Developing Waterfront Recreation Destinations

Communities that have a waterfront, whether it’s a natural lake, river or oceanfront, or it’s a manmade feature like an old quarry, have the opportunity to create a recreation destination like no other. From riverwalks and whitewater parks to inflatable obstacle courses, marinas and docks, and beyond, the options are varied enough to make each park unique.

Site Furnishings Help Meet Many Needs

Furnishing a park isn’t simply a matter of picking out some benches and receptacles and plunking them down. Careful consideration of the park’s typical users and uses can help inform your choice for picnic areas, seating, entry points and more. 

Aquatic Safety Efforts Pay Off

From properly handling dangerous pool chemicals to keeping an eye out for swimmers in danger, maintaining a safe aquatic facility is an intricate task. Here we talk to aquatic safety professionals about how to ensure your staff and visitors stay safe. 

The Top Trends in Fitness for 2025

While wearables and other technology have been dominating the top fitness trends lately, there are other trends that facility owners should be aware of to ensure they’re meeting the needs of their members. Here, we take a look at some of the newest trends in programming and equipment, with advice on how to attract and retain members.

Building & Maintaining Playgrounds With Safety in Mind
Playground safety has come a long way, providing a heightened sense of perceived risk for kids without ever putting them in any real danger. From safer surfacing to well-designed playgrounds to regular safety inspections, there are ways to protect kids while encouraging them to stretch their boundaries.  

Dog Park Ideas, Basic & Beyond
Dog parks have been one of the most popular additions for parks for the past decade. But one dog park is not necessarily the same as another. Here, we examine the considerations that go into building and outfitting exceptional dog parks. 

Pool & Deck Equipment for Recreation, Competition & More
The ability to add programs to swimming pools can be vastly enhanced by adding a variety of equipment to the deck or water. From enhancing accessibility and recreational value to enabling competitive events, instructional programming and more, attention to the pool deck and equipment can make your pool more successful.

Scoreboards, Sound Systems & Sports Lighting Boost Engagement All Around
The gameday experience gets an uplift with upgraded scoreboards and videoboards, as well as lighting and sound.