Category: #ELGLKnope

#ELGLKnope: Tom Division

These are the four matchups in the #ELGLKnope competition in the Tom Division. (View all matchups here). Use this page to share voting links with your staff and community members to get them engaged and involved with the 2019 #ELGLKnope recognition program to showcase local government pride in parks and open spaces! Lakeside Park, City … Continued

#ELGLKnope: Leslie Division

These are the four matchups in the #ELGLKnope competition in the Leslie Division. (View all matchups here). Use this page to share voting links with your staff and community members to get them engaged and involved with the 2019 #ELGLKnope recognition program to showcase local government pride in parks and open spaces! Schenley Park, City … Continued

#ELGLKnope Round of 32

Thirty-two parks and open spaces have been selected for the #ELGLKnope bracket based on the month-long nomination process in February and fan favorite voting. Voting in the Round of 32 lasts from Monday, March 4 – Monday, March 11. One vote per person, please. This post contains all matchups. Leslie Division Schenley Park, City of … Continued

#ELGLKnope: Week Four Nominee Map

Is your favorite park or open space listed in the nominations (as of February 28, 2019)? Check out the map below! The 2019 #ELGLKnope bracket is released on March 1, 2019!

#ELGLKnope: Week Four Nominations

Last week of nominations! Here are the week four #ELGLKnope nominations for your review – do you see your favorite park on this list? The Round of 32 is released on Friday, March 1! Follow all the #ELGLKnope action! View Week One Nominees View Week Two Nominees View Week Three Nominees Week Four Nominees Arkansas … Continued

Experimenting with Play: Guerrilla Parks & Playspaces

This guest blog is by ELGL member Matt Horn, the Director of Municipal Services for the MRB Group. We’re bloggin’ all month about parks and open space management as part of the 2019 #ELGLKnope bracket challenge to find the best public places in America!   Change can be tough in local government.  Change that costs … Continued

Collaboration Is Key in Parks & Rec (and Beyond)

This guest blog is by ELGL member Katherine Stokke, the Operations Analysis manager with the Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District in Oregon. Children swing on the playground.  Couples walk their dogs on the nature trail.  Athletes kick soccer balls on a field or whack pickleballs across a court.  These are just a few of the sights … Continued

Upvote for #ELGLKnope

Member exclusive: If you’re an ELGL member, you have the chance to upvote for a nominated #ELGLKnope park or open space! Find your favorite on the list, give it a click, and give your favorite nominee one more chance to make it to the coveted #ELGLKnope bracket in March. Not yet an ELGL member? Join … Continued

#ELGLKnope: Week Three Nominee Map

Is your favorite park or open space listed in the nominations (as of February 24, 2019)? Check out the map below and make your nomination today!

#ELGLKnope: Week Three Nominations

The number of nominations continues to rise in week three of #ELGLKnope nominations! Here are the Week 3 nominees for your review – do you see your favorite park on this list? Take a minute and submit your nomination today to ensure that your favorite park or open space makes the Round of 32 for … Continued

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