The systems we use to light up our fields and keep fans and players informed have come a long way. New innovations in lighting, scoring and sound technology have amped up the game-day experience for everyone.
From high-energy surf rides, speed slides and water coasters, to playful splashing and spilling water in water playgrounds and splash pads, to a relaxing float along a lazy river, waterparks and splash play areas continue to provide visitors with the fun escape they're seeking, from thrill-seekers to those looking to just chill out.
As I sit here and write this last bit for the October issue you hold in your hands, it is the first day of fall, and it's feeling quite autumnal here in the Chicago area. Cool and breezy, with the changing leaves not quite near their peak.
When this YMCA wanted to boost its energy efficiency, it turned to energy-efficiency-as-a-service to get the job done efficiently, and with no upfront investment in fixture and HVAC upgrades.
For many facilities and recreation organizations, when the mercury drops, outdoor programming is at an end. But smart planning and flexibility can enable fun in the great outdoors on a year-round basis.
New funding is available for projects related to parks and outdoor activities, with $900 million to be used for upcoming projects, providing an abundance of opportunities across the country.
When temperatures soar and pools see higher bather loads, the water can turn quickly from clean to green. Learn more about how to clean up a swampy pool—and how to prevent the problem proactively.
If it’s getting to be time to replace your out-of-date spraygrounds, rest assured that renovations don’t have to be overly complex. Find out more about simple ways to upgrade splash play.
In Brookhaven, Ga., a park’s public-private partnership brings high-level tennis instruction to the community. And with a new lighting upgrade, it does so even more efficiently and effectively.
