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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Disc golf courses multiply around the Bay Area as the sport rises from the fringe

Disc golf is a growing sport in the Bay Area, utilizing colorful discs to navigate courses and score in the fewest throws.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

This Lake in the Western U.S. Is Called the 'Caribbean of the Rockies' for Its Vibrant Turquoise Water

Bear Lake, known as the 'Caribbean of the Rockies,' features stunning turquoise waters and offers a variety of recreational activities like swimming and paddling.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
3 weeks ago

IN PICTURES: Seine reopens to first Paris swimmers after century-long ban

The seasonal opening of the Seine for swimming is seen as a key legacy of the Paris 2024 Olympics, when a special cleanup was conducted for open water events.
Paris food
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Can Transform Your Healing Journey

"He asked what I did for recreation. I told him my hobbies weren't really much other than watching television, and I don't think you can call watching TV an actual hobby."
Mental health
#parks
#new-york-city
NYC parents
fromGothamist
3 months ago

NYC Council eyes expanded park access, more fountains, indoor basketball options

NYC Councilmember Gale Brewer advocates for legislation to open school playgrounds for public access after school and on weekends.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto breaks ground on 1 of its first net-zero community centres in North York | CBC News

"Having a net-zero energy facility is something all residents can be proud of," Mayor Olivia Chow said in the release.
Toronto startup
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Los Gatos group proposes new community center - San Jose Spotlight

It's something Los Gatos residents overwhelmingly want, especially because the town's two small recreation centers for youths and adults have limited capacity for events.
Online Community Development
Roam Research
fromsilive
1 month ago

Less than 1 hour from Staten Island, stunning N.J. hiking, biking trail opens after $32M transformation

The Pompton Valley Rail Trail combines unique attractions like Rocco the Rattlesnake with practical benefits such as reducing roadway congestion.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | The Brooklyn Marine Terminal: It's now or never | amNewYork

Old, neglected piers and decaying warehouses along New York City's waterfront have been revitalized, offering cultural and recreational spaces that connect residents to their coastline.
NYC politics
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

What's the future of the Rickenbacker Causeway? Here are 5 takeaways

The Rickenbacker Causeway transformation plan prioritizes traffic management, safety enhancements, and recreational facilities.
fromNUVO
2 months ago

Guillaume Cote: The Dancer Who Can't Stand Still

Guillaume Côté, principal dancer with The National Ballet of Canada, redefines ballet conventions through new works, emphasizing change and humor in dance.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Here's The GTA 6 Trailer Recreated In San Andreas

Fans recreate new GTA trailers in earlier game engines, showcasing nostalgia and creative enthusiasm within the gaming community.
#pickleball
Bicycling
fromBikemag
2 months ago

IMBA Addresses Public Lands Sell-Off Proposal

IMBA opposes the sale of nearly 500,000 acres of public land due to concerns over recreational impact and lack of public review.
fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago

Shirley Chisholm Center in East Flatbush set to open this fall with free access for children

"It's important that kids see something beautiful being built for them, for their self-esteem, for them to see they deserve this," said Francois Fortune-Blanchard.
NYC LGBT
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Best of Brooklyn: Top 5 Lap Pools

Brooklyn offers diverse lap pool options suitable for all swimming levels and lifestyles.
fromwww.7x7.com
2 months ago

50 Things to Do in Tahoe This Summer

Lake Tahoe thrives in summer, offering a plethora of outdoor sports, festivals, and unique experiences, with a curated list of the top 50 activities to enjoy.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Yosemite: Key parts of the park to re-open Saturday, as more campground reservations are made available

The Glacier Point Road will open at 8 a.m. after being closed for winter, offering visitors breathtaking views of Yosemite Valley and its attractions.
Snowboarding
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Swimming in this California lake has been banned since 1953. That might change.

