Take advantage of the updates in each TRAPS Publication, including information on new products/services, job opportunities, articles, program ideas, and calendar items of interest to our members across the state. The TRAPS Publications include a quarterly magazine, the Texas Talks eNewsletter, TRAPS eNews, the 75th Anniversary Book & DVD, and more. See below for more information.
Support the vendors and corporate members whose membership and advertising dollars help to support our publications. Pass along the “Bid List” section of the magazine and information and TRAPS Annual Membership Directory and Buyer’s Guide to the person in your organization responsible for purchasing products and supplies.
Texas Recreation & Park Society Magazine
The Texas Recreation & Park Society magazine is filled with informative articles relating to the field of parks, recreation, and leisure services. The magazine is published quarterly. In addition to the articles, the publication features special sections, including the annual report, TRAPS awards section and Institute Preview.
If you have an idea for a topic or would like to write an article, e-mail communications@traps.org.
Interested in advertising in the magazine? Contact Richard Ochsner, IPI Publishing, at (520) 546-0623 or richard@innovativepublishing.com
Texas Talks
The Texas Talks is e-mailed to members biweekly, featuring TRAPS updates as well as other information and resources of interest to professionals in the parks and recreation profession. Do you have something you would like to feature in an upcoming Texas Talks? E-mail traps@traps.org
TRAPS eNews
The TRAPS eNews is a weekly e-mail featuring recently published articles related to Texas parks and recreation.
Interested in advertising in TRAPS eNews? contact MultiView at (972) 402-7070.
TRAPS Website
The TRAPS website is updated frequently with the latest information, events and services available for members.
Interested in advertising on the website? contact MultiView at (972) 402-7070.
75th Anniversary Book & DVD
Complete with history and great photos from throughout the years, the Texas Recreation and Park Society’s 75th Anniversary book and DVD are ready for purchase.
Public Input Process for Parks and Recreation Planning
This text presents the methodology of four models of designing, collecting and interpreting input from residents and users of the community parks and recreation system. The four models discussed are citizen survey, public hearing, small group and charette. The decision of which public input method is most appropriate is best decided by the local community agency after they determine the goals for the public input process and their available resources.
An Introduction to Playground Maintenance
Today’s children spend a great deal of time playing indoors. Kids watch television, play video games, text and video chat from their rooms. For some children the only time spent in the outdoors is playing organized sports. There are many outdoor opportunities for children which are vital to growth, learning and development. For children to grow into creative and productive citizens, unstructured physical activity must occur; for which, playgrounds are an ideal setting. Designing and maintaining playgrounds for children to safely explore, play and develop is the top priority for playground providers. There is a risk of injury with any physical activity. The National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS) states that 80% of school injuries happen on playgrounds. A proactive approach to provision of safe playgrounds requires a multi-pronged approach that includes a good maintenance program.
TRAPS Job Postings
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TRAPS Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide
The Membership Directory & Buyers Guide features contact information for all TRAPS members as well as a helpful Buyer’s Guide.
Please contact Richard Ochsner at IPI Publishing regarding advertising rates at richard@innovativepublishing.com or (520) 546-0623.