contents october 2017 volume 52 | number 10 | www.parksandrecreation.org FEATURES 30 Climate Change Is Changing the Face of Outdoor Recreation Extreme drought, persistent and dangerous heat, and severe storms with flooding are affecting much of the country with more frequency and greater severity, and impacting the way we plan, design and manage parks, public lands and recreation facilities. Rich Dolesh 40 Social Equity Plays Key Role in New Braunfels' New Recreation Center Its decades-long emphasis on quality-of-life issues has earned New Braunfels status as a leader in local park and recreation opportunities. In just a few decades, the city has evolved into a booming and diverse community of residents with a variety of needs. And, it is focused on meeting the demands of that growing and diverse population. Stacey Laird Dicke and Stephen Springs 36 A Monumental Decision There are approximately 1,500 Confederate monuments across the country. How should we go about having discussions about whether or not to remove them, as well as potentially accepting them in other public areas? Paul Gilbert 4 Parks & Recreation | O C T O B E R 2 0 1 7 | W W W. PA R K S A N D R E C R E AT I O N . O R G