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Feed the People: Concessions, Food Trucks & Farmers Markets
From basic concession operations to food truck festivals, parks, sports and recreation facilities have come up with plenty of ways to attract patrons with tasty treats.
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Be Prepared: Planning for Inclement Weather Events
In August 2019, six people were injured after a lightning strike during a PGA Tour Championship, emphasizing the importance of being well prepared for bad weather during sporting and other events. Here, we discuss how to ensure public safety by planning for bad weather, and what to do when it hits.
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Fitness for Life: An Expanding Audience, and Other Fitness Trends
To ensure you're attracting as many potential exercisers as possible to your facility, you need to stay on top of the latest fitness trends—and know which ones are likely to expire soon. Here we take a look at the latest trends in fitness programming.
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Playgrounds That Pop: Building a Better Playground
When you want to exceed expectations and create a playground with a huge "wow" factor, think outside the traditional post-and-platform structure, take heed of the words of experienced playground designers, and create a destination for play.
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United We Play: Creating Inclusive Play Spaces
Inclusive playgrounds have come a long, long way in the past couple of decades. Here, we take a look at how to provide inclusion on the playground and beyond.
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Get Smart: Locker Rooms in the New Decade
Locker rooms may not be the face of your facility, but they certainly make an impression. To make sure that's a good impression, add little luxuries, ensure security and keep it clean and well-maintained.
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Field Goals: Making Multi-Use, Multi-Sports Fields Work
If your sports field sees increasing demand and high traffic, you need to know the best strategies for keeping it in playing condition. Here, we talk to sports-field-savvy pros to learn the best practices for minimizing wear and tear.
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What's Under Foot?: Making Smart Sports & Fitness Flooring Choices
The programs you offer will largely determine the best type of surface for your sports or fitness facility. Find out more about the ins and outs of indoor sports and fitness surfaces to ensure you make the best choice.
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Finding Space for Parks: The Ins and Outs of Pocket Park Planning & Design
In a perfect world, every neighborhood would have a park, but due to lack of space and budgetary challenges, this is simply not feasible. Pocket parks can present a viable alternative.
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A Deep Dive Into Aquatic Facility Trends:
In our second annual Aquatic Trends Report, we examine the results of an extensive survey of hundreds of aquatic professionals to uncover the latest trends in their facilities, covering everything from equipment and programming to budgets and challenges.
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Managing Aquatic Maintenance: Automation Helps Boost Efficiency & Safety
Regular maintenance is crucial to keeping your aquatic facility running at peak efficiency. Learn more about the steps you should take to keep your aquatics in prime condition.
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Go, Ninja Warriors, Go!: Adventure-Focused Fitness Trends Continue Their Ascent
From ninja-inspired fitness to classic climbing and beyond, adventure is easy to find for those who want to test their limits. From climbing walls to skateparks, zip lines, ninja courses and beyond, there's plenty of ways to raise the bar.
News & Events
Recent Industry News
- NRPA's Park and Recreation Month Honors the People of Parks and Recreation
- NYS Fitness Alliance Releases Plan to Reopen Gyms, Fitness Centers
- New Data Underscores Need for Safe Places to Walk and Bike Close to Home
- APA Launches Equity in Planning Video Series
- Survey: 9 in 10 U.S. Adults Want Youth to Have Access to Summertime Programs
- Fitness Category Strong in the United States
- KaBOOM! Issues Guidance on Playground Reopening
- NATA Releases Recommendations for Prehospital Care of Spine-Injured Athletes in Football
- 2020 IHRSA Global Report Available
- STMA Board Formulates Strategy to Clarify Sports Field Terminology
- Aquatics Groups Form Coalition to Help Get More People in the Water
- IHRSA Launches Campaign for Relief & Stimulus From Congress
- Collaborations Provides Parks & Rec Pros With Resources to Address Youth Substance Misuse
- National Park Service Visitor Spending Generates Economic Impact of $41 Billion-Plus
- Association of Aquatic Professionals Goes Live With AqP
- First Mile of Trail Is Major Step in Indiana's Connection to Great American Rail-Trail
- NRPA Recognizes Excellence in Parks and Rec With Innovation and Spotlight Awards
- IAAPA Canceles IAAPA Expo Europe 2020
- National Park Service Awards $1.9 Million for Return of Native American Remains, Sacred Objects
- USGBC Develops Pilot Credit Addressing Green Cleaning
Recreation Management Magazine
The July 2020 issue includes our 13th Annual Salary Survey, where we offer up an overview of the salaries and careers of professionals in recreation, sports and fitness. We also feature aquatic programming and look at how nonconventional structures can help you operate more flexibly.
2020 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.
2020 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.