contents march departments 14 We Are Parks and Recreation Go Green With Us 14 The Virtual Center for Active Adults 15 From Lifeguard to First Responder 16 Member Benefit: NRPA Is Here to Help With Your Summer Hiring 17 18 Research Parks and Recreation Is an Engine of Economic Activity Kevin Roth 19 Park Pulse Parks and Recreation Provides Youth Sports Opportunities for All 50 Operations Revitalizing Iron Horse Park Matthew Ostermeyer, Ph.D. 51 Products 51 Park Essentials 55 Advertiser Index 56 Park Bench Accessible Water Sports for Older Adults Jan Wirtz columns 10 Perspectives Innovation Within Us Kristine Stratton 12 Editor's Letter Parks Help Create Lasting Memories Vitisia Paynich 20 Advocacy Make the Most of Your Summer Programming Kyle Simpson 22 Health and Wellness Inclusive Aquatics Environments Start With You Shannon L. Harris, CPRE, CPO 24 Equity Three Helpful Tips for Equitable Summer Programming Danielle Spence 26 Conservation Connection to the Diné Bikéyah Jared Mummert and Louise Tsinjinnie 28 Law Review 'Black Lives Matter' Murals Stir Constitutional Controversy James C. Kozlowski, J.D., Ph.D. Page 24 Cover image: Joe Sohm, Dreamstime.com Parks & Recreation is printed using soy ink on at least 10 percent post-consumer recycled paper and is mailed in a wrap - only when required - that is plant based and certified compostable. If you are interested in helping us go even greener, email us at prmagazine@nrpa.org and ask to opt out of receiving the print magazine. Parks & Recreation is always available to read in an ezine format at ezine.nrpa.org. 8 Parks & Recreation | MARCH 2 0 2 3 | PARK S ANDRECRE AT ION . OR G While equality means each person is given the same resources or opportunities, equity means each person is given the resources and opportunities they need to reach an equal outcome. PHOTO COURTESY OF LILY MEDINAhttp://www.Dreamstime.com http://ezine.nrpa.org