www.nrpa.org * APRIL 2011 * Vol. 46 * No. 4 magazine Cov e r S to ry F e at u r e 48 Fiscal Blues 58 Rethinking the The fiscal crisis in many cities brought on by the recession is forcing parks and recreation agencies to do more with less. Philip Hayward Playground Nature trails, inclusion, and adult exercise are some the concepts being incorporated in new playground equipment. Andrea Lynn F e at u r e 62 Women in the Parks and Recreation Field: Are the Times Changing? A recent survey shows that while some progress has been made, the playing field for women is still not quite level. Karla A. Henderson, Annette Moore, and Kathy Gore 2 Contents Parks & Recreation APRIL 2011 www.NRPA .ORG