for public use.
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 6d
Get the full story, including its partnership with Cyclone Lighting, in "Lighting The Way": www.prbplus.com/lighting-the...
Lighting The Way
In June 2024, Washington, D.C., completed one of the most ambitious public lighting upgrades in the country.
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 6d
Lighting is a big deal in communities of all sizes. @ddotdc.bsky.social knows this well — its Smart Street Lighting Project is a game-changer for residents and a leading example for the rest of the country.
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 7d
Reserve your spot for FREE: events.zoom.us/ev/AkydtMDP5...
ParkFest 2025
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 7d
Other Camp sessions include:
-- Healthy Vs. Harmful Pressure w/Chris Thurber: Oct 30, 2025, 9-10 a.m. ET
-- Building or Growing Your Outdoor Education Program w/Jessica Lippe: Oct 30, 2025, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 7d
ParkFest 2025 happens Oct. 28-30. This FREE virtual event offers dynamic education sessions across 7 tracks, including Camps.

Author and writer Dan Shortridge leads Tools for Storytelling and Alumni Engagement on Oct 30, 2025, 10-11 a.m. ET.

Listen to a preview: open.spotify.com/episode/44yc...
Tools for Storytelling and Alumni Engagement
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 9d
The results? It has helped foster safer streets and parks and a stronger sense of community for residents and visitors alike. Read "Lighting The Way" to learn how this groundbreaking initiative came to be: www.prbplus.com/lighting-the...
Lighting The Way
In June 2024, Washington, D.C., completed one of the most ambitious public lighting upgrades in the country.
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 9d
Led by the @ddotdc.bsky.social and featuring innovative luminaires from Cyclone Lighting, this ambitious project is the largest public-private partnership (P3) of its kind in the U.S.
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 9d
From PRB+ October: Washington, D.C.'s Smart Street Lighting Project transformed more than 75,000 outdated streetlights into a modern, energy-efficient, and smart-controlled network.
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 12d
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 12d
Climb however it feels best, slide down comfortably, and repeat! Its thoughtful design — every surface, height, and angle — blends access, flow, and fun. This design approach from Burke proves that intentional design creates playgrounds that inspire both kids and communities.
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 12d
INDEPENDENCE IN PLAY
The 360 Loop® by BCI Burke Company gives kids control over their play experience and offers access to the Circle of Play — transfer > climb > slide — to more children.
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 13d
See last year's winners and entries here: www.prbplus.com/2024-project...
2024 Project Portfolio
At PRB+, we understand the vision and passion it takes to create and maintain parks, recreation facilities, and camps. From planning and community engagement to construction and design, every part of ...
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 13d
PROJECT DETAILS & DESCRIPTION
Facility Name:
City, State:
Cost of Project:
Type of Facility:
Architectural Firm:
Lead Architect Name:
Status: (Complete, Under Construction, In Design)
Square Footage: Number of Floors:
Description of Project: (200 words or less)
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 13d
-- Winners will be determined by an interactive vote and announced in our February 2026 issue. The submission deadline is October 15.

Don't miss this opportunity to share your hard work! Send you photos and details to jefferey@northstarpubs. (Template's in the next tweet.)
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 13d
-- We're exclusively featuring projects that were initiated or completed throughout 2025.
-- Each listing will feature 1-3 hi-res photos, project specs, and a brief description of the project (200 words max).
-- Submit as many eligible projects as you’d like.
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PRB+ Magazine @prbplus.bsky.social · 13d
SUBMIT YOUR PROJECTS!

PRB+ is hard at work on the 2025 Project Portfolio. This is our annual showcase of the year's best projects.

[Pictured: Park Circle Complex, submitted by Little Diversified Architectural Consulting — last year's Best Major Park Investment $10M+]

Here's how it works:
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