Considerations in Community Pool Design
Community swimming pools continue to be popular, but they’ve come a long way in the past couple of decades. These days, in addition to being a home for swim lessons and recreational swimming, local community pools might include waterslides, poolside climbing walls and other amenities that increase their recreational and programming value. 

Design Trends in College Sports Facilities
Sports facilities are often designed to meet the needs not only of this diverse audience of athletes, but also spectators with their professional-sports-driven expectations. Here we talk to some design experts about successful college sports facility design.

Cooling & Hydration Strategies for Hot Days
On the hottest days of summer, it can be challenging for park-goers and other participants in outdoor sports and recreation to cool off, especially in areas challenged by heat islands, heat waves and rising temps. Here, we’ll look at some smart strategies for helping them keep cool and hydrated.

Ideas on the Evolution of Learn-to-Swim Programs
Swimming lessons are one of the foundations of aquatic programming—and also a cornerstone of water safety. In this feature, we’ll take a look at the importance of learn-to-swim programs, with ideas from the experts on how to encourage more people to learn this life-saving skill.

Encouraging Exploration With Adventurous Play
Playgrounds that encourage kids to explore and stretch their limits keep the fun going. Learn more about adventurous playground equipment to get your community started on its own play adventure.

With Big Environmental Challenges Come Great Park Opportunities 
Parks can be a big part of environmental solutions to problems like flooding, heat and more. Here we take a closer look at what it takes to create resilient parks.

Strength Training, Whole-Body Wellness & Sense of Space Are Top Trends
The fitness industry has come a long way from the early days of Jack Lalanne and Jane Fonda. From bodyweight-driven exercise to high-tech wearables and AI trainers, fitness facilities have a lot to keep track of to ensure they are offering a well-rounded program of options to members. In this feature, we take a look at some of the current trends in fitness. 

Combine Synthetic and Natural Turf to Meet Sports Field Demand
From the grass fields hosting parks & rec youth sports to the synthetic turf fields of the pros, sports fields come in all shapes, sizes and even materials. This month, we take a look at how to choose the best field design and sports turf, whether natural or synthetic, for your facility, along with some expert tips on keeping your fields in playing shape.