TreeTop Escape When the West Chicago Park District opened the ARC Center in 2014, the goal was simple yet ambitious: to bring all the city’s recreation services under one roof and to create a true community hub for residents of all ages.
Come One, Come All Neighborhood parks are places where many children participate in their first athletic program.
Lessons In Community Building The groundbreaking of Decatur, Alabama’s new Community Recreation Center at Wilson Morgan Park marked more than the beginning of another construction project—it was the start of a new chapter of growth for the city and its residents.
Gateways To Wildlife Los Angeles County is home to some of the most diverse natural landscapes in the nation, ranging from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Pacific coastline. This article is for Paid-members only
Save The Trees? A young man said this to me recently as my team worked on a tree-removal project. Although I couldn’t answer him then, I still felt a need to explain why it was necessary to remove a significant amount of overgrowth from his school’s courtyard. This article is for Paid-members only
Light-Bulb Moment Adding lighting to sports facilities brings a raft of advantages. It increases patron safety and allows facilities (fields, courts, or any other structure) to host more hours of play, particularly after school or work. This article is for Paid-members only
Olympic Energy Imagine walking into a park where kids test their balance as they scramble up a climbing boulder, teens challenge themselves on trickier moves, and parents share tips as they problem-solve a route together. This article is for Paid-members only
Elegance And Innovation Glass is more than just a material—it's a statement of modern elegance and innovation. This article is for Paid-members only
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. This article is for Paid-members only
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. This article is for Paid-members only
Good Neighbors Conventional wisdom dictates that good fences make good neighbors, but when it comes to sports facilities (e.g., courts, fields, pathways, and the like), the issue is more complex. This article is for Paid-members only
A Community Milestone After years of gathering feedback, planning, designing, and constructing, the much-anticipated Queen Creek Recreation and Aquatic Center in Arizona opened on March 29, 2025. This article is for Paid-members only
