contents january 2015 volume 50 | number 1 | www.nrpa.org City officials in Kissimmee, Florida, invested heavily in parks and community assets during a recession to draw business and bring prosperity back to their town. COVER STORY 40 For Better or For Worse In communities undergoing economic booms and recessions alike, recreation facilities and parks are proving to be major attractions Jessica Culverhouse 2 Parks & Recreation | J A N UA R Y 2 0 1 5 | W W W. N R PA . O R G Read the digital edition of this issue online at http://ezine.parks andrecreation.org.