Project Portfolio A portfolio of recreation, aquatic, sports, and park projects presents facility costs, designs, features, architects, and completion details. This article is for Members only
Everyone Does Custodial Cleanup Making cleanliness everyone’s responsibility improves recreation-center appearance, customer service, safety, and daily operations. This article is for Members only
Breaking The Silence DeKalb County’s Redan Recreation Center used collaborative planning and thoughtful site design to deliver its first new facility in decades. This article is for Members only
Mental Notes On Metal Desks A tribute to the durability, versatility, history, and enduring character of the classic metal desk in parks and recreation facilities. This article is for Members only
Start Small But Think Big Energy audits, lighting controls, efficient equipment, staff habits, maintenance, and long-term planning can lower recreation-facility costs. This article is for Members only
A Healthy Partnership Healthcare partnerships can add wellness services, rehabilitation programs, members, and revenue to recreation centers. This article is for Members only
Lighting Up Leisure Advanced glazing brings comfortable daylight into recreation facilities while reducing glare, lighting, energy use, and operating costs. This article is for Members only
What’s Hogging All The Energy? Audits, efficient systems, operational changes, and creative financing can help recreation centers reduce energy costs. This article is for Members only
More Building For The Buck Deerfield turned a former Chicago Bulls practice facility into a recreation center with fitness, gymnasium, walking, and community space. This article is for Members only
Coming Home To The Cows Geneva’s Persinger Recreation Center uses farm-inspired design to connect a modern facility with the community’s rural heritage. This article is for Members only
Bearing The Essentials Smaller lockers, cubbies, and strategically placed storage can free recreation-center space for programs while still serving patrons. This article is for Members only
