Building on the longtime success of our Annual State of the Industry Report, last year we began compiling data specifically about aquatic facilities, which makes this our second annual Aquatic Trends Report.

In our second annual Aquatic Trends Report, we examine the results of an extensive survey of hundreds of aquatic professionals to uncover the latest trends in their facilities, covering everything from equipment and programming to budgets and challenges.

If you've ever adopted an older dog, you know that the old saw about old dogs and new tricks isn't literally true. Twice now, I've adopted full-grown dogs and taught them new tricks.

If your sports field sees increasing demand and high traffic, you need to know the best strategies for keeping it in playing condition. Here, we talk to sports-field-savvy pros to learn the best practices for minimizing wear and tear.

Once upon a time, if you wanted to exercise your doggo, you took him for a stroll around the block. Nowadays, park spaces dedicated to our canine companions are becoming the norm in many communities. Learn more about how to develop your own pet park, with an eye to equity.

Every once in a while, a sport suddenly surges in popularity, and facilities are left scrambling to figure out how to accommodate the demand. Learn more about how you can update your offerings to include pickleball.

From outdoor fitness zones to obstacle courses, fitness trails and more, the options for promoting health in the great outdoors are extensive.

Don’t know how to engage your community during the winter months? Get inspired with this list of fun events for all to enjoy.

SMART design—which is sustainable, maintainable, adaptable, responsive and thoughtful—is the key to designing successful aquatic facilities.

The community of Ferguson, Mo., may have endured a tumultuous past, but with a new Teen Center of Excellence built by the Boys & Girls Club, it’s got a new foundation to build a better future.