Summer is in full swing and the year-round planning that went into executing parks and recreation plans are now in action. Here are links to some blog posts that highlight innovation in the execution of the parks and recreation model. Maybe these messages will inspire you and provide a few ideas that you had not considered.

• “Bike Paths in Your Community” discusses innovations in bikeways that make cycling in your community easier.

• “Festival Tourism” looks some of the finer points of hosting an annual festival in your community.

• “Recreation Centers” covers the importance of providing recreation services in your community.

• “With Public Art the Possibilities are Endless” discusses some of the many different ways that your parks and recreation services can help beautify your city.

• “Sustainability and Sports” tells you all about how your parks and recreation program can help with your community greening and sustainability initiatives.

• “A Fireworks Dilemma” discusses the touchy subject of deciding whether or not to host an event that your public expects.

To learn about some of the other innovative ideas about managing parks and recreation services, check out the parks and recreation and innovation topic pages.