Sponsored by UPC Parks

When the City of Fort Worth, Texas, decided to add a new playground at North Park, they wanted to create something unique.

The evolutionary process of sports lighting hit the fast-forward button a little less than a decade ago. That, as you'll recall, was when LED arrived on the scene.

You might be familiar by now with the kids-these-days memes that insist modern youth are overprotected, over-rewarded and just plain don't know how good they've got it compared to the generations that came before.

More than two years from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, as society continues to work out its "new normal," the fitness industry remains in flux, but with optimism and many future opportunities.

In 2021, the Thrive Outside network reached 14,849 youth in eight communities, connecting them and their families to the many benefits of the outdoors despite COVID-related challenges.

When planning and expanding outdoor fitness opportunities, you have to take the needs of all potential users into account, covering a range of abilities, demographics and fitness levels.

The U.S. Soccer Foundation announced that it has completed its 500th mini-pitch toward its goal of creating 1,000 by 2026.

Sponsored by Noratek

As seasons change and temperatures drop, it is important to ensure public playgrounds and facilities are prepared for the impending winter.

The Community Garden vs. Food Insecurity

Community gardens don't just offer local residents a place to grow their own produce, they also can help address food insecurity in the areas they serve.