Without enough ice to go around and a desire to extend the swimming season indefinitely, Collingwood officials found a simple, fast solution to help expand opportunities for sports, fitness and fun.

Tom Lachocki began his career in product development with one of the top manufacturers and marketers for residential pool and spa chemicals.

Sports fields often must cater to a diverse range of sports and users—especially those serving park districts and local schools. Here, we talk to the experts about how to set your goals and design effective fields.

Adrian Benepe remembers being involved with parks at a very young age. "I was a park user, a very intensive park user, long before I was a park employee," he said.

Keeping swimmers safe is the most crucial task for aquatic facility managers. Luckily, there are plenty of tools at your disposal, from water safety training for patrons to lifeguard certification and training for a variety of types of aquatic facilities and more.

Since Jack LaLanne opened what's believed to be the first U.S. fitness club in 1936 in Oakland, Calif., the fitness industry has continued to evolve at warp speed, with workout videos and the next best exercise gadget turning up at every corner.