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Relief From The Heat
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Relief From The Heat

In Tucson, Ariz., a desert city where temperatures in the summer are consistently in the triple digits, shade is not a luxury but a necessity. The city’s parks and recreation department has consistently heard from the community that residents need and desire shade over everything, but especially over playgrounds.

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An Intentional Cover-up
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An Intentional Cover-up

The sun is out, the trees are brilliant shades of green, and the day is full of promise. Millions of people throughout the United States venture outdoors to engage in healthy activities and temporarily escape being confined indoors.

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Sporting Shade

Photos Courtesy of Tim Phillips, City of LewisvilleWhether spectators are watching their kids play games or participants are seeking cool comfort between games, most everyone appreciates shaded

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Unveiling Additional Revenue

Providing shade can do more than bring relief to park visitors on a steamy summer afternoon -- it can bring in revenue. If done correctly, permanent shade structures -- such as pavilions and gazebos

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