Design Trends in College Sports Facilities
Sports facilities are often designed to meet the needs not only of this diverse audience of athletes, but also spectators with their professional-sports-driven expectations. Here we talk to some design experts about successful college sports facility design.

Landscape Design Centers Sustainability, Flexibility & Inclusion
From resilience and sustainability to community cohesion and beyond, we take a look at some of the latest ways landscape architects are approaching park design.

The Growing Appeal of Climbing Walls, Ninja Courses & Challenge Courses
From traditional climbing and bouldering walls to ninja courses, challenge courses and beyond, there’s a world of adventure out there for those who want to bring it to their facilities. This feature will explore the different kinds of offerings available to those who are building brand-new facilities to those who just want to make use of idle space.

Cooling & Hydration Strategies for Hot Days
On the hottest days of summer, it can be challenging for park-goers and other participants in outdoor sports and recreation to cool off, especially in areas challenged by heat islands, heat waves and rising temps. Here, we’ll look at some smart strategies for helping them keep cool and hydrated.

Exploring Waterfront Destination Development 

Communities that have natural or manmade waterfront spaces can transform those areas into recreation destinations. From whitewater parks to inflaCRStable waterparks to simple riverwalks and beyond, there are many ways to transform your waterfront area. 

The Ins and Outs of Aquatic Facility Maintenance

Maintaining good water quality and the infrastructure that supports it might not be the most exciting job in the world, but it’s certainly essential to protecting the health and safety of your swimmers, as well as your investment in your facility. Here we take a look at some best practices in maintaining and caring for swimming pools and other aquatic facilities.

Advice on Disaster Planning & Recovery
When disaster strikes, you need to be prepared. From flooding and earthquakes to blizzards, hurricanes and more, having a plan in place is crucial. Recovery is equally important. 

Best Practices in Aquatic Safety
Protecting your pool visitors and your facility is a complex job that requires a state of constant vigilance. Lifeguards and other pool professionals are the front line, helping to prevent drowning and maintaining proper water balance. 

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There are many features, amenities and programming options that attract visitors to parks and other public gathering spaces, from playgrounds, picnic areas, splashpads and bike trails to concerts and softball games. And while restrooms aren’t the most talked-about amenity, they’re certainly one of the most important when it comes to visitor satisfaction and length-of-stay times, and these offerings can’t be overlooked by overseers of these spaces.

People-Moving Programming & Amenities 
When you want to boost your community’s activity levels, there are a lot of tools at your disposal. From engaging playgrounds that inspire kids to stretch their physical limits to outdoor gyms, fitness trails, and more, here’s a rundown of some of the ways park, recreation and fitness leaders are encouraging healthy levels of physical activity.