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Party On!: Festivals & Events Are Back in Business
Whether they're celebrating a holiday, spotlighting local cuisine and culture, or highlighting some other theme, local festivals and events are a great way to get the community out for some fun.
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Essential Amenities: From Aesthetics to Safety, Park Restrooms Adapt
The newest park restroom structures feature a wide array of options when it comes to aesthetics, amenities and more. Learn more about how to add these essential amenities to your site.
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Stand Guard: Dealing With Lifeguard Shortages, and Other Concerns in Waterpark
The Great Resignation combined with the pandemic's impact on recertification have led to shortages in the workers most crucial to waterpark safety. Learn more about how some parks are adapting.
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A Growing Wave: Waterparks of All Kinds Adapt to the New Normal
Though the pandemic had a heavy impact on the waterpark industry, things are getting back to normal, with many opening new rides and upgrading existing offerings.
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A Shady Place: Shade Structures & Shelters for Parks & Other Recreational Spaces
Shelters and shade structures serve many functions, whether providing a place for visitors to get out of the weather or a centerpiece that draws the eye like a bandshell or elaborate gazebo. In this story, we talked to shelter and shade experts about how to make the most of these important amenities.
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Solid Grounds: Savvy Strategies for Managing Diverse Spaces
From school campuses to elaborate horticultural parks and beyond, grounds managers continue to find ways to maintain and improve the landscape while limiting their environmental footprint.
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Off the Ground: Building Successful Skateparks & Bike Parks
Skateparks and bike parks provide a crucial outlet for a hard-to-reach demographic. Working with your community, you can create a local or even regional destination.
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The Kids Are Alright: Summer Camps Continue to Evolve With the Times
Summer camps were devastated by the closures of the coronavirus pandemic, but they are adapting their offerings for new trends, by becoming more inclusive, partnering with schools, improving safety and more.
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Upgrade Your Gameday Experience: Lighting, Sound & Scoreboard Improvements to Engage Players & Fans
Updating your lighting and improving your sound are just a couple of ways to level up your gameday experience for everyone.
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Play Along: Playground Trends, From Towers & Ropes to Nature, Inclusion & More
From adventure-inspiring designs to play equipment that gets kids moving, themed playgrounds and beyond, we're looking at new trends on the playground.
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Pool Pizzazz: Add These Accessories to Improve Programming Safety, Efficiency & Accessibility
There are many add-ons that can help maximize an aquatic facility's success, from expanding programming to boosting inclusion and more. Here's a look at how common accessories for the pool and deck can expand your possibilities.
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Fitness al Fresco: Ideas for Adding—or Expanding—Outdoor Exercise Opportunities
Well-designed outdoor fitness areas make exercise accessible to all members of the community. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand your outdoor gym, we’ve got expert advice to help.
News & Events
Recent Industry News
- CPSC Awards MOre than $1.1 Million in Pool Safely Grants
- National Gold Medal Award 2023 Applications Now Open
- ACE, WIFA Further Partnership to Support Women in Fitness
- IHRSA Releases 2022 Health Club Consumer Report
- New Government Data Shows Outdoor Recreation Is a $862 Billion Industry
- PHTA Welcomes Public Comments on Revisions to PHTA/ICC-2 Standard for Public Pool and Spa Operations and Maintenance
- Landscape Architects Aim for Zero Emissions by 2040
- Voters Approve $8.7 Billion for Parks, Climate and Conservation
- IAAPA Announces 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees
- Confluence of States Leaders Gather, Elect New Leadership
- IAAPA Announces 2022 Service Award Winners
- Keep America Beautiful Features Rural Recycling Efforts
- IAAPA Announces 2022 Brass Ring Award Finalists
- Ten New Mini-Pitches Honoring Black Players for Change to be Created by End of 2023
- Shoreline Restoration Projects Supported by National Park Foundation
- Pool and Hot Tub Alliance Announces Technical Reorganization
- USA Swimming Recognizes 2022-2023 Club Excellence Recipients
- Richmond Rising Partnership Receives $35 Million Grant
- New Partnership to Advance Equitable Access to Youth Sports
- MAHC Tracks Offered at the AOAP 2023 Conference
Recreation Management Magazine
The November 2022 issue of Recreation Management examines the latest trends on the playground, from towers and rope play to inclusion, themes and more. We also take a closer look at how to accessorize a pool for operational success, along with how to plan a successful skatepark or bike park. Other stories in the issue cover how summer camps continue to evolve, as well as swimming safety and outdoor programming ideas.
2022 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.
2022 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.