At this recreation center, sustainability is one of the keys to effective design.

At Weber State, a little-used rooftop courtyard atop an athletic building gets a major refresh, bringing popular pickleball programming to students and staff.

The latest fitness facilities are focused on more than physical health, increasingly providing space for social interaction and even connection with the outdoors.

The role of landscape design in recreational spaces has evolved to include ADA requirements, sustainability trends and multi-use areas flexible enough to draw as many people as possible.

Not every facility can reach the heights of technology found in a professional arena, but smart ways to engage fans and players have trickled down from the big leagues, bringing video boards, better connectivity and more to a new generation of sports fans.

Once upon a time, a swimming pool was a swimming pool, and most of them were quite a bit alike. But over the years, as new ways of interacting with the water have led to popular new programs and new expectations from the public, aquatic designers have adapted, creating unique and innovative new worlds of water fun.

Walking the dog this morning, and listening for the first strains of the Eastern Meadowlark, which arrived following a heavy (literally) snowfall on Sunday, I found myself thinking about the balance we strive to find in seeking our ideal state.

In this feature, industry experts discuss the latest trends in outdoor aquatic park design, including some of the more popular amenities and the challenges of designing such facilities.

Meeting the needs of your facility’s users while also hosting special events can be tricky. Be proactive and have a plan in place to make the most of your campus recreation facilities.

In this feature, industry experts discuss the latest trends in multipurpose facility design, as well as the common elements that are essential in these facilities.