APRIL 2015
FEATURES
A Guide to Playgrounds & Park Furnishings
In this special guide, we cover some of the latest trends in playgrounds and park sites. From how to find the right partners and boost your funding to reach underserved areas to creating unique and creative playspaces to selecting and maintaining your furnishings, we've got you covered.
Strategies to Support Park Creation and Maintenance
While budgets have tightened, there are still plenty of opportunities for funding your parks projects. From legislative approaches to grants, volunteering, concession contracts and more, we examine various methods for boosting your parks' potential.
Creative Play Spaces and Playground Solutions
Your playground doesn't have to look like every other. With creative approaches, customization, community involvement and more, you can build a unique playground that kids can't resist.
Find the Right Site Furnishings for Your Space
Selecting site furnishings—from benches and picnic tables to trash receptacles, bike racks and more—is a crucial part of park planning. The right furnishings will enhance your space, and if you choose wisely, should last for the long haul.
Updating Splash Play to Meet New Demands
Now that splash play areas have been around a while, new trends are taking hold. From water treatment and conservation to designing the areas for appropriate ages and experiences, learn what's new.
Small Steps Make a Big Difference
You don't have to build a brand-new, environmentally friendly facility to shrink your negative impact on the planet's resources. There are small steps to take that can go a long way in greening up existing facilities.
Expert Tips on Maintaining a Safe, Healthy and Sustaining Swimming Pool
Swimming pools feature complex chemistry and a whole list of to-do's that are extremely important to keep things running right and to keep swimmers safe. Here, we asked some experts for input on pool maintenance.
Safety First for Climbing Facilities
Climbing wall facilities feature inherent risks, but there are measures you can take to dramatically reduce the risk of injury for climbers. Proper training and the right equipment can have a big impact.
WEB EXCLUSIVES
What are the most important qualifications for a fitness instructor? In this article, a legal expert examines the implications of various types of certification testing and the value they create.
Obstacle course races have seen a huge upswing over the past several years. Learn more about this unique approach to racing events and why people come in droves to compete.
GUEST COLUMNS
Keys to Hiring Personal Trainers
When this high school's natatorium became increasingly inefficient, a team of experts came together to create a unique air handling solution to fix the problem.
Water Wise
Reduce Water Usage & Bills With Efficiency Measures
Water conservation is becoming increasingly critical in various parts of the country. Here are some suggestions for finding ways to conserve in your restroom—one of the biggest wasters of water.
FACILITY PROFILES
Green & Efficient
Adlai E. Stevenson High School Lincolnshire, Ill.
When this high school's natatorium became increasingly inefficient, a team of experts came together to create a unique air handling solution to fix the problem.
PRODUCT SHOWCASES
One of the major goals of Recreation Management always has been to give our readers the practical tips and solutions they need to run more successful facilities and programs. In that spirit, our Problem-Solver Showcase is designed specifically to simplify this process. This showcase contains loads of ideas to help solve many common problems facility managers encounter day in and day out. Feel free to browse this detailed information on the latest products and services designed to tackle tough issues head on.