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departments
12 We Are Parks and Recreation
„	NRPA Welcomes Four New Members to 2023-2024 Board of
Directors 12
„	Adult Dodgeball Pickup: Combining Fun and Fitness 14
„	Natchez Renewal 15
„ Trends in Indoor Flooring: What Do You Need for Your
Recreation Center? 16
„	GivingTuesday: Join the Generosity Movement on November
28 17
„	Member Benefit: Accessibility Audits Discount Program 17
18 Research
Data-Driven Decision Making Strengthens Parks and Recreation
Melissa May
19 Park Pulse
Parks and Recreation Provides Nature-Based Solutions
50 Operations
Playing With Fabric
Shannon Humbert
51 Products
52 Park Essentials
55 Advertiser Index
56 Park Bench
Rocking Out With Equitable Climbing
Paul Hooper
columns
8 Perspectives
Turning Information Into Action
Kristine Stratton
10 Editor's Letter
Data Leads Us to Larger Discussions
Vitisia Paynich
20 Advocacy
A Tree-mendous Win for Local Parks
Elyse Gentile
22 Health and Wellness
Youth Volunteer Corps Powers Partnerships
Sarah Miller
24 Equity
What I Wish I Had Known About Neurodiversity
John McGovern
26 Conservation
Cultivating Outdoor Enthusiasts for Environmental Resilience
Ayanna Williams, MSW
28 Law Review
Uncertain Firearm Tradition in Nation's Parks
James C. Kozlowski, J.D., Ph.D.
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Debate among the lower federal
courts is likely to persist regarding
whether existing firearm regulations
in public parks are consistent with the
Second Amendment.
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