NATURAL & AFFORDABLE SAFETY SURFACE

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Trends in Parks & Recreation: A Look at Trends in Parks & Recreation

By Emily Tipping

Parks have been a respite amidst the pandemic, and many adapted effectively to continue reaching their constituents with passive and active recreation. In this section of the Industry Report, we'll consider how things are beginning to transition back to normal for parks and recreation professionals.

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

By Emily Tipping

What would school be without the playgrounds of our early years and the Homecoming parades and football games of our teens? In this section of the Industry Report, we examine the responses from professionals working for schools and school districts.

Smart Strategies for Outdoor Aquatics: Design Guidance for New & Updated Outdoor Aquatic Facilities

By Joe Bush

There are ways to plan outdoor facilities to fit your budget—making space for additions for when more money is available, programming to generate revenue and maximizing space in the design.

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

By Emily Tipping

Colleges and universities provide myriad opportunities for every student and staff member to get involved in recreation, as well as supporting athletics with facilities as diverse as competition pools, football arenas, fieldhouses and more. In this section of the Industry Report, we consider the latest trends for respondents at colleges and universities.

Trends in YMCAs, YWCAs, JCCs and Boys & Girls Clubs: A Look at Trends in YMCAs

By Emily Tipping

YMCAs fill a unique niche, providing a tremendous range of programming, from childcare to learn-to-swim and more. Here, we consider the responses to the Industry Report survey from professionals working for Ys, JCCs, Boys & Girls Clubs and similar facilities.

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Better, Stronger, Healthier: 2022 Trends in Collegiate Sports Facility Design

By Kelli Ra Anderson

From well-heeled locker rooms and practice facilities to stadiums and arenas that improve the gameday experience for everyone, designers are on top of the latest trends in sports facility design.

Parks for People & the Planet: Landscape Design Aligns Community Wants With Nature's Needs

By Dave Ramont

Landscape architects and park designers continue to find new and innovative ways to conserve land while increasing recreation programming in communities across the country.

Inclusivity & Equity: Hallmarks in the Design of New Recreation & Wellness Centers

By Rick Dandes

Community recreation centers provide myriad programming opportunities to local citizens of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, boosting physical, mental and social wellness.

Trends in Aquatic Facilities: A Look at Trends in Aquatic Facilities

By Emily Tipping

From natatoriums that host swim meets with space on the deck for spectators, to outdoor aquatic parks with pools, splash play slides and more, to the resort pool with its comfortable amenities, the range of aquatic facilities is broad. In this section of the Industry Report, we consider responses from professionals working for facilities that include aquatics.

Trends in Health, Fitness & Sports Clubs: A Look at Trends in Health, Fitness & Sports Clubs

By Emily Tipping

Health, fitness and sports clubs saw a heavy impact from COVID-19, with its facility closures. This year, responses to the Industry Report survey from health and fitness club professionals are optimistic about the future.