In this annual survey, we ask recreation, sports and fitness professionals to talk about some of the major aspects of their careers.

At the other end of the spectrum, sports facilities in local communities are finding new ways to offer more for their patrons.

Big stadiums for professional and college teams are adding new features that look back and forward. Many designers access the history of a place, and then mix in technology and other amenities to update the experience for game-goers.

If your aquatic facility is losing dollars, you might take a look at your program lineup. Get this critical piece of the puzzle right, and you can boost your bottom line.

Once upon a time, a scoreboard was just a big rectangle with some numbers on it to let spectators know how things stood. These days, with technological advances and creative innovations, they can do so much more than tell the score.

While your patrons actually have to show up to the health club if they want to get a workout, there are plenty of tools online to help motivate them and inspire you.

While there has been much unscientific discussion over the safety of tire crumb, the EPA’s final word is that it poses no risk. And, the benefits abound.

If you want to get scheduling done right, you’d be wise to check out the latest software offerings and all the ways they can help you manage better.

Since the 1970s, the owners of the Dedham Health & Athletic Complex have been growing and innovating. Learn more about how they’ve stayed on top of their game.

Careful consideration of community needs is leading to a growing aquatic facility. While kids can splash about now in the spraypark, in years to come, there will be so much more aquatic fun.