Greensboro's Parks and Recreation began their "Teen Night at the Rec" program back in May. For two hours, young adults have the chance to network and play laser tag, basketball and skate.

Redwood City’s recent hiring of Tiarra Warner as its new director of the city’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department got me thinking.

Top of the list in the plan, among Phase 1 project priorities, are two new major facilities — a pickleball complex, with eight to 10 courts; and an aquatic facility — plus reinvesting in six ...