JULY 2014
FEATURES
Our Seventh Annual Salary Survey
How does your career stack up against your peers? In our annual Salary Survey report, we consider the responses of more than 2,200 professionals to answer questions about salaries, career paths and more.
How Aquatic Operators Are Staying Financially Afloat
Keeping an aquatic facility up and running is a complex job. Few facilities manage to operate without subsidizing at least some of their costs. But there are ways to get a bigger bang for your aquatic bucks.
Finding the Right Enclosure Solution to Expand Your Possibilities
When you want to extend the sports, fun and fitness from three seasons to more, there are simple enclosure solutions that can provide a quick and easy solution.
Whether it's a playground suited for all abilities, a trail that provides wheelchair users access to a beautiful view or a picnic area that allows everyone to enjoy their time together, accessibility in our parks is a critical issue. Learn more about how some park sites are removing barriers and improving access.
Pacific Park Pool in Glendale, Calif.
One of the most common ways facilities can reduce their operating expenditures is by improving energy efficiency. Smart investments and strategies will help reduce the cost of powering your facility.
Object Lesson
Ensuring Campus Projects Fit Their Context
Designing facilities for college campuses requires careful consideration of the buildings already there. Creating a successful facility means fitting the design to the campus context.
Green Light? Good to Go!
Find Smarter Solutions to Manage Riders
Weight limits for some waterpark rides require smart solutions to ensure staff is able to keep the line moving without creating unnecessary problems.
Shooting Touch
Basketball Suite, Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H.
Adapting an existing space to meet the needs of the basketball program at Dartmouth College creates greater equity among athletes, while requiring clever solutions from the design team.
Looking for a quick way to find out the most comprehensive information as you make plans for programs and facilities?
The web provides a world of resources—a virtual connection to all kinds of products and services for recreation, sports