APRIL 2011

A park is far more than a piece of property where people hang out. To get it right, you need to enlist the help of landscaping experts, as well as the equipment manufacturers on top of the latest trends. This guide takes a closer look at the detailed work that goes into park and playground planning.

From themes and a colorful variety of product types to improved technology for managing water quality and efficiency, splash play areas are adapting to new trends that make them even more valuable to the communities they serve.

Whether you need to revamp your existing wall to refresh visitors' experience, or you'd like to add something completely new, there are ways to get what you need without breaking the bank.

With a large number of soldiers deployed and returning from conflict, and an increasing population of wounded veterans, military installations and communities are improving programs and offering new services to bring recreation to wounded warriors and military families.

To get a green facility, you don't necessarily have to start from scratch. Simply adapting your maintenance practices to be a little eco-friendlier can help you use what you have more effectively.

If you boost your energy efficiency by focusing on the design of your walls, but ignore the windows, you're missing a great opportunity to really make an impact.

There are many reasons why fewer women are participating in intramurals. Encouraging participation requires a different approach.

When it's time to replace your court surfaces, here are six steps to take to ensure you get the right fit for your facility.

When this high schools synthetic turf field was due for replacement, a unique solution allowed them to reduce costs, while recycling much of the old field. The results were delivered in record time, to much applause.