RESEARCH REVIEW: SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH

R E S E A R C H R E V I E W

Social Determinants of Health:

A pathway towards sustainable recreation-related health outcomes through Inter-Professional Collaboration

Researchers: Dr. Brandon T. Taylor, D.Mtg Department of Recreation Administration California State University, Fresno Dr. Heather Vilhauer, Ed.D Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism Department California State University East Bay

The power of physical and mental well-being in reducing health disparities has become a considerable worldwide target in community health (Koh et al., 2010). The changing needs of our communities require a new lens in which to investigate opportunities to address circumstances where people reside, work, and play influence wide-ranging health risks (Ferrer, 2018).

Introduction

As community needs analysis is at the heart of the development of parks, recreation, and leisure services programs and services, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) can provide a restorative process reframing the achievement of sustainable health initiatives (Koh, 2011) through InterProfessional Collaborative efforts via a developed network of interconnected service development. The Center for Disease Control (n.d.) defines SDOH as the “conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks.”

Theoretical Framework

A systematic review of literate shows that numerous interventions have been conducted internationally and within the United States with varying results. The SDOH paradigm emphasizes risk domains that must be addressed to reduce growing inequalities in health amongst racial/ ethnic and socioeconomic groups. The Office for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (n.d.) associated five SDOH domains: healthcare access and quality, education access and quality, social and community context, economic stability, and neighborhood and built environment. Davoli and Fine (2004) describe collaboration as human service delivery systems, such as parks, recreation, and leisure service, which rely on team building and development to realize improved outcomes for those the collaboration serves. Gray (1989) defined collaboration as “a process through which parties who see different aspects of a problem can explore their differences constructively and search for solutions that go beyond their limited vision of what is possible” (p. 235).

Solution

Research on collaboration has shown additional benefits, including enhanced networking opportunities and resource sharing, a higher probability of reaching community goals (el Ansari & Phillips, 2001). In implementing an SDOH framework, an increased focus should be placed on an integrated and multilevel approach to address social and economic factors, social support networks, physical and social environments, access to health services, and social and health policies (Koh et al., 2010). The Center for Disease Control (n.d.-b) recognizes various policy resources to assist the decision-making process in tackling SDOHs, including recreational service, land, and inclusive facilities.

Discussion

Eliminating health disparities will require heightened emphasis on translating and disseminating proven interventions in ways that will reach all people, irrespective of social class or racial and ethnic background (Koh et al., 2010). By identifying and addressing community concerns, the development of collaborative initiatives will enhance the lives of those living and playing in our communities while reducing equity gaps, providing social services, and supporting community health and livability initiatives.

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(619) 294-4477 www.ktua.com 3916 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103 SERVICE: We Provide Award Winning Landscape Architectural Planning and Design Services for Parks and Recreation Facilities.

KYA

(714) 659-6477 www.KYASurfacing.com 1800 East McFadden Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705 SERVICE: Industry specialist in surface solutions and sustainable plantscapes supported by project management, design, and maintenance services.

Landscape Structures, Inc.

(763) 972-5200 www.playlsi.com 601 7th Street S, Delano, MN 55328 SERVICE: Commercial playground designer and manufacturer.

LDA Partners, LLP

(209) 943-0405 www.ldapartners.com 222 Central Court, Stockton, CA 95204 SERVICE: Architectural services.

Lincoln Aquatics

(925) 687-9500 www.lincolnaquatics.com 2051 Commerce Avenue, Concord, CA 94520 SERVICE: Distributors of commercial swimming pool equipment, chemicals, and aquatic supplies since 1954.

LiveBarn

(415) 305-8200 livebarn.com/en/ 1010 Catherine Street, Quest Montreal, QC H3B 5L1 CANADA SERVICE: Youth & amateur sports broadcasting service.

Loco Canopies

(833) 722-6679 www.lococanopies.com 17 Hammond #411, Irvine, CA 92618 SERVICE: Custom canopies, feather flags, tear drop flags, custom umbrellas, table covers, event display solutions.

