Welcome to our annual Problem-Solver Idea Book.

Packed with scores of ideas, this reference tool was designed to help you tackle your most persistent and universal challenges, covering all the big basic questions. Consider it an industry guidebook of sorts, chock full of straightforward problem-solving tips.

When you’re building a new facility, it’s important to take the future into account. Sure, you might know just what your community wants and needs now, but how do you anticipate future needs, and ensure you have the budget to accommodate them?

Active agers need a variety of programs to stay engaged. Here, we talked to some experts about how to make sure you’re creating a programming lineup that’s a good fit for your community.

From climbing higher to making things more inclusive for people of all abilities, the latest trends in playgrounds are creating innovative destinations that families can't resist.

As a follow-up to our annual State of the Industry Report, we cover the careers and salaries as reported by nearly 1,600 professionals working in the recreation, sports and fitness industry.

Keeping your pool’s water safe and free of waterborne pathogens is crucial for aquatic facility operators. From vacuuming and keeping debris out of the pool to ensuring you’ve got the right systems in place, find out more to keep your operations up to par.

These nonprofit facilities tend to provide a huge range of programs for people of all ages. Here we take a look at the latest trends for these facilities.

Respondents from health clubs, fitness clubs, sports clubs and medical fitness facilities provide unique offerings focused on fitness and wellness. Here's a look at the trends among these facilities.

Schools and school districts provide a huge range of services, from simple youth sports programs to shared community facilities. This section takes a look at trends among school respondents.

Colleges and universities continue to struggle with state-level budget cuts, but providing wellness, sports, fitness and recreation to students is still a way to stand out from other campuses.