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Fitness for All: Campus Design Focuses on Connection, Inclusiveness
Campus recreation centers are still a centerpiece, providing a useful tool in recruiting new students and ensuring good quality of life for existing students.
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The Landscape View: Bringing the Many Benefits of Parks to the Forefront
The best parks are not just pieces of land set aside for sports and recreation, but rather, take the needs of the community into account and make careful use of landscape design to maximize their potential.
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Swimming Ahead: New Currents in Natatorium Design
Waterpark-like amenities have taken over outdoor swimming pools, but indoor pools also are adapting with the needs of modern swimmers, incorporating more fun and fitness.
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Everyone's Welcome: The Latest Trends in Sports Facility Design
At colleges and universities, and even some high schools, design for sports facilities caters to the needs of athletes. But lately, these designs are aiming to take everyone into account.
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The Changing Face of Recreation: Multigenerational, Multipurpose Facilities
YMCAs and community recreation centers have seen a lot of changes over the years, and most of them arc toward greater inclusiveness. Here's the latest trends in designing facilities for multiple demographics and functions.
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Creature Comforts: Select the Right Furnishings for Your Site
Whether your park setting is a peaceful wooded area or a bustling city square, there are furnishings that will meet your needs, providing comfort for visitors and the right aesthetic for your park.
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Get Moving, Get Playing!: Active Playgrounds for Kids on the Go
Screen time might be tempting a lot of kids to forgo activity, but that doesn't mean you should sit back and let it happen. Designing active playgrounds is one way to encourage kids and their families to put down the device and get moving.
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When Disaster Strikes: Preparation Is Key to Disaster Recovery for Parks
When hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and other disasters threaten, parks can be on the front line. Being prepared before disaster strikes is the key to success.
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Making Connections, Spurring Development: The Latest in Trail & Greenway Planning, Maintenance & Programming
Designing good multi-use trails takes careful planning and teamwork. Here, we take a closer look at how some greenways have gotten started, and how others are continuing to develop.
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Expanding Pools of Knowledge: Control Maintenance Costs Without Sacrificing Safety
Maintaining good water and air quality requires careful attention to all of your pool's systems and infrastructure. Following regular, recommended maintenance practices helps keep things in working order.
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Still Going Green: Sustainability Plans & Equipment Help Create Eco-Friendly Facilities
Parks and recreation facilities, as well as schools and college campuses have long been at the forefront of innovative and sustainable design. Find out how some facilities use small steps to go greener.
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Adventure Awaits!: Adding Climbing Walls, Challenge Courses, Zip Lines and Other Exciting Options
There are more options than ever, if you want to add more thrill to your recreational lineup. From climbing walls and challenge courses to zip lines and free-fall devices, you can provide the adventure your visitors are looking for.
News & Events
Recent Industry News
- Three Communities Awarded Funding for Green Stormwater Infrastructure Outreach, Education
- APSP Announces New Online Course
- Experts Gather to Discuss How Parks Impact Business, Quality of Life
- Trust for Public Land Earns Grant for Art Works Research
- Survey: Children's Access to Community Gardens Is Important
- Water Safety USA Encourages People to 'Become Water Competent'
- Grants Aim to Improve Recycling in Public Parks
- PetSafe Bark for Your Park Grants Available for Dog Parks
- IAAPA Looks for Award Nominations
- National Park Service Recognizes Volunteers
- TMP Architecture Project Earns Design Award
- APSP Influences ICC Swimming Pool Code Changes
- Local Communities to Prioritize Strong Start for Babies & Toddlers
- Outstanding Play Researcher, Practitioner Awards Announced
- $35.8 Billion Added to U.S. Economy in 2017 Due to National Parks
- NRPA Grants Support Cities Participating in 10-Minute Walk Campaign
- Park Service Partners to Create Passport to Your National Parks Junior Ranger Edition
- Attractions Leaders Meet With Policymakers
- Congress Gets Moving With ACE Congressional Fitness Challenge
- STMA Awards Environmental Facility Certification to 14 Facilities
Recreation Management Magazine
In the May 2018 issue, we turn the spotlight on facility design. Inside the issue, we take a closer look at the latest trends in natatoriums, landscapes, campus fitness, multipurpose facilities and more.
2018 Buyers Guide
Check out our latest guide to everything you need for your sports, recreation or fitness facility. From aquatic supplies to sporting equipment, from workout machines to park site amenities—and beyond—we've got the most trusted, simple-to-use reference to sports, recreation and fitness products and services in the industry.
Rec Report Newsletter
The Rec Report e-newsletter brings you the most up-to-date ideas and solutions for recreation, sports and fitness facility managers. Every month, we cover the latest and greatest innovations—from programming to facility planning, from research and trends to the newest products—to help you make your facility a success.
Webinar Educational Series
Recreation Management's Webinar Educational Series connects you with the brightest stars in the field of managed recreation, sports and fitness facilities to provide an in-depth look at some of the top issues and challenges in the field today. Join us to learn more about practical solutions to common problems, as well as new developments and innovations in the industry.
2017 State of the Industry
Find out the latest trends in managed recreation, sports and fitness facilities. We surveyed more than 2,000 industry professionals and summarized their responses in this annual must-read report.
