SEPTEMBER 2018
FEATURES
Outdoor Fitness Reaches All Ages, Abilities
When communities want to reach a diverse audience with fitness opportunities, nothing beats outdoor fitness zones that combine a variety of equipment and exercise possibilities.
Making a Great Event
When you want to create a great and successful event or festival, there are a lot of to-do’s. Here, we talk to some folks in charge of some unique and successful events about what keeps people coming back every year.
Passive amenities are out; floating creative water spaces can increase attendance
Getting everyone into the pool can be a simple task, when you outfit your pool to meet your community’s needs.
Restroom Structures Take On Different Situations
Restroom structures provide a necessary comfort for guests in your parks. Finding the right fit can be simple, as long as you take your site and visitors’ needs into account.
The Trust for Public Land recently released its seventh annual ParkScore Index, ranking park systems in the 100 largest U.S. cities. For the third straight year, Minneapolis has taken top honors.
After this Ontario town got a generous land donation, community members saw an opportunity to add the area’s first outdoor gym.
The Multi-Faceted Value of Play
The Benefits of Play Extend Beyond Exercise
In recent years, unstructured play has often lost out to more structured educational time. But parents and leaders are pushing back, recognizing the myriad benefits—physical, emotional and cognitive—that play can deliver.
A Perfect Fitness
Effective fitness facilities are carefully planned and thought out. Here are some tips to making the most of your space, whether you’re a small boutique club or a large fitness center.
Managing the Wild
Various Locations - Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Having the right tools and equipment makes a big different in fishery management for the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife.
Pump Up the Memberships
The Centre of Elgin in Elgin, Ill.
When this local recreation center saw its memberships decline, it turned to a unique approach to find new ways to structure pricing and offerings, bringing people back in droves.
Aquatic Programming Trends
From learn-to-swim and water safety programs to more creative and diverse opportunities, aquatic facilities are providing a wide range of program opportunities.