January 2025 Issue
Supplement
The 2025 Aquatic Trends Report
The January 2025 issue includes our annual Aquatic Trends Report, based on a survey of more than 500 aquatic professionals who told us about their budgets, operations, programming and more. The main issue takes a closer look at dog parks, playground safety, digital marketing, and the biggest influences on sports, recreation, and fitness in the coming decade.
Features
What Comes Next?
Industry Pros Weigh In on Existing & Emerging Trends
Following up on our celebration of 25 years of trends, we’re taking a forward glance, anticipating the major trends that will impact recreation, sports and fitness facilities in the next 10 years.
Safe & Sound
Building & Maintaining Playgrounds With Safety in Mind
Playground safety has come a long way, providing a heightened sense of perceived risk for kids without ever putting them in any real danger. From safer surfacing to well-designed playgrounds to regular safety inspections, there are ways to protect kids while encouraging them to stretch their boundaries.
Paws-itively Impressive Parks
Dog Park Ideas, Basic & Beyond
Dog parks have been one of the most popular additions for parks for the past decade. But one dog park is not necessarily the same as another. Here, we examine the considerations that go into building and outfitting exceptional dog parks.
Forging Connections
Modernizing Marketing Efforts for the Digital Age
When it comes to spreading the word and getting more people visiting your facilities and taking part in your programs, technology can be a big help.
Departments
inPERSPECTIVE / INDOOR SPORTS SURFACES: Making the Right Choice for Your Gym Floor
Modular sports surfaces offer myriad benefits for indoor sports.
inPERSPECTIVE / AOAP: Onboarding & the Model Aquatic Health Code
Whether you’re planning for 2025 in general or thinking about the inevitable influx of lifeguard hiring in the spring, now is the time to review your current onboarding process.
inSERVICE: Get Positive With the Positive Coaching Alliance
This organization is helping get more kids involved in sports with a positive impact.
Web Exclusives
More Trends in 2025
Didn’t get enough of future trends in the print issue? We’ve got even more input from the pros on what’s coming next in this online exclusive.
Aquatic Challenges & Plans
Didn’t get enough of the Aquatic Trends Report? We’ll expand that coverage with even more data and insight here.
From the Editor's Desk
You Do You
Who needs the same old, same old resolutions? This year, decide to do something that gets you excited.
Digital Edition
