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Focus On Function
Much about fitness has changed over the last few years, including the advent of virtual classes and the meteoric rise of pickleball. However, in gym facilities across the country, one of the more noticeable changes has little to do with exercise.
Restroom Renovation
When it comes to facility renovations in many park and recreation facilities, the one area that nearly all administrators want to upgrade is the restrooms.
Revamping A Comfort Station
Within one of the most diverse ZIP codes in Seattle, Wash., Brighton Playfield sits between a public middle school and a residential neighborhood, serving as a hub for students, neighbors, and community groups. Allied8 was hired by Seattle Parks & Recreation to renovate the existing comfort station, a classic brick structure built in 1923, which included an office and storage.
Know Before You Gotta Go
Park and recreation facilities, anxious to get their centers open and operating—safely—may be interested in an article published in The Washington Post in May 2020.
Designing An Inclusive Playground?
Inclusive parks provide a play experience for children with and without disabilities. They remove barriers and provide a positive and engaging experience for all children. While much thought is given to the play
Getting The Rust Out
Squeezing the last drops out of a budget is essential to making the most of any fiscal year. This includes improving the equipment on the property -- even the rusty stuff. One way to grind a few more years of life
Loy Blake Park, Utah Receives an Essential Easi-Set Restroom
The city of West Point recently revived the Loy Blake Park in Utah. The neglected park was transformed into usable space for residents in the surrounding community. The improved area provides a new standard of
New Trends In Restroom Design
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
The Denning Period
Many park and recreation centers in North America have what may be called their “denning period.” The term actually refers to the five months of the year when bears slow down but still walk around from time to
Defining Clean
Examining ATP-monitoring devicesКBy Robert KravitzКIn a world where public-health scares are a frequent concern, it is time to consider whether the surfaces in facilities--and most specifically in res
Effective Cleaning
Many administrators of park and recreation facilities love electric hand dryers, and the reasons are clear. They virtually eliminate the need to store and purchase paper towels, which can be a real cost savings.
Easi-Set Buildings Completes Recreational Lake Restroom Project On Time, Within Budget
Aiming for a Labor Day opening, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contracted Easi-Easi-Set precast concrete building licensed manufacturer Smith-Midland Corp., to complete a time-sensitive, 15 restroom project.
A Cape Cod Town Invests in Easi-Set Restrooms to Withstand Harsh Coastal Conditions
At the center of Cape Cod is Dennis, Mass. This beach town, which offers year-round attractions associated with its coastal location, has been updating its beachfront properties
Lack Of Loos An Urgent Issue
Picture a beautiful September day with cool breezes that offer people a first break from the sweltering summer. Family X decides to have a cookout at the local picnic area.
Dripping With Savings
Knowing how to fix many plumbing-related problems in a parks and recreation center can be a great convenience. Just think of all the money you can save getting an overflowing toilet or a backed-up
Public Restrooms
Editor's Note: This column, “LBWA” (Leadership By Wandering Around), is based on the premise that, in order to find out what's going on in the field, a parks and rec leader has to leave his or her des
A Dirty Little Subject
When it comes to cleaning and disinfecting, some park and rec administrators and cleaning professionals may be missing a few steps—and doing so can potentially cause serious harm to
Matching Park Restroom Design To Current Needs
Design needs for park restrooms have changed, with a greater focus on integrating family/special-needs restrooms, maintaining some or all facilities during the fall and winter,
What Stinks?
Summer is a great time for kids. They’re free to have fun in the sun and do pretty much what they want to do—within reason—for a good three months.