Recreation Centers - PRB+ Magazine

Right On Target

Located at the Jack A. Claes Pavilion in Elk Grove, Ill., the Pavilion Aquatics Center (PAC) is a facility of the Elk Grove Park District. From April 2013 to February 2014, the PAC underwent a $9-million renovation:

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Diane Malinowski 5 min read

Endless Possibilities

The initial vision for Rustad Recreation Center began in 2011 as the West Fargo Park District in North Dakota became aware of the community’s rapid growth and the need for indoor recreational space.

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Katie Ettish 5 min read

A First For Naperville

Fort Hill Activity Center’s successful opening reflects strong research, community input, thoughtful amenities, responsive operations, and strategic marketing.

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Programming 5 min read

The Denning Period

Recreation centers can use slower winter months to review snow contracts, winterize plumbing, deep-clean restrooms, and restore floors.

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Programming 5 min read

Senior Programming Soars

West Fargo expanded active senior programming by listening to residents and offering fitness, pickleball, cards, wellness walks, and community events.

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Programming 4 min read

Out Of Commission

When Hirsch Recreation Center closed for renovation, mobile programming kept a vulnerable neighborhood connected to recreation and support.

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Programming 4 min read

Keeping The Bones Of A Building Healthy

Proactive facility management combines operations planning, preventive maintenance, technology, and staff involvement to protect major public assets.

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Programming 6 min read

A Programming Explosion!

Huntersville’s new recreation center expanded programs, tournament capacity, enrollment, and service to residents while generating economic impact.

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Programming 4 min read

A Healthy Bottom Line

Municipal recreation facilities can improve long-term profitability through clear goals, market differentiation, sales training, and simple pricing.

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Programming 6 min read

The Epic Journey

This year, the city will open three new community staples that will change the way residents—and the entire Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex—play, relax, and revitalize, as “EpicCentral” approaches the end stages of its development. These include Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark, The Epic recreation and…

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Mark Massimino 5 min read

Making The Cut

Memories of a rapidly growing Castle Rock introduce a recreation complex designed to meet changing community needs without operating subsidies.

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Programming 2 min read

A Dirty Little Subject

Cleaning and disinfecting are distinct processes; understanding proper sequence, dwell time, soil removal, and product use helps protect facility users.

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Programming 5 min read