Rec Facilities

Setting Sail

“We giggled like kids when we got back to the dock. We had that much fun!” That’s how a longtime instructor described a recent ocean sailing class at Marina Park in the City of Newport Beach, Calif.

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Appealing To A Wider Audience

Shalom Austin’s Dell Jewish Community Center merges heritage with modern design Community centers serve as vital hubs that unite residents, fostering a sense of

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Decades In The Making

On a former industrial site overlooking the Potomac River in Arlington, Va., a 20-year dream has come to fruition.

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Wouldn't It Be Nice To Have...

I'd love an ice rink, but what about the common good? Like with most places, I live in a small town reeling with

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Designing Buildings That Can Adapt to Changing Needs Through the Years

Loved For The Long Haul In the Central District in Seattle, Wash., there’s a famed modernist pool called the Medgar Evers Pool. Opened in

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What To Consider in Selecting Athletic Surfacing for Indoor Facilities

Take It Inside! When the weather cools down, indoor recreation centers begin to see more action. And, maybe right about now, some employees are looking

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Creating a Program to Show Every Employee That They Matter

Developing employee recognition programs that work for parks and rec agencies Listen as audio No matter the size of a park agency, all of them

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Administration 6 min read

Lessons in Leadership

All I know I learned from my horses Listen to audio I’ve never heard an effective leader say that leadership is easy—it’s

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Inspiration 7 min read

Marketing Messages That Work for the Parks & Rec Industry

Building a True Brand Fan Listen to audio It takes a lot of effort and planning to stand out in today’s world full of

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Does Your Park Need a New Logo?

Refreshing your visual identity Listen to audio Since 2020, state parks have seen massive upticks in visitors. The pandemic forced people to self-reflect and find

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Marketing & Technology 5 min read

ADA Requirements for Digital Parks and Recreation Communications

Ensuring equitable access Listen to audio In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology holds a paramount position in the functioning of local governments,

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Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Park Design

Listen to audio With many changes in programming, ADA-access, and opportunities to inclusively serve all members of a diverse community, a paradigm shift has occurred,

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DEIB 5 min read