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

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.

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.

A new report by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) highlights salary and bonus data for 13 typical park and recreation professional positions, including agency director, planning director, finance director, recreation director and park operations director, among others. 

The Sustain Our Great Lakes partnership announced $13.8 million in competitive grant funding for 33 projects that will restore key habitats for wildlife, improve water quality and enhance urban greenspace throughout the Great Lakes basin.

The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) welcomes the release of a new report from the Departments of the Interior, Agriculture, and Commerce providing recommendations for regional economic development through outdoor recreation. 

ASLA has released the results of its first national survey on landscape architects’ planning and design work focused on biodiversity.