May 2025 - PRB+ Magazine

A Reminder To Play

If there’s a constant across the specialties we cover during the editorial year, it’s change. Be it technological advancements, economic instability, or job-specific trends, the goalpost is always moving, and it’s our job to cover what’s different so we can keep you informed.

Editor's Notes 4 min read

Goal-Oriented

Excitement permeated the playground at Burnet Elementary in Dallas, Texas as students wearing U.S. Soccer Foundation jerseys lined up for a ceremonial “first kick.” The crowd was gathered to celebrate a new soccer mini-pitch system designed and donated to spread the sport.

Parks 5 min read

Equity In Grantmaking

Situated between majestic Puget Sound and the iconic Cascade mountains, King County, Wash., is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. Thousands of parks of all sizes dot the county, home to 2.3 million people, but these public open spaces are not distributed equitably.

Parks 6 min read

Greenspaces Of The Future

Access to parks and greenspaces has been long recognized as a significant contributing factor to communities’ health and wellness.

Parks 5 min read

Joining The Big Leagues

In a landmark development for the local athletic community, the Hialeah Parks and Community Engagement Department proudly introduced Hialeah Elite, the city's first-ever travel basketball program.

Parks 4 min read

A Deeper Purpose

In a city renowned for its dynamic food culture and growing sports scene, Seattle’s SODO neighborhood is preparing to welcome a one-of-a-kind entertainment destination: Picklewood Paddle Club — Courts & Kitchen.

Rec Facilities 4 min read

For The Win

Flag football gains yardage in parks and rec It’s difficult to miss the news about youth flag football’s growth. Consider the following: * The

Programming 5 min read

A Dream Realized

Climbing is more than just a sport—it’s a journey of perseverance, patience, and humility. As Jeremy Salyers, co-founder of BedRock Climbing Facility, says, “Climbing is a very humbling sport.

Rec Facilities 4 min read

Through or Thorough

The spelling difference between getting through staff training and getting thorough staff training is just a single, lowercase “o.” The real-world difference could be life or death.

Camps 9 min read

Case Study: Hitting The Right Notes

By a quiet creek in Amherst, N.Y., Alex Eadie, the Senior Director of Advancement at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo (JCC), can hear the faint sound of bells and chimes as he walks up the path by the creek into the Irving M. Shuman Campground.

Camps 3 min read

Camp Administration 101

Staff members are a camp director’s most valuable asset, so it is important to get the right people in the door and, once they’re onboard, keep them around.

Camps 4 min read

The Battle For Balance

One of the most distinct memories from my first coaching experience happened before I ever had a team! I signed my son up for T-ball and volunteered to coach.

Columns 3 min read