www.nrpa.org * APRIL 2010 * Vol. 45 * No. 4 magazine cov e r s to ry 34 Something Old, Something New Park and recreation agencies recycle property into parks. Rachel Roberts b e s t p r acti c e s Columns 5 Perspectives Our Victory in Washington 38 C ertifiably Lois G. Finkelman Measuring success in parks and recreation Phil Hayward Professional Harvey Chipkin 7 editor's letter Anticipating the Future 23 Advocacy update A Clear Voice Delivering NRPA's Message pl ayg r o u n d s 27 Law review Exploring the natural playground trend James C. Kozlowski, J.D., Ph.D. 46 It's Only Natural Beach Park Refuses " Alarming " Pamphlet Display Boris Weintraub Contents Cover photo of Mike morris by Drake Sorey 2 Parks & Recreation APRIL 2010 w w w . NR P A . ORG