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About Eppley

Long Story, Short...

The Eppley Institute is Indiana University's unique outreach program for the park, recreation and public land management professions.

We provide expertise in several areas, including technical assistance and research, planning and design, and training and education for organizations around the world. ( READ MORE )

Services

Planning & Design

Eppley's park and recreation planning and design services balance the needs and desires of a community with practical and economic realities.
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Our Portfolio

Anchorage Open Space Plan

The Anchorage Recreation & Open Space Plan not only achieved consensus in the community, but paved the way for the first passage of a park bond in over five years.
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Blog
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  • Introducing the Eppley Institute's new website!

    The launching of a new website is no small undertaking, but after lots of hard work, excitement, dedication and commitment from our staff, I'd like to announce the launch of Eppley's new web site.

  • Social Media in Parks and Recreation

    As inescapable as television and radio may once have seemed, the social media of blogs, social networking sites, and Twitter are even more so. In fact, at the same time these media are changing the mass communication model from a one- to two-way street...

  • A few best practices of volunteer management

    Virtually every contemporary public park and recreation professional has faced the same classic challenge: the mandate to enhance (or simply sustain) their public services in the face of stagnant or declining financial resources.

Resources
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Publications

Documents published by the Eppley Institute such as master plans and reports. ( read more )

Tools

Practical information about management strategies in parks and recreation. ( read more )

Links

The Eppley Institute has compiled a list of links that may be of use to you. ( read more )

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