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Making a Splash!: The Latest Trends in Splash Play Design
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.
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Aiming for Versatility: Trends in Multipurpose Facilities
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.
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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.
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2019 State of the Managed Recreation Industry: A Look at What's Happening in Recreation, Sports and Fitness Facilities
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.
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Making Connections: Fitness Facilities Aim to Connect People With the Outdoors, and Each Other
The latest fitness facilities are focused on more than physical health, increasingly providing space for social interaction and even connection with the outdoors.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Aquatics for All: Outdoor Aquatic Parks Grow More Diverse
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.
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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.
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New Pool Rules: The Newest Natatorium Designs Offer Something for Everyone
Diverse aquatic programming and the diverse communities it serves have had a big impact on the way natatoriums are designed.
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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.
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News & Events
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- American Society of Civil Engineers, City Parks Alliance Emphasize Parks as Urban Infrastructure
- STMA Launches Fourth Annual 'Stars and Stripes' Contest
- NRPA, American Water Charitable Foundation to Award $1.5 Million for Play Areas
- Orthopaedic Surgeons Offer Swimming & Diving Safety Tips
- CPSC Finds Increase in Fatal Child Drownings
- International Swimming Pool & Spa Code Gains Momentum
- IAAPA Accepting Entries, Nominations for 2019 Awards
- USGA Shapes Golf Leaders With Internship Program
- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Invests $130,000-Plus in Trail Projects
- Players, NFL Legends, Clubs & Partners to Host Youth Football Camps
- New Course Applies Evidence-Based Coach Approach to Fight Against Diabetes
- Open Spaces Encourage Healthy Activity
- IAAPA Global Outlook Report Shows Strong Attendance
- ACSM Publishes Science Behind Updated Physical Activity Guidelines
- IHRSA UFIT Partnership Wins U.S.-Ireland Research Innovation Award
- Baltimore's Brooklyn Neighborhood Leads Effort to Create Equitable Play Opportunities
Recreation Management Magazine
The June 2019 issue features our Annual State of the Industry Report. More than 1,400 professionals responded to our extensive survey about their facilities, and we've gathered to results to report on everything from construction plans and operational costs to staffing and programming.
2019 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.
2019 State of the Industry
Find out the latest trends in managed recreation, sports and fitness facilities. We surveyed more than 1,4000 industry professionals and summarized their responses in this annual must-read report.