LPA, Inc.

(408) 780-7203 www.lpainc.com 60 South Market Street, Suite 150, San Jose, CA 95113 SERVICE: Sustainable design solutions in architecture, landscape architecture, and engineering for community centers, aquatics, and parks.

Mack5

(510) 595-3020 www.mack5.com 1900 Powell Street Suite 470, Emeryville, CA 94608 SERVICE: Project/Construction management and cost planning/estimating services for park & recreation capital projects.

Magnation Water Technologies

(510) 467-4000 magnationwater.com 660 4th Street, Oakland, CA 94607 SERVICE: Designers and manufacturers of physical water systems for conditioning, correcting & balancing water for optimum performance.

Melton Design Group, Inc.

(530) 899-1616 www.meltondg.com 820 Broadway Street, Chico, CA 95928 SERVICE: Landscape architecture, providing design services for parks, sports complexes, skateparks, & masterplans. We focus on providing personal service.

MIG, Inc.

(510) 845-7549 www.migcom.com 800 Hearst Ave., Berkeley, CA 94710 SERVICE: From playgrounds to park systems, MIG advances strategic, equitable and community-based planning and design.

Miracle Playground Sales/Miracle Recreation

(800) 264-7225 www.miracleplayground.com 9106 Pulsar Ct, Ste C, Corona, CA 92883-4632 SERVICE: Innovative playground equipment, playground safety surfacing; park shelters & gazebos; tables, benches & athletic equipment & splashpads.

Miracle Playsystems Inc.

(800) 879-7730 www.MiraclePlayGroup.com PO Box 263, Alamo, CA 94507 SERVICE: Play equipment design, distribution, and specialty contracting firm serving all of central and Northern California.

Most Dependable Fountains, Inc.

(800) 552-6331 www.mostdependable.com 5705 Commander Dr., Arlington, TN 38002-0587 SERVICE: Outdoor drinking fountains, pet fountains, showers, misters, play towers, hydrants, jug fillers, handwash stations, & grills.

MRC

(800) 922-0070 www.mrcrec.com 2130 Route 35 Bldg B, Suite 222, Sea Girt, NJ 08750 SERVICE: Leading supplier of playground, park, recreation, fitness and sport equipment; site amenities and surfacing.

Musco Sports Lighting

(949) 754-0503 www.musco.com 3002 Dow Avenue Suite 504, Tustin, CA 92780 SERVICE: Providing sports lighting solutions for your budget, for the environment.

My Bark Co., Inc.

(209) 786-4042 www.mybark.net P.O. Box 932, Linden, CA 95236 SERVICE: ReadyPlay, EWF from virgin forest wood, bark products, colored enhanced mulches, and soil amendments.

National Academy of Athletics

(707) 541-2365 www.NationalAcademyofAthletics.com 1260 North Dutton Suite 243B, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 SERVICE: Year round Sports Camps and Clinics offering 8 different sports for players, coaches, and parents.

Neptune Benson/Evoqua Water Technologies

(800) 832-8002 www.neptunebenson.com 334 Knight Street Suite 3100, Warwick, RI 02886 SERVICE: Neptune Benson provides water filtration and disinfection solutions serving the recreational market since 1956.

NGI Sports a Division of River City Athletics

(775) 544-6306 www.ngisports.com 2807 Walker Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421 SERVICE: NGI Sports’ tennis and track surfaces - guaranteed solutions. We specialize in innovations for sports construction.

Noll & Tam Architects

(510) 649-8295 www.nollandtam.com 729 Heinz Avenue Suite 7, Berkeley, CA 94710 SERVICE: Architectural design, programming, and planning for recreation/ community/senior centers and other civic buildings.

NUVIS

(714) 754-7311 www.nuvis.net 20250 SW Acacia Street Suite 260, Newport Beach, CA 92660 SERVICE: NUVIS landscape architecture - over 40 years of design solutions for people, environments, and experiences worldwide.

