Resources for Special Use Park Facilities
As we collect information on special use facilities or new trends, we'll add resources to assist you in your research and planning for similar facilities. Please let us know of resources you need and can not find on our website.
Aquatics
Aquatics International: Publication devoted to commercial and public swimming pool industry. Articles, manufacturers, knowledge base and classifieds with the latest facility information: http://www.aquaticsintl.com/
Paddle Trails
How to Build A Paddle Trail in Your Community - Paddle Trail Resources from PRTM Tourism Extension Staff and the NC DENR Division of Parks & Recreation State Trails Program.
NC Coastal Plain Paddle Trails - Trail maps, safety tips and related resources
Skateboard Parks
List of skate parks by state and links to builders http://www.skateboardparks.com/
Skatepark database, search engine, free ramp plans, related links
http://www.skateboardpark.com/
Skaters for Public Skateparks: Information on advocacy, fundraising, design & maintenance. http://www.skatersforpublicskateparks.org/
Vendor Links:
Skatewave (Landscape Structures) http://www.skatewave.com/
Woodward Ramps & Rails (Playworld Systems) http://www.playworldsystems.com/ww/index.asp
Dog Parks / Off Leash Parks
Links and Resources
Dog Park Rules: list of general rules from K9calendars.com
http://www.k9calendars.com/dogparkrules.htm
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation (NC) Dog Park website: include application, newsletter. http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Parks/Dog+Parks/Home.htm
Town of Cary (NC) Dog Park. Includes link to rules, forms and required waiver. http://www.townofcary.org/depts/prdept/parks/dogpark.htm
Friends of Millbrook Dog Park (Raleigh, NC) website. Includes park rules (City of Raleigh Parks & Recreation), design recommendations, event listing: http://www.millbrook-dog-park.com/news/
California area humane society site: resources for “How to build a dog park in your Community” http://www.peninsulahumanesociety.org/resource/build.html
Design Guidelines (Austrailia) http://www.petnet.com.au/openspace/7.0.html
Search of a Dog Park by City or State: http://www.dogfocused.com/you-and-your-dog/dog-park.php
