November 2025

Health, Opportunity & Connectedness

When I lived in New York City, I was a member of several upscale fitness clubs, including David Barton Gym and various Equinox locations. These

Editor's Notes 6 min read

Communication Boards

Inclusive playgrounds give all children an opportunity to enjoy one of the most essential parts of childhood—play. Unfortunately, many accessible playgrounds focus only on physical accommodations like ramps and wheelchair-accessible swings.

Parks 5 min read

More Than Fun

When temperatures rise, children and families across the country seek relief in the water—at local swimming pools, lakes, beaches, and/or splash pads. Yet for many communities, especially those that have been historically underserved, access to water-based recreation remains limited or nonexistent.

Aquatics 5 min read

From Community Need To Civic Icon

Nestled within a 63-acre campus adjacent to the Palm Coast Tennis Center, the City of Palm Coast’s new Southern Recreation Center in Florida is more than a sports complex.

Rec Facilities 5 min read

Conducting a “Sound” Pickleball Siting Study

Whether you love pickleball for its energetic, fast pace or hate it for the constant rhythmic, popping noise of the plastic ball, its status as one of the fastest-growing recreational sports in the United States is undeniable.

Rec Facilities 4 min read

High-Tech, High-Energy

After 25 years of sharing a stadium with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Clippers created a home of their own at the Intuit Dome, a $2-billion, state-of-the-art arena.

Rec Facilities 5 min read

Unmatched Durability

Communities are tasked with finding the best ways to build safe, sustainable, and inclusive recreational areas. Local leaders, parks and recreation directors, administrators, and government officials are often expected to move the needle on these foundational aspects in their counties.

Parks 5 min read