O’Dell Engineering

(209) 571-1765 x102 www.odellengineering.com 1165 Scenic Drive Suite B, Modesto, CA 95350 SERVICE: Multi-disciplinary firm providing landscape architecture, civil engineering, land surveying, and 3D laser scanning.

Opark, Inc.

(415) 994-6627 www.oparkinc.com 186 Mrning Sune, Mill Valley, CA 94941 SERVICE: Online view, registration, and payment of community activities and events.

Opti-Fit International Inc.

(916) 939-3690 www.opti-fit.com P.O. Box 6716, Folsom, CA 95763 SERVICE: Opti-Fit Inc. is your one stop total fitness solution. Planning, design, supply, and service.

Outdoor Creations, Inc.

(530) 365-6106 www.outdoorcreations.com 2270 Barney Road, Anderson, CA 96007 SERVICE: Precast concrete site furnishings, includes picnic tables, benches, BBQs, fire pits, planters, signs, and concrete products for outdoor use.

Pacific Park and Playground, Inc.

(714) 846-4885 www.PacParkPlay.com 3640 N Pankratz Way, Meridian, ID 83646-6866 SERVICE: Providing park and playground products and services to Southern California cities, counties, schools, churches, and others.

Paddock Pool Equipment Co.

(803) 324-1111 www.paddockindustries.com 555 Paddock Parkway, Rock Hill, SC 29730 SERVICE: Paddock is a leading manufacture of commercial swimming pool equipment; gutters, filters, bulkheads and deck equipment.

PBK-WLC Architects, Inc.

(909) 987-0909 www.WLC-architects.com 1110 Iron Point Rd, Folsom, CA 95630 SERVICE: WLC Architects provides sustainable architectural/planning services for recreational projects, including community/senior centers, gymnasiums, & theaters.

PDPlay

(760) 597-5990 www.PDPLAY.com 2235 Meyers Avenue, Escondindo, CA 92029-1005 SERVICE: California manufacturer of commercial play structures, site furnishings, and poured-in-placed rubberized surfacing.

Play & Park Structures

(800) 727-1907 www.playandpark.com 544 Chestnut St. Suite 310, Chattanooga, TN 37402 SERVICE: Play & Park delivers a boutique experience with every playground design, from start to finish.

PlayCore

(423) 425-3168 www.playcore.com 544 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402 SERVICE: PlayCore helps build stronger communities by advancing play and recreation through research, education, partnerships, and products.

Playcraft Systems LLC

(888) 571-7640 www.playcraftsystems.com 123 North Valley Dr., Grants Pass, OR 97526 SERVICE: Seller of playground equipment (commercial type).

Playgrounds by Design, Inc.

(925) 426-6705 3086 Boardwalk Street, Pleasanton, CA 94588 SERVICE: Park Structures, playground safety, surfacing material, concrete products, site furnishings, bleachers, recycled plastic picnic tables and benches. Murdock Super Secur restrooms and drinking fountains.

Playgrounds Unlimited

(408) 244-9848 www.playgroundsunlimited.net 980 Memorex Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95050 SERVICE: Construction services; site preparation; play equipment; water play; shade shelter installation; pour-in-place & synthetic turf safety surface.

Public Restroom Company

(888) 888-2060 www.publicrestroomcompany.com 2587 Business Parkway, Minden, NV 89423 SERVICE: Public Restroom Company is a design build specialist for odor free, vandal resistant, park restroom, and concession buildings.

R. E. Schultz Construction, Inc.

(714) 649-2627 www.reschultzconstruction.com 1767 N. Batavia Street, Orange, CA 92865 SERVICE: General engineering contractor/ playground eq. installation/park rehabs/ fitness eq. installation. Site work/concrete/shade shelter installations.

R.J. Thomas Mfg. Co./Pilot Rock

(800) 762-5002 www.pilotrock.com P.O. Box 946, Cherokee, IA 51012-0946 SERVICE: Manufacturing and direct sales of park grills, picnic tables, benches, campfire rings, trash receptacle holders, etc.

RecWest Outdoor Products, Inc.

