When you want to create a great and successful event or festival, there are a lot of to-do’s. Here, we talk to some folks in charge of some unique and successful events about what keeps people coming back every year.

When communities want to reach a diverse audience with fitness opportunities, nothing beats outdoor fitness zones that combine a variety of equipment and exercise possibilities.

Last month, I traveled to Orange County for a few days. Most of my time there was taken up by working and networking, but toward the end of my trip, I found myself with some spare hours, so I decided to take a walk to the beach—a little more than two miles one way.

Tracy Willette landed his first job in the recreation industry at his local parks and recreation department when he was in high school.

Restroom structures provide a necessary comfort for guests in your parks. Finding the right fit can be simple, as long as you take your site and visitors’ needs into account.

Welcome to our annual Problem-Solver Idea Book.

Packed with scores of ideas, this reference tool was designed to help you tackle your most persistent and universal challenges, covering all the big basic questions. Consider it an industry guidebook of sorts, chock full of straightforward problem-solving tips.

There are many ways to build a public swimming pool. The problem, however, is that typical pool construction methods require the use of one or more specialty contractors, which can be difficult to find and costly to work with in smaller communities outside of major metropolitan areas.

People love their pets, and the exercise, interaction and socializing they get from a visit to the dog park explains why these amenities are be-coming ever more popular. Since the Trust for Public Land started keeping track in 2009, the number of dog parks in the United States has grown by an impressive 40 percent.

Parks provide a centerpiece to many communities, offering an outlet for recreation, sports activities, fitness and more. When designing your park space, you can create a cohesive and inclusive look by working with manufacturers of furnishings, shelters, and more to add amenities that tie the whole area together and provide an outlet for just about anything your visitors want to do.

If your facility has a swimming pool, or a locker room with showers, you might be challenged by wet floors. Wet floors can present a hazard for barefoot patrons, and you should find solutions to help prevent slips and falls from occurring in your facility.