The Great Cover-Ups

Shelters & Shade Structures for Comfort & Beauty
Providing shade in parks and outdoor sporting venues goes a long way toward improving comfort for visitors. From sun protection and just cooling off to adding a beautiful aesthetic, and even creating potential revenue opportunities, shelters and shade structures are an essential asset. 

Ground Rules

Managing & Maintaining Grounds of All Kinds
Grounds maintenance is a complex job, and teams need to adjust throughout the year—to the weather, as well as to regular use and traffic. Having a well-trained team led by an experienced grounds professional can help ensure your sports fields, gardens, quads, lawns, and other outdoor areas always look their best. 

Clear the Air (and Water)

Maintain Good Air & Water Quality for Healthy Swimming 
Air and water quality in aquatic facilities can be tricky to manage, with proper water balance and well-maintained equipment crucial to swimmer and staff health and safety. In this feature story, we’ll examine some of the essential tools and strategies for ensuring your water is balanced and safe, and your natatorium’s air is free from damaging chloramines.

Fresh Air & Exercise

Outdoor Fitness Equipment & Programming for Everyone
Outdoor fitness areas offer myriad benefits to their communities, from free an easily accessible exercise opportunities to the chance to connect and socialize with other community members and more. Here we take a look at the latest in outdoor fitness, from equipment innovations to how to create a space that’s inviting for all comers. 

Par for the Course

Mini Golf & Disc Golf Come to the Fore as Options for Underused Park Spaces
Underused space, oddly shaped spaces and unused acreage can be transformed into disc golf courses or mini golf venues, helping to attract more people to your park or outdoor space.

inPERSPECTIVE / PLAYGROUNDS: Unleash the Power of Unscripted Play

Kids can’t resist running, climbing and jumping. Give them the right terrain, and you’ll unleash the power of this kind of play.

inPERSPECTIVE / PARKS: Documenting Data Storytelling to Defend Park and Recreation Budgets

When you need to defend your spend, look to data. Here’s how a demonstration site program helps parks prove their worth.

inPRACTICE / ENCLOSURES: The Brent Family Aquatic Center in Heathsville, Va.

This YMCA aquatic facility can now offer swimming in all weather, thanks to a recent upgrade.

inDESIGN / AQUATICS: Where Champions Train & Communities Gather

Designed for flexibility, comfort and future growth, the Waukee Natatorium serves as both a competitive venue and a welcoming community anchor.

inSERVICE / Expanding Access With The Great Outdoors Fund

Here’s how one nonprofit is aiming to improve access to nature.

A Modern Makeover: Community Pool Revitalized

The community of Manchester, N.H., celebrated the 4th of July at its newly renovated Livingston Park Pool.

Louisville Waterfront Park Goes West

Louisville, Ky., recently celebrated the grand opening of PlayPort and the first phase of the Waterfront Park’s long-awaited westward expansion. 

Back in the Swing of Things

School’s back in session. Are you taking a break, or setting new goals?

Dog Park Equipment 

Indoor & Outdoor Fitness Equipment

Recreation Management’s Review of Products at the 2025 NRPA Annual Conference

Trade Show in Print