contents june departments 12 We Are Parks and Recreation Spread the Word on Water Safety 12 Building a Healthier Chicago Through Community Wellness Hubs 14 Remembering Michelle Park 15 Gratitude Benefits All of Us 16 Member Benefit: Five Reasons to Explore Your NRPA Membership Profile 17 18 Research Stronger Partnerships and New Responsibilities Emerge From the Pandemic Kevin Roth 19 Park Pulse Parks and Recreation Fosters Healthy Living 50 Operations Shade Adds Value to Your Park Jennifer Egan 51 Park Essentials 55 Advertiser Index 56 Park Bench Chesterfield Crowned Prismatic Raptor Perches in Local Parks Sharon K. Entsminger, CPRP columns 8 Perspectives Parks and Recreation Closes the Health Divide Carolyn F. McKnight Fredd 10 Editor's Letter Elevating Our Physical and Mental Well-Being Vitisia Paynich 20 Advocacy Why the Farm Bill Impacts More Than Just Farms Elyse Gentile and Stavroula Kostas 22 Equity Parks and Recreation's Role in the Childhood Obesity Epidemic Isa Granados, M.S. 24 Conservation Thriving Parks: More Habitat, Less Lawn Autumn Costelle 26 Law Review Park Permits for Sound Amplification and Religious Events James C. Kozlowski, J.D., Ph.D. Page 22 Cover image: Wavebreakmedia Ltd., Dreamstime.com Parks & Recreation is printed using soy ink on at least 10 percent post-consumer recycled paper and is mailed in a wrap - only when required - that is plant based and certified compostable. If you are interested in helping us go even greener, email us at prmagazine@nrpa.org and ask to opt out of receiving the print magazine. Parks & Recreation is always available to read in an ezine format at ezine.nrpa.org. 6 Parks & Recreation | JUNE 2 0 2 3 | PARK S ANDRECRE AT ION . OR G To address childhood obesity, pediatric clinicians and community recreation professionals can partner to create a Fit Together program in their local community. PHOTO COURTESY OF BULL CITY FIThttp://www.Dreamstime.com http://ezine.nrpa.org