Shaping the future with next practices for programs, places and paying for it all By Neelay Bhatt T he world as we knew it changed in March 2020 with the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The global population collectively weathered changes in the way we lived (shutdowns, physical distancing and masks), worked (Zoom and virtual), and even played (outdoors and without spectators). At the end of 2020, we hoped the worst would be behind us with the advent of vaccines to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but 2021 had other plans. PARK S ANDRECRE AT ION . OR G | J ANUAR Y 2 0 22 | Parks & Recreation 47