YMCAs: A Look at Trends in YMCAs

These nonprofit facilities tend to provide a huge range of programs for people of all ages. Here we take a look at the latest trends for these facilities.

Health, Fitness & Sports Clubs: A Look at Trends in Health, Fitness & Sports Clubs

Respondents from health clubs, fitness clubs, sports clubs and medical fitness facilities provide unique offerings focused on fitness and wellness. Here’s a look at the trends among these facilities.

Aiming for Versatility: Trends in Multipurpose Facilities

By Deborah L. Vence

In this feature, industry experts discuss the latest trends in multipurpose facility design, as well as the common elements that are essential in these facilities.

Schools & School Districts: A Look at Trends in Schools & School Districts

Schools and school districts provide a huge range of services, from simple youth sports programs to shared community facilities. This section takes a look at trends among school respondents.

Making a Splash!: The Latest Trends in Splash Play Design

By Dave Ramont

When the weather gets hot, people of all ages flock to the water, which is one of the reasons why splash play is so popular. With the tremendous growth in these amenities has come a wave of savvy new offerings.

Parks & Recreation: A Look at Trends in Parks & Recreation

The largest number of survey respondents come from parks and recreation organizations. In this section, we take a look at trends in their parks and facilities.

Aquatics for All: Outdoor Aquatic Parks Grow More Diverse

By Deborah L. Vence

In this feature, industry experts discuss the latest trends in outdoor aquatic park design, including some of the more popular amenities and the challenges of designing such facilities.

Colleges & Universities: A Look at Trends in Colleges & Universities

Colleges and universities continue to struggle with state-level budget cuts, but providing wellness, sports, fitness and recreation to students is still a way to stand out from other campuses.

Making Connections: Fitness Facilities Aim to Connect People With the Outdoors, and Each Other

By Chris Gelbach

The latest fitness facilities are focused on more than physical health, increasingly providing space for social interaction and even connection with the outdoors.

Aquatics: A Look at Trends in Aquatic Facilities

In this section, we cover the trends in aquatic facilities, including indoor and outdoor pools, splash play areas, waterparks and spas.

2019 State of the Managed Recreation Industry: A Look at What's Happening in Recreation, Sports and Fitness Facilities

By Emily Tipping

Nearly 1,600 professionals responded to our call for information about their facilities, budgets, construction plans, operations, programming, staffing and more. Here, we summarize their responses.

New Pool Rules: The Newest Natatorium Designs Offer Something for Everyone

By Rick Dandes

Diverse aquatic programming and the diverse communities it serves have had a big impact on the way natatoriums are designed.

Here is How the Wildcats Seized the Moment

From bringing football back to a permanent venue in their University to picking LED over a metal halide lighting solution, learn how the Wildcats are changing the college football game.