It seems like every day the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other governmental agencies are passing a new regulation prohibiting yet another activity on waterfront property.

Rather than traditional flat-water rectangular pools, stimulating waterparks are becoming the norm for today’s recreational aquatic experience. Once the decision has been made to build a mini, medium, or

This past June, I paused to observe an energetic 5-year-old who was getting a lifeguard’s attention by yelling, “Hey, lifeguard, look at me!” As an aquatic manager, I’ve heard those five

As the nation emerges from one of the coldest winters in recent memory, recreation specialists will begin to see water enthusiasts flocking back for sun, exercise, and water recreation.

Although it was common knowledge that the local Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) store was the place to buy hiking boots and obtain topographical maps, the store was also a great place to find

As an expert witness called to testify by attorneys in numerous drowning or near-drowning cases, I’ve observed a victim’s family members attempt to ease the pain of losing (or almost

Pulling into the parking lot piled high with snow at 4:00 a.m., Dane knew that those workers’ vehicles without four-wheel drive would never make it in or out of the valley safely.

In the following scenarios, ask yourself what you would do as a recreation professional:

An 11-year-old boy is at baseball practice. All the players on his team are actively participating in a drill.

Robert G. Ingersoll, after visiting the tomb of Napoleon:

A little while ago I stood by the grave of Napoleon, a magnificent tomb of gilt and gold, fit almost for a

Several years ago Mike Buchanan, the superintendent for the city of Manhattan (Kan.) Parks and Recreation Department, was tending to some business at the park on a warm Saturday morning in July.

The modern game of golf evolved from what 15th-century Scots knew as “gowf,” when it was played on the rolling, sandy terrain common on Scotland’s eastern coast, called “links land.”

Photo: © Can Stock Photo Inc. / barr5557Whether you are volunteering as a coach for a town league or a school, coaching youth sports is not easy. Finding the time between busy work schedules and fami

Staff members of the Mt. Pleasant Parks Department in Michigan knew they needed a more efficient and earth-friendly way to complete daily park-maintenance tasks. After exploring

Every day, about 10 people die from unintentional drowning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of these fatalities, two are children aged 14 or younger.

Located just outside of Washington D.C. is Stratford Park in Arlington, Va. This 3.8-acre park received its first major update since it was established over 50 years ago. This park was renovated to include a Little

The trend in building layout is moving towards single-occupant design for multiple reasons. First, people feel the safest when they have the room to themselves in a public facility and if a caregiver or parent needs

Taking a hike, running around a playground, and going on a pontoon boat ride may seem routine to the casual observer, but outdoor recreational experiences such as these can be life-changing for children with

Adapted aquatic opportunities cater to a wide range of patrons. Although the phrase “adapted aquatics” typically conjures up images of older adults and persons with significant disabilities,

When Berry Ellison strolled into the presentation for the Riverfront Park Redevelopment Program, he didn’t know he was about to welcome the city of Spokane’s version of New York

Photo: © Can Stock Photo Inc. / KurhanIn January 2000, the Lower Paxton Township Parks and Recreation Department (Harrisburg, Penn.), completed construction of a 59,000-square-foot recreation

In recent years, most parks and recreation agencies have had to deal with the economic realities of reduced revenue and higher personnel costs. On the recreation side, program fees

Building a sports complex is EXPENSIVE! Let’s get this out of the way. Unless you recently won the Mega Millions jackpot the cost of a sports complex is probably important to you. There are

The fds Sport Series Dethatcher comes in 3 sizes and is capable of being towed by tractor or All Terrain Quad for light or heavy maintenance on Arenas or Race Tracks. Check the video out for more details.

Multiple factors should be considered when installing playing fields for parks and sports complexes, and chief among them is whether to install synthetic or natural turf. Each type has

Communal spaces unite communities. Athletic surfaces are not solely dedicated fields: In open and flat areas, spontaneous games pop up among friends, families, and sports teams. Facility

A weed is most commonly defined as “a plant out of place.” It can more formally be defined as a plant that interferes with the welfare of humans or livestock or is otherwise objectionable. In

In recent years, most parks and recreation agencies have had to deal with the economic realities of reduced revenue and higher personnel costs. On the recreation side, program fees

Soil salinity refers to the concentration of total dissolved salts in the soil. The dissolved salts release cations (positive charge) and anions (negative charge) to water.

How can parks departments, school districts and others who manage recreational facilities balance the conflicting needs of their many user groups (players, parents, athletic directors,

Although high summer temperatures just ended, anytime is a good time to make sure your irrigation system is running at its peak potential. An irrigation audit ensures you are not

As municipalities consider switching from legacy lighting to energy-efficient and controllable state-of-the-art LED sports lighting, it’s important that they begin with a clean slate. 

The Brazilian athlete Pelé popularized a nickname for soccer: “the beautiful game.” As a landscape architect and life-long soccer player, these two worlds came together in 2016

Wichita, Kan. – Great Plains Industries announces the QS200 Insertion Ultrasonic Flowmeter as the Landscape Irrigation Category winner in the New Product Contest at the Irrigation Show and Education

Park City, UT—Snowsports Industries America (SIA) announced the launch of United By Winter, a climate advocacy platform for the winter sports industry. The campaign is intended to give SIA members the

Los Angeles, Calif.—Precor, a global leader in providing premium fitness products, services, and experiences involving cardio, strength, group training, and networked fitness, and Spivi Inc, an industry

The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) is expanding from having a half-time Executive Director to having two half-time positions: Executive Director and Technical Director, and now has entered

Lincoln, Neb. – The architectural duo of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw will be honored with the Don A. Rossi Award, given annually by the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) in recognition of their

FOREST HILL, MD –The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders, designers and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has

WASHINGTON, DC – December 17, 2018: Sweden has been granted the opportunity to host Special Olympics’ flagship sporting event, the World Winter Games in 2021.

WASHINGTON — A fuel price forecast published by the U.S. Energy Administration last month expects gasoline prices to average more than $2.75 per gallon in 2019, and the Propane

FOREST HILL, MD –The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for designers, builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has

Colorado Springs, COLORADO­—The National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) has announced the winners of its annual Instructor Awards, presented to active NSPF Instructors

Skater owned and operated, American Ramp Company builds over 200 skateparks annually throughout the world and is the only firm that offers 4 distinct product lines. Quality, selection and credibility distinguish ARC as the clear leader in the industry.

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