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Sponsored by Water Odyssey

It’s hard to imagine any kid out there who wouldn’t want to play with the hose. Spraying, splashing, squirting, soaking—it’s irresistible! Add a hot day to the mix and the temptation to splash and spray becomes even greater. And who are we kidding; adults are tempted to get in on the fun—or at least the cooling off—as well. Which is why splash play areas continue to proliferate and pop up in a wide variety of locations.

Sponsored by Tangent Technologies

Tangent Materials focuses on sustainable solutions for the recreation industry, specifically through their use of recycled plastic lumber. This material is crafted from recycled plastics, making it an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional wood.

Sponsored by Icon Shelter Systems

In parks, on campuses, along streetscapes and in locations where sports and other gatherings take place, shelters and shade structures play major roles and serve many purposes. And while they fulfill a variety of needs, they can also make attractive and aesthetically pleasing additions to public locales, offering form as well as function and attracting users to these spaces. 

Sponsored by ActionFit by UltraSite

Developers and manufacturers of modern fitness equipment, in concert with trail and park designers, have taken the essential elements of indoor exercising outdoors, a trend that has surged since the COVID-19 pandemic, providing community members of all ages and abilities with diverse options to stay physically active. 

Sponsored by RenoSys

Whether you’re looking to transform your old pool, with its rough, cracked surface and leaky pipes, or you want to ensure your new pool is built to last from the start, reinforced textured commercial grade PVC pool membranes offer a cost-effective, long-lasting solution. 

Sponsored by Icon Shelter Systems

With global temperatures on the rise, more attention is being given to the dangerous effects of heat islands. 

Sponsored by Water Odyssey

Kiddie pools were popular in public parks a few decades ago and were installed for toddlers who were too small to swim in larger pools. Unfortunately, with the rise of new aquatic trends, these areas have become dead zones in many parks. Kiddie pools tend not to draw a lot of interest, as they are just stagnant bodies of water with little playability. 

Sponsored by CXT Inc.

Well-maintained, safe, and comfortable restrooms are an important amenity within your park, providing comfort and convenience for park visitors, as well as promoting health and hygiene. 

Sponsored by Greenfields Outdoor Fitness

What once was an old roller rink has been reimagined into a vibrant community fitness destination with something for everyone! The recent transformation of Riverside Park in Coral Springs, Florida, has brought the community an exciting Ninja course, plus an obstacle course, intergenerational fitness area, and more!