(818) 735-3838 www.recwest.com 31316 Via Colinas #118, Westlake Village, CA 91362 SERVICE: Representing Landscape Structures Inc., DuMor Site Furnishings.

RHA Landscape Architects - Planners, Inc.

(951) 781-1930 www.rhala.com 6800 Indiana Avenue Suite 245, Riverside, CA 92506 SERVICE: Park & sports facility planning, LEED certified, water conservation design, community consensus building, park rehabilitation.

RJM Design Group, Inc.

(949) 493-2600 www.rjmdesigngroup.com 31591 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 SERVICE: Park and sports facility master planning and design; park and recreation master planning; landscape architecture; LEED Certified; community consensus building.

ROMTEC, Inc.

(541) 496-3541 www.romtec.com 18240 North Bank Road, Roseburg, OR 97470 SERVICE: Design, build, and install recreational structures ie: restroom buildings,concessions, kiosks, pavilions, storage buildings, gatehouses, cabins, sidewalk restrooms, etc.

Ross Recreation Equipment Company, Inc.

(707) 538-3800 www.rossrec.com 100 Brush Creek Road #206, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 SERVICE: 44 years of providing superior recreational & outdoor products and service with attention to quality, safety, and design.

Royston, Hanamoto, Alley & Abey

(415) 383-7900 www.rhaa.com 225 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941 SERVICE: Landscape architecture, site planning, master planning, urban design, and recreation planning services locally, nationally, and internationally.

RRM Design Group

(805) 543-1794 www.rrmdesign.com 3765 South Higuera Street Suite 102, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 SERVICE: RRM Design Group designs award-winning recreation areas by collaborating with people who use them.

RRM-CLM Services, LLC

(602) 569-2333 www.clm-services.com 11811 N Tatum Blvd. Ste 4095, Phoenix, AZ 85028 SERVICE: Provides professional park management, security, maintenance, ranger patrol & related services.

RWP Landscape Materials

(877) 476-9797 www.rwpmulch.com 1313 E Phillips Blvd., Pomona, CA 91766-5431 SERVICE: RWP FIBER FALL-Impact attenuating and ADA wheelchair accessible engineered wood fibers for playground safety surfacing.

S.R.Smith LLC

(503) 266-2231 x2278 thermalpoolcover.com 1017 SW Berg Parkway, Canby, OR 97013 SERVICE: Manufacturer of “EnergySaver” thermal swimming pool covers, storage reels, and automatic re-winders.

Safe 2 Play - Certified Matters

(925) 999-0117 www.PlaygroundSafetyInspections.net 1008 Veterans Court, Martinez, CA 94553 SERVICE: Certified playground safety inspections, safety surface impact testing on playgrounds, & sports fields.

SafePark

(800) 734-4882 www.SafePark.com 23151 Alcalde Drive Suite B4, Laguna Hills, CA 92653-1419 SERVICE: Playground audits, inspections, Impact Testing-Traix-2010, playground maintenance, repair, complete certified playground refurbishment, and upgrades.

Sator Sports, Inc.

(888) 887-2867 www.satorsoccer.com 1455 W. 139th St., Gardena, CA 90249 SERVICE: Retailer of top-quality Agora Goals & Equipment. Call for Volume Pricing and free catalog.

Schmidt Design Group, Inc.

(619) 236-1462 www.schmidtdesign.com 1310 Rosecrans Street Suite G, San Diego, CA 92106 SERVICE: Landscape architecture, park planning, and design that balances artistic expression with environmental sensitivity.

Schmitz Foam Product LLC - “ProPlay”

(517) 781-6620 www.proplayus.com 188 Treat Avenue, Coldwater, MI 49036 SERVICE: We supply safety and performance underlayments for synthetic turf - enhances safety, perforamnce and drainage.

Shaw Sports Turf

(706) 879-3643 www.shawsportsturf.com 185 S. Industrial Blvd., Calhoun, GA 30701 SERVICE: Industry leading synthetic turf sport fields with over 3,000 installations.

