SEPTEMBER 2018

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.

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.

Getting everyone into the pool can be a simple task, when you outfit your pool to meet your community’s needs.

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.

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.

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.

Having the right tools and equipment makes a big different in fishery management for the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife.

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.

From learn-to-swim and water safety programs to more creative and diverse opportunities, aquatic facilities are providing a wide range of program opportunities.