Landscapes Reimagined by Multi-Faceted Designers 
There may be disagreement about whether the pandemic is “over,” but it seems everyone still believes in the power of outdoor space where the community can gather, play and celebrate.
 

Design & Program Trends in Outdoor Aquatic Facilities
Outdoor aquatic facilities have become more and more diverse, often featuring more than one body of water, enabling facilities to offer a range of programming to meet the needs of the entire community. 
 

Natatorium Design Focuses on Maximizing Participation 
Natatoriums are increasingly being designed to offer not only opportunities for swim meets and lap swimming, but also water exercise, recreational activities and more. 
 

Designing Support Spaces for Indoor & Outdoor Pools
From lounge areas and concessions to equipment rooms, locker rooms and more, the space around the pool requires just as much careful attention as the pools themselves. 
 

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Shasta County’s Office of Education (SCOE) recently celebrated a new central access point to resources for young children and their families.  The center features a new playground area, Pineapple Hill.

Regular Aquatic Maintenance Practices Keep Facilities Humming
With their carefully balanced water and myriad mechanical systems alone, aquatic facilities can cause major headaches. Staying on top of regular maintenance practices helps keep things humming.  
 

Climbing Walls, Challenge Courses & Ninja Courses Create Exciting Opportunities
From adaptive climbing and bouldering to ninja courses, ropes courses and beyond, some facilities have a knack for satisfying the thirst for adventure.
 

Learn More About Indoor Sports & Fitness Surfaces
Whether it’s a gym floor that needs to meet the needs of basketball, volleyball and special events, an indoor fieldhouse hosting track events or a fitness floor that needs to handle dropped weights, myriad indoor sports flooring options are available to meet your facility’s needs.

Resource-Saving Design Strategies 
Saving resources with eco-friendlier design has become more and more common when planning recreation, sports and fitness facilities. Find out how designers are going greener.