Smart Rain

(801) 295-3339 www.smartrain.net 1343 West 75 North, Centerville, UT 84014 SERVICE: Offers a complete state-of-theart smart irrigation package, combining our sophisticated commercial-grade controller with an extremely intuitive water management software application. Our average customer saves 30-40% on their water usage. Smart

SoCal Shade Sails

(619) 972-1100 www.shadesails.biz 10449 Roselle St., San Diego, CA 92121 SERVICE: Manufacture and install custom made, commercial grade shade sails, triangles, rectangles, side panels, steel.

SofSurfaces Inc.

(800) 263-2363 x230 www.sofsurfaces.com 4393 Discovery Line Petrolia, ON N0N 1R0 CANADA SERVICE: Rubber tile solutions for playground, fitness facility, and architectural applications.

Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation

(626) 448-0853 x16 www.scmaf.org P.O. Box 3605, 823 Lexington Gallantin Road, South El Monte, CA 91733 SERVICE: Professional training, education, and networking; insurance services; sport rules, training, and competition for youth and adults.

Spohn Ranch, Inc. Custom Skate Parks

(626) 330-5803 www.spohnranch.com 6824 S. Centinela Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90230 SERVICE: Skate park design, construction, operation, and insurance. The leader in responsible skatelite, concrete, and hybrid parks.

SSA Landscape Architects, Inc.

(831) 459-0455 www.ssala.com 303 Potrero Street 40-C, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 SERVICE: Award winning parks & recreation master planning, community workshops/consensus building, construction documentation/administration.

St. Nick’s Commercial Design & Decor

(562) 438-0017 www.st-nicks.com 527 E. 1st Street Suite 101, Long Beach, CA 90802 SERVICE: St. Nick’s does it all: we imagine, build and install large Christmas displays (other holidays too)

Stover Seed Co.

(213) 626-9668 www.stoverseed.com P.O. Box 1579, Sun Valley, CA 91353 SERVICE: Turfgrass and sportsfield seed mixtures, wildflower and native seed mixtures.

StructureCast

(661) 833-4490 www.structurecast.com 8261 McCutchen Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311 SERVICE: Precast, pre-engineered restroom, & concession buildings.

Summit Supply Corporation of Colorado

(970) 247-8858 www.summitsupplycolo.com 5092 County Road 302, Durango, CO 81302 SERVICE: 46 years of supplying park and playground products, sports equipment, site furnishings, sprinklers and hoses.

SVA Architects, Inc.

(949) 809-3380 www.sva-architects.com 6 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 1150, Santa Ana, CA 92707 SERVICE: SVA Architects is a full-service architectural firm committed to creating sustainable environments for our communities.

SyberTech Waste Reduction Ltd.

(888) 888-7975 www.swrl.com P.O. Box 3009, 33191 1st Avenue, Mission, B.C. V2V1G0 CANADA SERVICE: Our in-ground trash system, self-watering planters, and other products greatly save operational costs.

Synthetic Surfaces, Inc.

(908) 233-6803 www.nordot.com P. O. Box 241, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 SERVICE: NORDOT Adhesive for installing synthetic turf athletic fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, recreational and aquatic surfaces.

Techline Sports Lighting, LLC

(800) 500-3161 www.sportlighting.com 15303 Storm Drive, Austin, TX 78734 SERVICE: LED outdoor sports lighting systems.

TMT Enterprises, Inc.

(408) 432-9040 www.tmtenterprises.net 1996 Oakland Road, San Jose, CA 95131 SERVICE: Bulk Material Supplier - baseball surfaces, playground materials, top dress sand, topsoil, soil mixes, decomposed granite, organics.

TRK Playground Safety, L.L.C.

(559) 642-4939 www.trkplay.com 46853 Chukchansi Road, Coarsegold, CA 93614 SERVICE: Statewide; playground audits and inspections; attenuation surface impact testing; playground design; and safety education and awareness.

