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.  

Intergenerational, Inclusive & Adventurous Play Lead the Most Recent Developments in Playgrounds
From inclusion and adventure play to theming and active play, we examine the biggest trends driving playground design today.

Outfit Your Gym for Flexibility

Whether they’re in schools or park district recreation centers, gymnasiums often must flex to meet the needs of a varied program lineup. Here are some ideas on the best ways to outfit your gym space.

From Thrill-Seekers to Chill-Seekers, Waterparks Aim to Please
Waterparks continue to expand their offerings, providing something to meet the needs of every likely visitor.

Splash Play Innovations Bring Water Fun to Everyone
Still growing its impact in communities across the country, splash play provides an inclusive and fun respite on hot summer days.

Effective Marketing Strategies to Increase Waterpark Visits
We talked to successful waterpark operators across the U.S. to uncover their savviest marketing ideas.

Sponsored by Water Odyssey

It’s hard to imagine any kid out there who wouldn’t want to play with the hose. Spraying, splashing, squirting, soaking—it’s irresistible! Add a hot day to the mix and the temptation to splash and spray becomes even greater. And who are we kidding; adults are tempted to get in on the fun—or at least the cooling off—as well. Which is why splash play areas continue to proliferate and pop up in a wide variety of locations.

Shelters & Shade Structures Meet Many Needs

In the heat of summer, nothing beats a little shade. Shelters and shade structures provide this, and many other benefits to the parks and sites that make use of them.

Grounds Maintenance & Management in Action

A well-trained grounds crew is essential to ensure you stay on top of the regular practices and plantings required to keep your grounds looking their best.

Sponsored by Icon Shelter Systems

In parks, on campuses, along streetscapes and in locations where sports and other gatherings take place, shelters and shade structures play major roles and serve many purposes. And while they fulfill a variety of needs, they can also make attractive and aesthetically pleasing additions to public locales, offering form as well as function and attracting users to these spaces.