Recent Stories

Think Differently

Yurts instead of cabins! Enclosures for aquatics! Clear-span structures for sports activities! There are myriad unique structures available to help you take your sports, fitness and recreation activities under cover.

Capturing the Spirit of Puget Sound

Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor, Wash., recently saw a complete renovation that included the addition of an iconic, custom-designed splash play area.

Pathway Lighting Reinvigorates Running Trail

The popular Amazon Park Running Trail in Eugene, Ore., recently was rebuilt with a thicker rock base, new surfacing and drainage. In addition, lighting was introduced or upgraded along sections of the trail.

The Dog Days Are Early This Year

Hellllooo, heat wave! Sitting here in the midst of it (OK, really, it's starting to peter out at this point; yesterday "felt like" 110 degrees), I'm hoping you're all coping as best you can.

Flexibility & Innovation

Aquatic facilities are continually adjusting their programming lineup to reach a diverse array of community members with fun, fitness, competition and more. Here’s how to expand your programming lineup with the latest and greatest new ideas.

Ups & Downs

Our 15th Annual Salary Survey

Here we track the salary trends and careers of hundreds of respondents who work in myriad roles and facility types, managing recreation, sports and fitness facilities. We break things down and look at everything from raises and pay rates to job satisfaction, education and more.

Where All Are Welcome

The Still-Growing World of Inclusive Play

Inclusion has been the big playground trend for several years running. Here we’ll look at the latest ideas in boosting inclusion on the playground, including expanding play opportunities to communities that tend to miss out on the fun.