Trueline

(951) 817-0777 gotrueline.com 12397 Doherty Street, Riverside, CA 92503 SERVICE: Resurfacing of tennis courts, basketball courts, game courts, playgrounds, striping, installation of equipment, and refurbishment.

Turf Star, Inc.

(800) 585-8001 www.turfstar.com 2255 Meyers Avenue, Escondido, CA 92029 SERVICE: Commercial mowing equipment & irrigation.

USGreentech

(513) 371-5520 www.usgreentech.com 3607 Church Street, Cincinnati, OH 45244 SERVICE: USGreentech provides progressive infills for the synthetic turf market including their products Envirofill and Safeshell.

Verde Design, Inc.

(408) 985-7200 www.verdedesigninc.com 2455 the Alameda, Suite 200, Santa Clara, CA 95050 SERVICE: Multi-disciplinary office of landscape architects and civil engineers with a focus on community projects.

Vineyard Rock Products

(831) 637-6443 www.vineyardrockproducts.com 1781 Limekiln Road, Hollister, CA 95023 SERVICE: Decorative granite products.

Vorgee USA

(949) 683-8638 vorgeeusa.com 6 Journey Ste 160, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 SERVICE: Vorgee is a leading Australian swim brand. Vorgee USA distributes Vorgee products out of Orange County, CA

Vortex Aquatic Structures Intl.

(887) 586-7839 www.vortex-intl.com 11024 Bailey Road Unit C, Cornelius, NC 28031 SERVICE: We create water play experiences for children to develop, communities to flourish, and businesses to thrive.

Water Odyssey By Fountain People, Inc.

(512) 392-1155 www.waterodyssey.com P.O. Box 807, 4600 Hwy. 123, San Marcos, TX 78667-0807 SERVICE: Leading manufacturer of aquatic playground and fountain equipment.

Waterline Technologies

(714) 564-9100 www.waterlinetechnologies.com 620 Santiago Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 SERVICE: Sales and service for aquatic facilities - chemical delivery

West Coast Arborists, Inc.

(714) 991-1900 www.wcainc.com 2200 E. Via Burton Street, Anaheim, CA 92806 SERVICE: WCA provides public agencies, school districts, and colleges with urban forestry management and maintenance services.

West Coast Turf

(760) 340-7300 www.westcoastturf.com P.O. Box 4563, Palm Desert, CA 92261 SERVICE: Growers and installers of premium quality natural turfgrass sod.

Western State Builders

(760) 270-8639 www.westernstatebuilder.com 2141 Orange Avenue, Escondido, CA 92029 SERVICE: Playground Installation, shade structure installation, site furnishing installation.

Who Built Creative Builders Inc.

(707) 763-6210 www.whobuilt.biz P.O. Box 1568, Shafter, CA 93263 SERVICE: Installation of play equipment and athletic equipment.

WOOD RODGERS, INC.

(916) 341-7760 www.woodrodgers.com 3301 C Street Bldg. 100-B, Sacramento, CA 95816 SERVICE: Landscape architecture design consultants

Wyatt W. Underwood & Associates

(213) 279-2455 www.wyattunderwood.org/ 19360 Rinaldi Street – 150, Northridge, CA 91326 SERVICE: Playground design & build, playground equipment, shade, shelter, site amenities, and sports flooring since 1992.

Zasueta Contracting, Inc.

(619) 589-0609 www.zasuetacontracting.com P. O. Box 866, Spring Valley, CA 91976 SERVICE: Playground equipment installation.

ZGolf Food & Beverage Services, LLC dba Wedgwood Weddings

(951) 491-8110, Ex. 326 www.wedgewoodweddings.com 43385 Business Park Drive #210, Temecula, CA 92590 SERVICE: Professional full service food & beverage management and operations with a focus on weddings, special events, and golf course F&B operations.

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In Memoria

Saying Good-bye to Dr. Nina Roberts

The park and recreation profession lost a strong advocate on March 28, 2022. Dr. Nina Roberts was a professor at San Francisco State University and a champion in the movement to address the lack of Black, Indigenous and People of Color in the outdoors.

