Recent Stories

Structural Integrity

Expanding sports and recreation programming from seasonal to year-round can be simple, when you consider nonconventional ways to enclose your programs. From air-supported and tensioned membrane structures to yurts and more, there are ways to get it done quickly and efficiently.

Affordable Pool Renovations

Pools are often the center of attention at recreation centers and health clubs, and if your pool is lackluster, your facility's business may suffer. Here are some affordable ways to spruce things up.

Don't Slip!

Park and recreation managers interested in pool safety need to pay close attention to surfaces around pools. Tiles can become slippery, leading to accidents. But solutions are available to prevent slips and falls.

The State of the Sports Turf Management Industry

Sports fields require attention and care to ensure playability and safety for athletes. Luckily, there's a team of trained professionals who have the know-how to keep your fields in tip-top shape.

Delivering a Little R&R

Military service can put stress on both those who serve and their families. Here, we take a look at how one air base in Italy is providing a tremendous range of recreational opportunities to help ease the strain.

Go! Tech-Enabled Parks

There's always talk about how to get people to turn off the technology and head outside. But if you can't beat the screen, there are ways you can incorporate it into your parks and facilities with tech-enabled fun.

Coming of Age

There's been a wave of facilities and programs designed to suit the needs of older adults who want to stay active beyond their middle years. This story takes a look at how things are shaping up for facilities looking to meet the needs of this audience.

Encourage Risk, But Safely

Ensuring kids on the playground are as safe as possible begins with smart planning and playground design, but it doesn't stop there. Proper supervision and continual attention to maintenance are also crucial.

New Year, New Goals

Every year, I make a resolution to make no resolutions. And yet, every year as December chugs along toward the holiday, I find myself inadvertently drifting into goal-setting mode.