Flexible Building Solutions: Nonconventional Structures Expand Your Possibilities

By Dave Ramont

Nonconventional structures are showing their effectiveness through the coronavirus pandemic, from flexible solutions easily adapted to healthcare, to buildings that let fresh air and sunshine in.

Trends in Schools & School Districts: A Look at Trends in Schools & School District

The recreation, sports and fitness programming and services offered by schools and school districts are wide-ranging, with some schools providing the only outlet for such activities in their communities. Here is an overview of trends in schools and school districts.

Feed the People: Concessions, Food Trucks & Farmers Markets

By Dave Ramont

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.

Look Out Below!: Understand Your Options on Playground Safety Surfacing

By Emily Tipping

Your budget, your ability to handle maintenance requirements and your aesthetic needs are all factors to consider when choosing the right surfacing for your playground.

Aquatic Pros Talk Safety: Facility Audits, Staff Training, Swim Lessons & More

By Dave Ramont

Whether it's a community pool, a waterpark or a resort amenity, each aquatic facility has its own unique needs when it comes to safety. Find out more about how to improve safety at your facility.

Go, Ninja Warriors, Go!: Adventure-Focused Fitness Trends Continue Their Ascent

By Chris Gelbach

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.

Finding Space for Parks: The Ins and Outs of Pocket Park Planning & Design

By Dave Ramont

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.

2020 Report on the State of the Managed Recreation Industry: A Look at What's Happening in Recreation, Sports & Fitness Facilities

By Emily Tipping

More than 1,300 professionals responded to our call for information about their facilities, budgets, construction plans, operations, programming, staffing and more. Plus, hundreds of readers responded to our COVID-19 Update Survey in early May to discuss the impact of the pandemic on their facilities. Here, we summarize the responses.

Aquatic Pros Talk Design: Plan Ahead for Operational Success

By Deborah Vence

In order to achieve operational success at your aquatic facility, you need to start with the design, factoring in your audience and market, as well as how to create aesthetic appeal.

Managing Aquatic Maintenance: Automation Helps Boost Efficiency & Safety

By Rick Dandes

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.

On a Roll: Creating Bike-Friendly Parks & Communities

By Dave Ramont

Creating a bike-friendly park or community begins with infrastructure, and continues with providing a place for bikers of all ages to have some fun and get their wheels rolling.

Trends in Colleges & Universities: A Look at Trends in Colleges & Universities

From the campus recreation center to the athletics department, there's a wide range of offerings in their realm of recreation, sports and fitness on college and university campuses. Here is an overview of trends in college and university recreation.

Five Questions to Ask About LED Sports Lighting

Is there a reliable LED sports lighting system that can address my facility's basic needs, reduce my cost of ownership, and still deliver major league lighting? It's the most common question from facility operators. The answer is now YES…