Nina was a dynamic educator and respected leader. Her research was highly regarded in the areas of race/ethnicity, culture and natural resources. She was also nationally known for her work pertaining to urban youth as well as women and girls outdoors including the connection to developing healthy lifestyles. Nina is acknowledged for her commitment to social justice, equity & inclusion with desire to break down barriers–especially relating to diversity, park access and recreation opportunities on public lands. Her work provided leaders and managers in outdoor recreation/adventure, natural resource education, and conservation with new ideas and resources needed to respond more effectively to changing demographics, as well as cultural shifts and trends across the U.S.

Here are some comments that were shared online about Nina:

Nina’s sister, Alyssa, posted this: “I am beyond sad to tell you all that Nina’s journey has come to an end. Our beloved Dr. Nina passed away last night, in her home surrounded by family and friends. And tons of love. She didn’t like to call it a fight - but she fought like hell to the end. My sister was all about parks and play. Today, I ask everyone to please take a moment to visit a park, enjoy the outdoors, feel the sunshine, blow some bubbles....and think of Nina.”

Erik Rosegard, Chair, Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism at San Francisco State University wrote: “We lost Dr. Nina Roberts to cancer tonight. And while her physical body is no longer with us, her gritty East Coast spirit will be in each of our offices first thing tomorrow Taiko drumming and advocating for equity in our parks, so let’s not disappoint, and continue her legacy!”

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with Trust for Public Land & Green Together Collaborative City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation & Parks

CA 1891 . NV 396 DBE . SBE Jerry Hughes Passed Away in January

Jerry passed away peacefully at home January 12, 2022. He was born in Detroit, MI, on January 29, 1931 and was the oldest of four children.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Ellen, and their children, Mike Hughes (Mindy), Karen Hughes, Kathy Batham (Jim), and Abbie Kurth (Carl), 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

In 1950 Jerry graduated from Berkeley High and went on to serve in the Coast Guard from 1950-

1953. After the Coast Guard, he graduated from San Jose State and had a 35year career in Parks and Recreation. He worked in San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Cruz and finally Chico where he was General Manager of CARD from 1972-1991.

The highlights of his career included receiving funding for the Octagon Building restoration in Santa Cruz, overseeing the CARD Center build, negotiating for the land that became Community Park, and receiving the Paul Harris Fellow Award from Chico Rotary. He loved the outdoors - hiking, fishing, camping.

In retirement, he and Mary Ellen traveled across the US three times, visiting lighthouses, landmarks, and friends and family along the way and he found great joy in sharing his love for the San Francisco Giants with four generations.

Published by Chico Enterprise-Record on Feb. 6, 2022.

Recognition

Theresa Johnson Appointed Director of Community Services – Parks and Recreation in Kerman

The City of Kerman is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Theresa Johnson as the City’s new Director of Community Services – Parks and Recreation.

Ms. Johnson began her new position on April 11, 2022 after serving nearly four months as Interim Director during a statewide recruitment.

Ms. Johnson will lead the Community Services Department which oversees City parks, recreation programs, facilities, the Kerman Senior Center and manages the City’s Parks and Recreation Commission.

Mayor Gary Yep said, “I am glad we could retain such a valuable employee and promote from within, Theresa will be a familiar face to provide continuity with the excellent programs and services we offer our residents in Kerman.”

Ms. Johnson earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Recreation Administration from Fresno State and brings over 20 years of experience delivering award winning programs and services to youth, adults and seniors.

Ms. Johnson is an active member of the California Park & Recreation Society and National Recreation and Park Association; as a member of the community she served on the Measure M committee in 2016 and again in 2018.

According to City Manager John Jansons, “Ms. Johnson is dedicated to public service, with a customer service focus, and will offer fresh ideas to advance and improve the services the City provides our residents and guests.”

When introduced this week, Ms. Johnson said, “I am very honored to have been selected to serve the City of Kerman and the community I call home. Parks Make Life Better! And, I am looking forward to working on the exciting projects we have underway and those coming soon.”

