Matching articles for Park Sites & Trails: 152
Feature Article - November 2019
Thoughtfully planned trails and greenways can provide a myriad of conservation benefits—from preserving ecosystems to providing a pollution-free way for commuters to get from here to there.
Facility Profile - November 2019
The design of a new whitewater park in Fort Collins, Colo., aims to create a space where everyone in the community can find a way to enjoy the river.
Feature Article - September 2019
Celebrating 20 years of Recreation Management, we talked to experts from multiple fields about what's changed in recreation, sports and fitness over the past two decades—and what changes might be coming down the pike.
Facility Profile - September 2019
Central Park has been on a mission to revitalize its many playgrounds.
Guest Column - July 2019
Most Americans are not getting enough exercise, eating healthily, maintaining a healthy weight or avoiding nicotine. This concerning statistic reinforces the role that local government parks and recreation departments can play in elevating the importance of wellness as a lifestyle choice and providing citizens with affordable, convenient access to fitness services and public resources.
Feature Article - June 2019
Nearly 1,600 professionals responded to our call for information about their facilities, budgets, construction plans, operations, programming, staffing and more. Here, we summarize their responses.
The largest number of survey respondents come from parks and recreation organizations. In this section, we take a look at trends in their parks and facilities.
Facility Profile - May 2019
At this recreation center, sustainability is one of the keys to effective design.
Web Exclusive - May 2019
A recent report covering four cities reveals how investments in parks, libraries, trails and other civic assets can change people’s perceptions of the surrounding neighborhood.
When Pinellas County, Fla., needed to replace the boardwalks and fishing pier surrounding the observation tower at scenic Wall Springs Park, engineers decided to find a more lasting solution.
