Designers Take Different Paths to Eco-Friendly Facilities
For many recreational facilities, environmentally friendly design goes hand-in-hand with a positive marketing message and budget-saving strategies. Learn more about how facilities are growing sustainability. 

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Pet waste stations were created to solve the growing problem of dog pollution. An estimated 90 million dogs are in the U.S., equivalent to 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. 

Locker Room Design Blends Function & Safety With Comfort & Aesthetics
They might not be the most awe-inspiring part of your facility, but locker rooms are essential amenities for many fitness, aquatic and recreation centers. Here, we take a look at some of the latest trends in locker room design.

Advice on Waterfront Development
Whether you’re turning a small waterfront site into a destination for community recreation or you’re looking to take a much broader approach to restoring and redeveloping the shoreline of a lake, river or other waterfront site, we’ve got ideas from experts to help you imagine how to take your ideas to the next level.

Understand the Basics of Swim Meets & Competitions 
Hosting a swim meet is a big job. Here, we go into some of the details around what you need and what you need to know to steer your swim meet to success. 

Innovative Ideas in Park Planning & Design 
Taking an innovative approach can transform space into a community oasis.  

Multigenerational Playgrounds Engage All Ages
Playgrounds continue to evolve, and playground designers and planners are increasingly finding ways to ensure people of all ages can enjoy the space.

Using Amenities to Enhance Your Visitors’ Experience
Benches and picnic tables, waste receptacles, bike racks and more—by providing durable, functional and beautiful site furnishings, you make your park more inviting for visitors of all kinds. 

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For most of our history (and much of our prehistory), human life has been intricately connected with water. Our earliest organized communities arose around lakes and rivers, and we continue to be drawn to the water, from local river trails to beachfront resorts. It’s not just that we need water to live; being in—or even near—is a calming experience that demonstrates our connection with nature. 

The Art & Science of Durable, Versatile & Safe Sports Fields
Most facilities need their sports fields to serve a multitude of purposes. Here we discuss some of the trends in sports field planning and design, and offer up advice for those relying on natural as well as synthetic turf.