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Let There Be Lights

Illuminating the Issues Behind Selecting Park Lighting
Lighting up parks and other sites can extend their useful hours, but it’s important to know your options and take care to avoid light pollution.
 

Get the Most Out of Your Swimming Pool

Sponsored by ParknPool

During the summer months, no other amenity is enjoyed more than a swimming pool. Though a pool can add to the value of a recreational area, managing and maintaining it is a major investment of time, energy and money. For a public swimming pool to be safe, successful and enjoyable, its management staff must address many issues. Proper management is the key to retaining a pool’s value. 

Sticking Up for Picking Up

Sponsored by Dogipot

An estimated 90 million dogs are in the United States, creating nearly 8 billion pounds of dog waste annually. While some consider it a “low-risk behavior,” dog waste left on the ground can cause damaging effects on people and the environment. 

The Modern Dog Park 3.0

Sponsored by BarkPark by UltraSite

Dog parks have been transformed! Gone are the days of just “fence and bench” designs. Today’s pet lovers want more, and modern communities can meet their expectations with thoughtful planning and wise investment.

The Wonder of Water

Develop Your Waterfront & Create a Destination
In the past, waterfronts were often reserved for industrial uses, but as those needs have diminished, communities are looking to spruce things up and create opportunities for people to connect with the water through riverwalks, waterfront parks and even on-the-water activities. 
 

Get Wired

Colleges & Rec Centers Engage Gamers With Esports Offerings
Esports opportunities have been popping up on more and more college campuses, and now local community centers are getting in on the act, too.
 

Looking Good

New Trends in Locker Room Design
Locker room spaces continue to raise the bar, providing safer, more aesthetically pleasing, more inclusive spaces. 
 

Eye on the Future

Park Masterplanning Keeps Things on Track
Whether it’s an individual park or an entire park system, having an idea of your long-term goals can help you get from here to there. Learn more about masterplanning for parks.