Stephanie Souza Joins the CPRS HQ Staff

Stephanie joins CPRS as admin support after recently graduating from CSU Sacramento with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources. While attending the university, Stephanie was a member of the Women in Business club and participated in many Pride Center events and conferences aimed at cultivating LGBTQ+ community and inclusion. Before moving to Sacramento for school, Stephanie was born and raised in a small country town in the Central Valley near Modesto and was a member of 4-H and FFA. As a child these two organizations taught her the importance of community service, leadership, and compassion for others which are still part of her core values in her adult life. Stephanie has past administrative experience

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and LinkedIn by using the hashtag. My goal is to have at least 76 posted by the end of my presidential term in April 2023. Yes, that means some weeks I will be doubling-up on my posts to share great talking points for our membership.

Another goal of mine this year as your president is to actually be physically present in all 15 districts. I am working with all 15 district presidents to finalize the dates where I would like to either run, walk or hike an informal 5K with parks and recreation professionals in that district. Most of these 5K’s will be hosted on weekends and serve two objectives: first, as a networking opportunity for local professionals; second, advocating for parks and recreation services.

As mentioned, the 5K’s will be informal, meaning for fun and not part of an organized running event. We will most likely meet at a trailhead or similar location and start from there. The goal is not to race, but to try and stay as best in a pack as possible for the 3.1 miles. CPRS staff have also given me pins for each of the 15 districts, so if you participate in one of #Franks15FiveKs you’ll get a pin from that district.

Let’s create great things this year as we reopen our services to our communities!

Continued from page 49 working in healthcare and was a high school tennis coach for two years. During her personal time, she enjoys weightlifting, hiking around the West Coast, and spending time with her cat Kiwi. Stephanie is passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion and is excited to work at CPRS as it aligns with these values.

Changing of the Guard in Lathrop

During the City of Lathrop’s April City Council Meeting, Zachary Jones officially announced his retirement effective at the end of the month. Jones cited the achievement of a number of personal milestones in his career, such as working the past 33 years in the Parks and Recreation field, with the last eight years serving as the Director of Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Services. A recognized leader within the Parks and Recreation industry who served many years as the CPRS Conference Expo Chair, various roles for both District 2 and District 5 and on the initial hall-of-honor committee, Jones has had an impact on many.

Jones leaves the City’s department in excellent shape for the future. Upon his hire, Jones was the City’s first director hired solely for the purpose of building a full-service Parks and Recreation Department. The department’s brand statement of WE C.A.R.E is a illustration of Jones’ dedication of Creating Active Recreation Experiences for the citizens of Lathrop. His leadership of the department brought in professional staff, built exceptional programs and amazing Special Events. Jones worked diligently to strengthen the sense of identity in Lathrop by protecting its natural resources, fostering social cohesiveness, promoting health and wellness, supporting community livability and most importantly, creating a sense of community!

With his positive attitude and exuberant energy, Jones always looked at challenges with a “can-do” attitude, highlighting the important role public servants play.

The City of Lathrop, thanks Zach for his contributions in making the City of Lathrop not only a great place to Live and Work; but most importantly PLAY!

The City of Lathrop also announced that Todd Sebastian will serve as the City’s New Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Services Director. Sebastian previously worked as the Deputy Director before his promotion. With over 25 years of experience in local government, Sebastian will be leading the charge during a time when the City of Lathrop is experiencing significant growth. “I’m honored that the City Council and Manager trust me to move into this pivotal role. I am also grateful to continue to build upon the quality of programs, services, and special events that Zach brought to the City of Lathrop. I have been fortunate to know Zach for more than 25 years and while he was an amazing boss, he is an even better friend. Its bittersweet that our working collaborations will be coming to an end with his retirement!” noted Sebastian. Sebastian indicated his initial emphasis will be on building community by offering a safe park environment, multi-cultural community events, and a variety of recreational interest, not to mention legacy projects such as a design of a new full-service Community Center and sports complex.