MARCH 2009

Got water? Whether it's a river, a lakefront or an oceanfront beach, you can maximize your waterfront's ability to draw in the public from both near and far.

Every year, the American Council on Exercise takes a look at the major trends it expects to impact fitness equipment and programs. We take a look at some top trends, and ask the experts to weigh in.

Facilities across the country are looking at innovative ways to get kids of all ages out to enjoy nature. From a 4-H Camp for older adults to programs to encourage women to get outside, we consider some impressive successes.

In times like these, cutting operating expenses should be every facility manager's objective. But even in times of economic stability, it always pays to examine operating expenses to eliminate waste and reallocate resources to enhance the public's enjoyment of your facilities.

When you want to design a greener facility, it's critical to get the entire team behind the effort from the beginning of the planning process.

When it comes to playground safety, many will argue that taller is not better. But it's important to remember that climbing to a challenging height offers a beautiful view—as well as other benefits—to kids.

A Texas facility director was faced with a Crypto outbreak raging through the county, but took heart in smart practices to prevent problems at her own facility. Read her story to learn how you can survive an outbreak in your area.

Why have so many Illinois parks won the gold award from the National Recreation & Park Association? One expert takes a look at how the organizational structure and autonomy of the agencies may have an impact.

After two hurricanes wreaked havoc on this beautiful city's parks, there was a need to rebuild. But at the same time parks were being brought back to a usable state, the city adapted an approach that encouraged the use of shade structures to protect children—and investments—from the sun's damaging rays.

The new addition at the University of California, Santa Barbara's Recreation Complex fits nicely into its surroundings, giving patrons a beautiful view from both inside and out.

When this YMCA's fitness flooring started to wear out, it looked for a solution that was easy to clean and sound-absorbing to keep the first floor from hearing every detail of the workouts going on above.