APRIL 2008

Whether you're adding a playground, a picnic area or designing a park from scratch, our guide to creating pleasing park spaces is sure to be helpful. From the latest in playground design to innovations in green landscapes, we've got you covered.

With a growing interest in indoor climbing, facilities of all types are wise to take advantage of the popularity of this growing sport by adding climbing amenities.

Ensuring a properly trained and adequate staff to manage safety at your aquatic facility can be a challenge. We look at some of the imperative information you need to properly train and staff your aquatic facility to ensure swimmers are safe.

After-school and day camps offer a way for recreation centers to provide a much-needed service to their community. We talked to some successful program directors to get some top tips to camp success.

To truly focus on getting children interested in sports, you need to start them out with the right tools and techniques.

How can you take your concession stand from bland and blah to tantalizing and tasty? This month, we consider various ways to boost your concession operation by expanding your offerings.

When building a new aquatic facility—or renovating an existing one—it's crucial to ensure your facility is open in time for swim season. Here are some key considerations to keep your project on schedule.

If you operate a spa or hot tub in addition to your pool, it's critical to remember that a hot tub is not just a small swimming pool. Here's a look at some basics to help you ensure a safe dip for hot tub users.

A successful aquatics program made a world of difference at this YMCA in Kentucky. We go behind the scenes to learn how one aquatics director got more people interested and involved.

Learn how one park got a handle on its water bills by automating its sprinkler to water when the weather required it.

The first facility in the National Park Service to earn LEED Platinum status, this new preserve center features many green components.