SEPTEMBER 2015
FEATURES
Shelters, Shade Structures Go Above and Beyond
You can make your park or site stand out when you choose shelters and shade structures that create a sense of place and provide a unique aesthetic.
The Latest Trends in Family-Friendly Community & Concert Events
Healthy treats, fun activities and mobile stages can really raise the bar for community events. Learn more about some of the tools you can use to make your next event a showstopper.
Connecting City Dwellers to Nature Via Parks & Trails
Cities are increasingly developing greenways that interconnect various communities and parks. Here, we take a look at how effective greenways in three urban areas are making an impact.
Trends in Ice Rink Management and Maintenance
It can be difficult to make your ice rink successful, but with careful attention to energy efficiency and smart programming, your ice rink will draw new skaters and old pros alike, without breaking the bank.
Hempfield Recreation Center in Landisville, Pa.
When the Hempfield Recreation Center in Landisville, Pa., needed to improve its operations, it went with a solution that would improve maintenance while decreasing the center's operating expenses.
Incorporating Nature Play Into Urban Parks & Greenways
Expanding on our coverage of urban greenways, we provide additional information about how incorporating natural play elements along greenways can help boost involvement in nature by kids and families.
Some Misconceptions and Facts
Keeping swimmers safe from water-borne illness is one of the most important duties of keeping an aquatic facility operating smoothly. Here, our expert author examines some of the myths around managing your pool's water.
Save Energy Costs, Extend Motor Life With Variable Frequency Drives
Variable frequency drives can have a dramatic impact on the bottom line for your aquatic facility. Learn more about making your pool more efficient.
The Racquet Club of Philadelphia
When The Racquet Club of Philadelphia needed to improve its pool's look, it looked for a partner that could help determine the most effective way to repaint the pool's surface.