Sports Lighting, Scoreboards & Sound Make Gameday Come Alive
Lighting and sound systems help set a stage for competitive sports, while scoreboards provide important game information along with entertainment and more. Here, we examine the ways you can use lighting, scoreboards, and sound to enhance your gameday

Accessorize to Extend & Enhance Pool Programming

How do you turn a body of water into a destination for fun, fitness, sports and more? Just add recreational, fitness and competitive pool and deck equipment! 

Technology Solutions to Help Streamline Operations

From AI receptionists to complete recreation management systems and beyond, technology is always finding new ways to help recreation, sports and fitness organizations improve their operations. 

Creative Ideas for Paths & Trails

Trails can be so much more than a simple route from Point A to Point B. From sensory trails and trails that provide environmental education to regional trail networks that help connect communities, there are many ways to get creative with trail development.

Adding & Maintaining Park Restrooms

Restrooms at parks and other outdoor sites are an essential amenity, helping encourage longer and repeat visits and improving guest comfort when they’re carefully selected for safety, aesthetics, inclusion and more.

Maintain Good Air & Water Quality for Healthy Swimming 
Air and water quality in aquatic facilities can be tricky to manage, with proper water balance and well-maintained equipment crucial to swimmer and staff health and safety. In this feature story, we’ll examine some of the essential tools and strategies for ensuring your water is balanced and safe, and your natatorium’s air is free from damaging chloramines.

Outdoor Fitness Equipment & Programming for Everyone
Outdoor fitness areas offer myriad benefits to their communities, from free an easily accessible exercise opportunities to the chance to connect and socialize with other community members and more. Here we take a look at the latest in outdoor fitness, from equipment innovations to how to create a space that’s inviting for all comers. 

Sponsored by ActionFit

The potential physical and mental benefits of spending time outdoors have been well documented, including reduced stress and anxiety, improved mood, enhanced cognitive function, improved sleep, boosted creativity, reduced inflammation, and increased vitamin D levels. Some studies even suggest that time spent in nature can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. 

Smart Staffing Strategies

We are all aware of the disruptions that many in the recreation industry experienced during and after the 2020 pandemic. And while it’s mostly gotten back to business-as-usual as far as participation numbers, staffing remains a challenge for some. And many believe this facet of their business has permanently changed—sometimes for the better and sometimes not. So, we checked in with folks from different sectors of the industry to get their insights into staffing issues today.

Inclusive Playgrounds Continue to Grow and Evolve

Inclusive play has come a long way, with playground designers and manufacturers increasingly finding ways to get everyone involved in the action.