July 2025 Issue

Features

Good Job!

Our 18th Annual Salary Survey
Our annual Salary Survey takes a closer look at the salary and career information of more than 1,400 professionals who responded to the Industry Report survey.

Fair Play

Inclusive Playgrounds Continue to Grow and Evolve
Inclusive play has come a long way, with playground designers and manufacturers increasingly finding ways to get everyone involved in the action.

New Programming Ideas to Expand Your Aquatic Audience
When you want to take your aquatic programming beyond the basics, it can help to get a look at how others have found success. Here, we take a look at innovative aquatic programming ideas to expand your audience.

Beyond Traditional Buildings

How Nonconventional Structures Can Pay Off
Traditional brick-and-mortar buildings don’t always meet the needs of recreation, aquatic, sports, and fitness facilities. The good news is that there are plenty of alternatives.

Departments

inPERSPECTIVE / SPLASH PLAY: Transforming Splash Play Into an Inclusive Experience

Splash play can easily be transformed into an experience accessible for people of all abilities. We talked to an expert on inclusion to find out how to make splash pads more inclusive.

inPERSPECTIVE / LOCKER ROOMS: Coded Access Control in the Locker Room

Unreliable lockers can cause problems for managers of gyms, spas, health clubs, and similar facilities. Doing away with keys can remedy these problems and enhance business at the same time.

inSERVICE: Revitalizing Green Spaces With Project EverGreen

This nonprofit has made a mission of improving green spaces for military families, as well as for communities across the country.

Web Exclusive

Mindfulness for the Real World

When you’re just getting going on your career, mindfulness practices can help you face challenges and uncertainties.

Crafting a Diving Experience

Cannon Beach in Arizona boasts four cliff jumping platforms with the appearance of natural rock arches and spire formations.

From the Editor's Desk

Lazy? Hazy? Crazy?

Amidst the hazy and crazy days of summer, be sure to find time for rest!