From robins and sandhill cranes to the steady patter of rain on the roof, spring is singing.

In this issue, you’ll find feature stories looking at park planning, as well as playgrounds that get kids—and indeed, people of all ages—more active. 

We’ve just launched our annual Industry Report survey, with gratitude in advance for your expertise.

Who needs the same old, same old resolutions? This year, decide to do something that gets you excited.

Happy 25th Birthday to us! 

Parks, recreation, sports and fitness facilities do a lot to contribute to the whole-person health of their visitors and communities.

Just as waterparks have developed into ever more complex offerings of water fun, splash play has arisen and grown, with more and more communities providing a place to splash and have fun without the dangers of deeper water.

If you want your facility to stand out, make sure you’ve got a great team.

Whether your facility is facing big problems or little frustrations, you can accept the challenge and get to work on a solution.

Recreation, sports and fitness professionals who work with folks in the great outdoors on the hottest days of summer must take great care in the heat, ensuring that exercisers and athletes are staying hydrated and not exerting themselves to a dangerous point of no return.