"It just seems to us that the lake is such a great resource in the county for locals and for visitors, and it's just really underutilized."
California
#central-park
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC LGBT

Central Park's long-bypassed northern tip begins exciting new era with debut of $160M rec center - and a new pool to come

NYC LGBT
fromTime Out New York
4 months ago

See renderings of the giant new pool opening in Central Park next month

The Davis Center in Central Park is set to open on April 26, featuring a swimming pool and ice skating rink.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC LGBT

Central Park's long-bypassed northern tip begins exciting new era with debut of $160M rec center - and a new pool to come

NYC LGBT
fromTime Out New York
4 months ago

See renderings of the giant new pool opening in Central Park next month

The Davis Center in Central Park is set to open on April 26, featuring a swimming pool and ice skating rink.
Miscellaneous
fromSecret NYC
8 months ago

Central Park Is Getting A Massive 11-Acre Rec Center With One Of NYC's Biggest Pools

A new recreation center at Central Park will open in spring 2025, enhancing public space with year-round facilities for nature connection and community activities.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Hit the mark with the best dartboard picks

Darts is versatile, played in various settings, and choosing the right dartboard depends on location and type of darts used.
fromwww.buzzfeed.com
3 months ago

31 Mother's Day Gifts For Moms Who Don't Want Anything

This set includes everything necessary for a four-person picnic: four sets of stainless-steel flatware, napkins, plates, plastic wineglasses, a cutting board, corkscrew, cheese knife, refillable salt and pepper shakers, with an insulated (and detachable) wine/bottle cooler bag, and a rolled fleece picnic blanket.
Bicycling
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Sonoma County logging site transforms into redwood open space

The acquisition of former logging land in Sonoma County creates a new public open space for recreation.
NYC music
fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Tenants vs. Landlords, Some Delish Fish, and a New Waterfront Park?

Cash-strapped tenants highlight neglect by landlords in Portland's affordable housing, showcasing systemic issues.
Portland is set to enhance its waterfront with a new park development.
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 months ago

Aviator Sports to close indoor facility as local fight to save it holds strong * Brooklyn Paper

Aviator Sports and Events Center's indoor facility will close on April 14 after its contract ends, though outdoor activities may continue until fall 2025.
#padel
fromTime Out London
4 months ago
London startup

A comprehensive map of London's padel courts - with pricing

Padel is rapidly growing in popularity in London, with significant increases in the number of courts and accessibility challenges.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Padel: A look at the US, Bay Area growth of this world-popular racket sport

Padel is quickly becoming a popular sport similar to pickleball, with a significant increase in courts projected worldwide.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Padel: A look at the US, Bay Area growth of this world-popular racket sport

Padel is quickly becoming a popular sport similar to pickleball, with a significant increase in courts projected worldwide.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

L.A. touts success at blocking tee time brokers from city golf courses

Los Angeles' golfing community successfully curbed tee time brokering with a $10 reservation fee.
Remote teams
fromPlanetizen
4 months ago

New Data: Rural Remote Workers Concentrate in Recreation Hubs

Remote work prevalence in rural areas is highly influenced by local industries, with recreation driving higher remote worker concentrations.
#architecture
fromArchDaily
4 months ago
Web design

Watchtower Einderheide / NEXT architects

Watchtower Einderheide is an iconic structure that enhances both recreational experience and local wildlife conservation.
fromArchDaily
5 months ago
Dining

Club of Courts House / STUDIO MOTLEY

The Clubhouse at Eden 144 offers a harmonious blend of social, recreational, and fitness spaces amidst nature, enhancing community engagement.
Web design
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Watchtower Einderheide / NEXT architects

Watchtower Einderheide is an iconic structure that enhances both recreational experience and local wildlife conservation.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Musk, Trump wrong: Daylight Saving Time is a huge boon

Daylight Saving Time is a huge boon, well worth the disruptions from changing clocks twice a year, particularly for those raising kids in the northern United States.
NYC parents
fromArchDaily
5 months ago

Vila do Chapeu Square / Henry Teixeira Arquitetura e Urbanismo

The design of Vila do Chapéu integrates nature and sports, creating communal spaces like skateparks, beach tennis courts, and a gym.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Surfing lake for London 'continues to progress'

Endless Surf London plans to create a 50m artificial surfing lake in Lee Valley, transforming 56 acres of underused land into vibrant recreational space.
London startup
fromBikeMag
5 months ago

Popular Idaho MTB Trails Closed as New Trails Are Proposed

Unauthorized trails within Kelly Canyon will finally see enforced closures this summer after years of unregulated use and erosion concerns for the Fish Creek watershed.
Bicycling
fromTravel + Leisure
8 months ago

Yellowstone's Annual Winter Road Closures Are Here - What to Know for Your Next Visit

Yellowstone National Park will close most of its roads to vehicles starting Nov. 1 for winter, allowing time for preparation for snowmobiles and snowcoaches.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
9 months ago

America's Top Fishing State Has Over 8,000 Miles of Shoreline

Fishing is a key recreational activity in America, with 40 million participants in 2022.
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