January

Fields of Green

Managing & maintaining sports fields is a big job, made bigger when your fields are seeing a lot of use. Here we’ll examine how to get the most use out of fields, whether natural turf or synthetic.

Going to the Dogs

Providing a place for our four-legged friends to play and their humans to socialize, dog parks have been growing by leaps and bounds. Here, we'll examine some of the most successful and how they get tails wagging.

A Deep-Dive Into Data

In ordinary years, the data we collect in our Industry Report and Aquatic Trends surveys can seem almost mundane. It may shine a light on the types of equipment and programming that are becoming more (or less) popular.

What's New?

Welcome, dear readers, to 2022—a brand new year. With this first step into the adventure of the new year, I'd like to give you a little tour of some of the new things we've got going on here at Recreation Management.

Camp Leads the Way

Expanding on our In Service column about the American Camp Association, we take a look at how many camps were able to adjust to the pandemic, institute new practices and operate successfully and safely based on the organization’s guidance.

inPERSPECTIVE / DOG PARKS: 2020, The Year of the Dog

Dogs have been the real winners over the past year, as social distancing requirements have kept more people at home with their canine companions. Dog parks have provided the perfect outlet for two- and four-legged friends to socialize.

inPRACTICE / AQUATICS: A New Home for Swimming Stars

AquaChamps Swim School has been offering comprehensive aquatic instruction to people of all abilities and ages since 1953, from infant swimming to competitive swim teams. In May 2020, they opened the doors of their new state-of-the-art aquatic facility in Oakland Park, Fla.

A Safe Space

From careful design and manufacturing through installation and use, safer playgrounds are made possible through continual innovation and ongoing maintenance. Learn more about how to keep kids safe while they're having fun.

Safer in the Water

From lifeguard training and water safety programing to technology that aids in drowning prevention, there are myriad ways to ensure aquatic facilities are as safe as possible.