Considering Synthetic Turf Synthetic-turf projects require careful system selection, drainage, design, construction oversight, safety testing, and ongoing maintenance. This article is for Members only
Winning The War 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.
Maintenance Pillars For Natural-Grass Athletic Surfaces 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.
Going The Extra Mile Post-occupancy evaluations reveal how completed parks perform over time and help designers and maintenance teams improve future projects. This article is for Members only
Pouring With Answers An irrigation audit helps managers identify equipment problems, measure distribution and precipitation rates, and reduce wasted water. This article is for Members only
Financially Challenged Creative, low-cost strategies can help small communities improve aging recreation facilities without overwhelming limited budgets. This article is for Members only
More Fun, Less Funding Practical design and planning strategies can help agencies create engaging parks and trails without overspending limited funds. This article is for Members only
First-Class And Financially Feasible Well-engineered splash pads can control costs while delivering safe, reliable water play and avoiding expensive operational problems. This article is for Members only
Do You Need A Safety Net? Golf-course netting decisions require careful analysis of safety risks, site conditions, engineering, appearance, maintenance, and cost. This article is for Members only
Overseeding Overseeding decisions require balancing appearance, playability, climate, water, budgets, turf health, and local expectations. This article is for Members only
It Costs Something To Do Nothing Golf-course design decisions should account for long-term staffing, maintenance, water, equipment, and lifecycle costs from the outset. This article is for Members only
HVAC Standards Are Up In The Air Upcoming HVAC and refrigeration changes require recreation departments to understand new standards and prepare budgets, staff, and facilities. This article is for Members only
