October 2024 Issue

Features

Professional Trail BuildersMiles of Smiles

Developing & Outfitting Trails That Provide a Positive User Experience
Creating successful trails requires masterplanning, along with creature comforts along the way.

 

WatchfireMore Than the Score

Scoreboards, Sound Systems & Sports Lighting Boost Engagement All Around
The gameday experience gets an uplift with upgraded scoreboards and videoboards, as well as lighting and sound. 
 

Public Restroom CompanyA Place to Go

Restroom Structures Offer Comfort & Safety 
With their relatively simple installation and sturdy materials, premanufactured restroom structures provide an important park amenity with less fuss.
 

Aquatic Development GroupWater Wonders

From Thrill-Seekers to Chill-Seekers, Waterparks Aim to Please
Waterparks continue to expand their offerings, providing something to meet the needs of every likely visitor.
 

Water OdysseyGet Your Spray On

Splash Play Innovations Bring Water Fun to Everyone
Still growing its impact in communities across the country, splash play provides an inclusive and fun respite on hot summer days.
 

Paradise EntertainmentCenter of Attraction

Effective Marketing Strategies to Increase Waterpark Visits
We talked to successful waterpark operators across the U.S. to uncover their savviest marketing ideas.

Departments

inPERSPECTIVE / SPORTS FIELDS: How to Choose the Best Turf System for Your Athletic Field Project

A lot of factors go into choosing the right synthetic turf system for your athletic fields, including working with reputable suppliers.

Web Exclusives

Mill Ridge Park Unites the Community

A 600-acre nature preserve in Tennessee gets an update with interactive, durable outdoor art.

Historic D.C. Mini Golf Course Gets a Restoration

America’s oldest continuously operating miniature golf course is restored to its 1930s splendor.

From the Editor's Desk

Pillars of Health

Parks, recreation, sports and fitness facilities do a lot to contribute to the whole-person health of their visitors and communities.

Splash & Slide, Surf & Ride

Just as waterparks have developed into ever more complex offerings of water fun, splash play has arisen and grown, with more and more communities providing a place to splash and have fun without the dangers of deeper water.

Digital Edition

October 2024 Cover