Attracting new members to your facility, as well as boosting participation among your existing members, requires careful attention and continual refreshing of your programming. Taking advantage of ongoing trends, like the interest in Ninja activities driven by TV shows like American Ninja Warriors, is one way to increase participation while building revenue at your facility.

After more than a year of social distancing, the public is eager to return to recreation centers, fitness clubs, sports facilities, parks, aquatic centers and other recreation-focused facilities. Facilities have learned that many of the measures put in place to protect people's health and prevent the spread of disease are long-term, rather than temporary, solutions.

If you want synthetic turf installations that go faster, with less labor and higher profits, apply the adhesive by airless spray. However, in order to obtain this favorable outcome, the adhesive should have several important qualities.

Many communities might boast beautiful parks and open spaces, but still have unused or under-utilized land. These spaces present a unique opportunity to create a revenue-generating recreation destination.

Last year's pandemic-related pool closures and limits on attendance had a dramatic impact on the number of people who were able to get out and enjoy aquatics-related activities. Now that most aquatic facilities are reopening, it's a great time to expand your program offerings to attract a wider range of pool patrons to your facility.

The population of black bears has been on the rise in recent years, as well as grizzly bears in Montana and Wyoming—which is good news for conservation efforts, but not so great for parks and campgrounds that have to deal with the mess bears leave behind after digging through waste receptacles.

Dog parks have been increasingly popping up in communities across the country. Along with fencing and site amenities, adding agility equipment, doggie water fountains and more can make a huge difference in how attractive your dog park is to people and their pets.

Many of you may have heard reports in the news about a "chlorine shortage" this year. While this is true, it doesn't apply to the type of chlorine typically used in our public pools.

Outfitting a gymnasium can be a surprisingly complex task, from selecting the right flooring to choosing sports equipment and protecting gym users with padding. There's a wide range of product options for any sport you want to include, and it's important that you select the options that best meet your needs.

Whether along a waterfront or crossing a wetland, many parks and recreation areas rely on wooden boardwalks to help people experience their sites more fully. But maintaining wooden boardwalks can be problematic—especially in areas where salty sea air or constant exposure to moisture leads to faster deterioration time.