Neighborly Design After a destructive fire, Glenview Park District built a stronger maintenance facility through neighborhood engagement, careful design, and sustainable features. This article is for Members only
Explore, Create, Engage Recreation leaders share practical ways to keep youth programming fresh, inclusive, engaging, and responsive to children’s changing interests. This article is for Members only
Smooth Skating Cosca Regional Park transformed an eroded hillside into a distinctive skatepark by turning difficult terrain and drainage constraints into design assets. This article is for Members only
What Is A Brand? A strong parks and recreation brand grows from an organization’s purpose, culture, decisions, relationships, and the experience it consistently delivers. This article is for Members only
Something For Everyone Community-driven BMX and skate facilities can transform underused sites into welcoming destinations for riders of every age and skill level. This article is for Members only
A Tale Of Three Projects Lessons from three Illinois projects reveal five strategies for creating sustainable nature centers rooted in their sites and communities. This article is for Members only
“Mini” Steps For Man Miniature golf can provide inclusive family recreation, lasting community value, strong profit margins, and a quick return on investment. This article is for Members only
The Invisible Playground A collaborative planning process helped Bloomington create a playground that respects a historic park while welcoming children and families. This article is for Members only
Pay For Play Designing the playground first can protect play value, guide the surrounding park plan, and prevent infrastructure from consuming the budget. This article is for Members only
It Takes A City Bemidji used broad community input and dedicated sales-tax funding to shape a city park around the needs of its users. This article is for Members only
The Beginning Of The Road Mandan Park District built voter support for a sales-tax measure designed to fund a new community sports complex. This article is for Members only
Spread The Word Clear communication, community input, and a focused campaign helped build public support for a new aquatic center. This article is for Members only
