Richland County Recreation Commission - Parks Recreation Centers

Wonderland Park adding rides, extending lease

Wonderland park is expanding its land and its lease for more entertainment for decades to come. Owner and general manager Paul Borchardt said he is extending the park's lease with the City of Amar...

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Summer Concert Series 2023

Get into the groove of summer! Boone County Public Library is partnering with Boone County Parks Department to bring you a summer full of live music! In case of rain, outdoor concerts at Boon…

Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

This is What a Massive 500 Gallon Propane Tank Explosion Looks Like

If there's one thing that you want to avoid with anything that's propane powered from your grill to your heater, It would most obviously be a situation that would put the propane tank in danger of building up enough pressure to explode and send shrapnel flying everywhere. While these tanks are fitted with safety...

Perfect Picnic Menu: 50+ Make Ahead Picnic Recipes

What makes the perfect picnic menu? Make ahead picnic recipes, of course! Prepare the perfect picnic with these sandwiches, appetizers, salads, and more!

Spring Cleaning Tips for Your RV

It’s time to grab your favorite cleaning products and give your RV a good spring cleaning.

What to Wear on the Playground

It’s no secret that we encourage free play. If you want your child to play freely and safely, you must dress them in clothes that allow them to do so. Check out these clothing tips for the playground: Keep aware of clothing that could get caught or that your child could trip over, like untied…

Tips for Inclusive Playgrounds

With proper planning and execution, however, you can create a space that meets the needs of everyone.

Fundraising ideas for your new playground

We know that securing funds for a community or school playground can often be a challenge. But the great news is that there is nearly always money available… you just have to know where to look for…

'Holy moly!' The playgrounds are how hot???

We sent photojournalist Derek Waldrip out with an infrared thermometer to see how hot it's getting and we couldn't believe the results.

Why You Need A Church Playground

Having a playground that is safe and fun just makes sense in today’s modern church.

Playgrounds for senior citizens? Genius idea.

Health Profile: Wellness Playground

Why the Fight for Access to Playgrounds is a Racial Justice Issue

Playgrounds have always been a racial justice issue, so let's treat them like one. A history of playspace equity.

Playground Planning Guide

11 Things You No Longer See on Playgrounds

If you remember proudly displaying your stitches or plaster cast as a badge of honor after suffering a fall from the monkey bars, then you may also remember playing on some of this other equipment that is slowly disappearing from our public playscapes.

Fundraising ideas for your new playground

We know that securing funds for a community or school playground can often be a challenge. But the great news is that there is nearly always money available… you just have to know where to look for…

HOA Management: Playground Safety Tips

For children across the U.S., school is almost out for the summer. This means that the playground equipment in parks and recreational areas of HOA communities will be full of children having fun in the sun. Before the playground equipment in your homeowners association fills with the sound of small voices; however, be sure to perform the following maintenance checks and property assessments to ensure that…