44 NEXT STOP: ANAHEIM! Where to eat, shop, and sightsee in Anaheim Amy Kapp 48 HARNESSING HISTORY Anaheim's park system is using the fruits of its past to propagate a healthy future. Amy Kapp 52 CONNECTING WITH ANAHEIM MAYOR TOM TAIT Amy Kapp 54 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE AND HIGHLIGHTS 56 WORKSHOP AND EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS 60 EXHIBIT HALL MAP 63 GUIDE TO EXHIBITORS 71 GOLD MEDAL FINALISTS 72 NATIONAL AND NETWORK COV E R S TO RY 38 The New Demographics Agencies hustle to AWARD RECIPIENTS meet the needs 73 NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT of their changing ethnic communities ON THE COVER: Oakland, California, Parks and Recreation Director Audree Jones-Taylor Photo by Victoria Yee NRPA'S MISSION : " To advance parks, recreation, and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people. " W W W . N R P A . O R G S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 2 Parks & Recreation 3