Facility Design

For Rent

Flexible layouts, smart adjacencies, and separable spaces can reduce staffing needs and expand rental revenue at recreation facilities.

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Programming 5 min read

A Place To Gather

Thoughtful planning and a mix of recreation amenities can turn a community complex into a vibrant destination for residents and visitors.

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Parks 5 min read

Eye Candy

Boise State’s recreation programs show how thoughtful facility and program design can help students build friendships, confidence, and lasting experiences.

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Programming 2 min read

“Serve”-ing Two Masters Successfully

A partnership between Mecklenburg County and Queens University created a shared tennis center serving athletes, residents, events, and camps.

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Sports Fields 6 min read

The original maintenance yard facility, located in Rock Creek Regional Park in Derwood, Md., was built in the 1960s and served the park for decades. However, over time, the facility had deteriorated and needed to be updated and expanded to better meet the current needs of the department.

Parviz Izadjoo 5 min read

Rolling With The Times

Freestyle BMX’s Olympic debut raises questions about whether local skateparks can support safe, high-level athlete development.

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Parks 4 min read

The Epic Journey

This year, the city will open three new community staples that will change the way residents—and the entire Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex—play, relax, and revitalize, as “EpicCentral” approaches the end stages of its development. These include Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark, The Epic recreation and…

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Mark Massimino 5 min read

Soaking In Success At Ouray Hot Springs

Situated in the San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado and referred to as the “Switzerland of America,” Ouray is a true gem of the Rocky Mountain Region. The city’s beloved hot springs facility serves the community of 1,000 people as a recreation center as well as a tourist destination that…

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Walker Christensen 6 min read

Mega Complex Saves Mega Bucks

When the Rockford Park District in Rockford, Ill., opened its Indoor Sports Center on Mercyhealth Sportscore Two campus in May 2017, it became one of the largest sports facilities of its kind in the state. It was also the last in a series of projects for Reclaiming First—a community-wide…

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Dan J. Roszkowski and Mike Dudek 5 min read

Boarding All “Paws-engers”

Airport animal-relief stations support travelers with pets and service animals through accessible, sanitary, thoughtfully located facilities.

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Parks 5 min read

Boarding All “Paws-engers”

Karen Dunmore travels with her faithful, 3½-year-old West Highland Terrier, Katie. On a pampered scale of 1 to 10, Dunmore says Katie is a solid 12.

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David Ramirez 5 min read

Indoor-Outdoor Appeal

Castle Rock’s Miller Activity Complex blends indoor and outdoor recreation, flexible construction, and user-fee operations within a growing community park.

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Parks 5 min read

For Rent

A Place To Gather

Eye Candy

“Serve”-ing Two Masters Successfully

Knock It Down, Build It Again

Rolling With The Times

The Epic Journey

Soaking In Success At Ouray Hot Springs

Mega Complex Saves Mega Bucks

Boarding All “Paws-engers”

Boarding All “Paws-engers”

Indoor-Outdoor Appeal