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WEBThe goal of these case studies is to facilitate knowledge-sharing and help park leaders across the nation to learn from each other’s successes and setbacks and ultimately build green, vibrant, and equitable cities together.
Recreational Use Statutes in State Supreme Courts
WEBFor recreational injuries in public parks and recreation, what is the scope and applicability of limited immunity under a state recreational use statute (RUS)?
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WEBNRPA's recreation and parks magazine inspires professionals and advocates to elevate the value of parks and recreation as a public service.
Two Recent MA Decisions Address the Recreational Use Statute
WEBJun 1, 2016 · The Massachusetts Recreational Use Statute, Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 21, § 17C, was enacted in 1972 “to encourage landowners to permit broad, public, free use of land for recreational purposes by limiting their obligations to lawful visitors under common law.”. Ali v. Boston, 441 Mass. 233, 238 (2004).
Oregon lawmakers OK immunity protections aimed at keeping …
WEBMar 5, 2024 · Currently, Oregon law doesn’t specify if walking is considered recreation — like if someone is walking to get from one point to another, as opposed to walking as part of a hike.
Legalizing Marijuana for Medical, Recreational Use Largely …
WEBMar 26, 2024 · An overwhelming share of U.S. adults (88%) say marijuana should be legal for medical or recreational use. Nearly six-in-ten Americans (57%) say that marijuana should be legal for medical and recreational purposes, while roughly a third (32%) say that marijuana should be legal for medical use only.
Outdoor recreation contributes over $1 Trillion to the U.S. economy
WEBNov 17, 2023 · These new figures reveal that outdoor recreation generates $1.1 trillion in economic output (2.2% of GDP), 4.98 million jobs and comprises 3.2% of U.S. employees. This is the sixth consecutive year that BEA has released national and state level data on this critical sector.
Public parks and the pandemic: How park usage has been …
WEBMay 19, 2021 · We compare park usage during four discrete stages of spring 2020: (1) before the pandemic began, (2) during the beginning of the pandemic, (3) during the New Jersey governor’s state-wide park shutdown order, and (4) following the lifting of the shutdown. We find that park visitation increased by 63.4% with the onset of the pandemic.
How long can inmates legally be deprived of outdoor activity?
WEBFrom 1993 to 2016, CSP barred prisoners in solitary confinement from outdoor recreation. In 2016—after Lowe’s release—prison officials agreed to provide outdoor exercise to inmates in solitary confinement to settle a different lawsuit.
Making the Case for Parks and Recreation | Research | Parks ...
WEBParks and recreation is essential and adaptable infrastructure that makes our communities resilient in the face of natural disasters and climate change. Local park and recreation agencies collectively manage more than 11 million …
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