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. 
 

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.
 

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

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.
 

Add Themes to Make a Playspace More Inviting & Exciting
Playgrounds come in all shapes and sizes, but to create a destination, many playground operators turn to themes. From a pirate ship or a fairy castle to a farmstead or a rocket, these themes can ignite the imagination.
 

Considerations for a Well-Furnished Site
Selecting site furnishings requires consideration for an array of factors, from the prevailing climate at your site to your park’s primary uses, aesthetics and more. Here, we examine some of the ways to approach park furnishing decisions. 
 

Playgrounds Encourage Safe Risk-Taking
Playgrounds can encourage kids to stretch beyond their current abilities, helping them to grow physically, cognitively, socially and more—and manufacturers work to ensure those risks aren’t too risky. 
 

Addressing Aquatic Safety
Providing a safe swimming experience requires a layered approach, with lifeguards on the frontline, and audits, careful attention to design and more occurring behind the scenes.