City of Searcy - Parks and Recreation

Be on the lookout for this invasive plant species

A local nature organization has found a new invasive plant in Knox County. The Knox County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area took to social media today to warn of the plant called Lesser Celandine. They say this

Where Are Lower-Income Renters Supposed to Live?

While more Americans across all income levels and in all cities are choosing renting over buying, apartments are increasingly only being built for high-income renters.

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 …

Can your hairdresser save your life?

Your hairdresser could save you from more than just a bad hair day.

Test your knowledge of how county government works

How much do you know about your county government?

10 Things the United States Should Copy From Other Countries

The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.

Government lawyers don’t understand the Internet. That’s a problem.

Can you ever have too many parks?

The needs of the biking, skateboarding and tennis communities were presented Wednesday at the Durango Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting.

18 Parks and Recreation Quotes to Inspire your Online Marketing Strat…

From Leslie's temper tantrum to Li'l Sebastian and "Treat yo self" Parks and Recreation gave us 7 seasons of memorable, laugh out loud moments. And with the f…

Marketing Tips You Need to Know From Parks and Recreation

If you’ve ever watched Parks and Recreation, you know how diverse the characters are. Some are enthusiastic and passionate, while…

Using Terms Like 'Mother Nature' Can Get People to Be More Green

Chinese researchers find anthropomorphizing nature as a woman spurs pro-environment behavior.

Well-managed parks improve lives in cities

Nairobi needs a restored City Park because all great cities have great parks

7 Reasons to Save Our Parks Now

Our national parks, which welcome hundreds of millions of visitors every year, are in trouble. The National Park Service has a repair backlog of nearly $12 billion. If we want our parks to continue documenting our history, providing world-class recreation opportunities, and bolster local economies, the time to act is now. Here are seven reasons why.

Enhance life outlook at eight-week class

The 41st Surviving and Thriving eight-week class for men and women who have or want to assist people who have suffered unwelcome change, loss or turmoil and are seeking to enhance their outlook on …

'Outdoor learning: the key to happy, healthy and creative children'

As schools prepare for Outdoor Classroom Day tomorrow, academics have highlighted the benefits of taking lessons out of the classroom

Public advised to check conditions when planning a park visit

LINCOLN, Neb. – Warmer temperatures have arrived in parts of Nebraska, but those considering a trip to a state park or recreation area should call ahead before planning a visit. The arrival of warmer weather after record or near-record snow accumulation and ice buildup in parts of the state has increased the likelihood of lowland [...]

Adaptive Outdoor Recreation Inspires Independence

As the adaptive recreation program coordinator for Daring Adventures, Brenna Bean strives to make all outdoor trails, hills and parks accessible to people with disabilities. Prior to her T4 spinal cord injury, Bean was known to play almost every sport in the book.