stoRies fRom the RoaD continued from page 55 5 Monday through Friday? Have you calculated the fi nancial return your sports fi elds bring to the community? Are you already pumping up excitement for next year's Special Olympics? And, what about the lesser known aspects of your agency's work? If our visits to your agencies left NRPA staff impressed and singing praise for the work you're doing (as if we weren't already), just think of who else should pay a site visit to your agency from your community. Interested in learning more about the work these agencies are doing? Are you doing something amazing in your community? Let us know, and check NRPA's blog for posts addressing this article and others in the November issue. (www.nrpa.org/blog) -Jimmy O'Connor ShutterStock There you have it. Far from an exhaustive catalogue of the visits that have impressed us, but an attempt to share the great things we saw when visiting park and recreation agencies throughout the country. Maybe your agency has been doing these things for years-maybe none these are extraordinary to you. However, I guarantee the majority of your residents aren't aware of the incredible impact your parks and programs have in your community. Are you showing people what you're doing? What about the story of the child who survived a fall into the hotel pool only because she learned to swim at your recreation center. Could her mom have afforded private swim lessons? The trail that never seems to have anyone on it when your mayor drives past on his way home each evening. Does he know about the dozens of seniors who use it from 9 to Water Play, Yo ur Wa y You'll be amazed at our versatility. ARC stands apart from the rest by offering both stainless steel and fiberglass construction. High- and low-flow structures * Custom themes * Interchangeable designs Eco-friendly systems * Complete project support Aquatic Recreation Company 6500 Carlson Drive | Eden Prairie, MN 55346 877-632-0503 | www.arc4waterplay.com 58 Parks & Recreation N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 1 w w w . N R P A . O R G