November 2025 Issue

Features

Dream Bigger

The Ins & Outs of Destination Sports Parks

If you build it, will they come? Here we take a look at what makes destination sports parks successful.

On the Deck or In the Water

Accessorize to Extend & Enhance Pool Programming

How do you turn a body of water into a destination for fun, fitness, sports and more? Just add recreational, fitness and competitive pool and deck equipment!

Inspire Wonder, Encourage Movement, Ensure Inclusion

Playground Experts Are Redefining Play Space for All

The newest playgrounds offer more inclusion, more adventure, more movement—getting kids of all ages and abilities away from the screen and into the great outdoors.

Get Smart

Technology Solutions to Help Streamline Operations

From AI receptionists to complete recreation management systems and beyond, technology is always finding new ways to help recreation, sports and fitness organizations improve their operations.

Departments

inPERSPECTIVE / LIGHTING: Consider Target Efficiency for Smarter Lighting Choices

How do you know which luminaire is really the right one? The answer is not as simple as checking a spec sheet or product label.

inPRACTICE: DOG PARKS: Will May Dog Park at Sokol Park South in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

A well-loved Tuscaloosa dog park recently got an upgrade that will help pet owners clean up their dirty dogs.

inSERVICE: Everyone Can Play Ball With the Miracle League

Who can play baseball? Everyone, thanks to the inclusion efforts of the Miracle League.

Web Exclusives

A Modern Gameday Destination

A century-old University of Kansas icon was recently transformed into a modern gameday destination with the help of renovations that reimagine the fan experience.

A Community Garden Renovation

Project EverGreen partnered with the New York City Parks Department’s Green Thumb division to complete its 10th renovation project in New York—transforming the Corona Peach Tree Community Garden.

From the Editor's Desk

Doing the Heavy Lifting

In which we assess our gear and lift off.

Digital Edition