The synthetic turf market is evolving, but at the same time, turf has come under scrutiny for a variety of reasons. Here are a few answers to questions park officials frequently ask.
We can protect ourselves and the environment and bring back the beauty and splendor of a star-filled night sky by reducing light pollution.
Learn about the different ways Rocky Gap State Park has enhanced its trail safety.
The role of community centers now stretches beyond their impact on an individual’s quality of life to include their impact on the sustained health of our communities and our cultures.
Learn how El Centro created a feasibility study and master plan for a new aquatics center that would provide a year-round aquatics experience to Imperial County.
Read about the exciting developments in the city of Evanston, Illinois with regards to expanding equitable shoreline access.
Using the latest research and guidelines, playgrounds can be designed to exceed minimum legal obligations for accessibility and create a unique, inclusive playground experience that enables and empowers all people.
Combining eco-efficiency and performance, cork is one such product that has tremendous potential in the fields of urban construction, rehabilitation and outdoor areas.
Read about the importance of adaptive kayak launches.
The Town of Lexington Recreation and Community Programs invited community members to build fairy houses and gnome homes at Whipple Hill.
This article provides a detailed explanation of the different ways that shade can add value to a park.
Learn about some of the most critical field maintenance recovery practices that will keep natural grass surfaces in great shape.
Consider how strategic investments in recreation facilities may encourage youth sports participation and increase equity and inclusion.
The story of the revitalization of Iron Horse Park near downtown Tucson, Arizona.
Design choices can have a significant impact on the legacy and community aspects of a playground.
The Forest River Outdoor Recreation & Nature Center in Salem, Massachusetts, is a vital source of recreation and education.
In 2014, Wichita (Kansas) Parks and Recreation began work on development of an aquatics master plan to replace and upgrade pools that were built in the 1950s.
Learn some of the best ways to ensure you are creating a space that provides the benefits your community is looking for.
Adaptive and inclusive aquatics services save lives. Where should we begin when providing those services?
To minimize the risks of UV exposure, the top recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is to stay in the shade.
City of Parkersburg, West Virginia, expanded City Park Pool to include a splash pad that welcomes children and families of all abilities.
The newly renovated West End Park includes sidewalks and boardwalks for accessibility.
South Portland Department of Parks, Recreation and Waterfront reassessed how it maintained its 150-acre recreation facility.
The vision of the Rosewood Nature Study Area is to establish and steward a publicly accessible Great Basin wetland habitat.
This family entertainment center has served thousands of people, increased tourism to the city and received community gratitude.
Here are a few trends in aquatics programs that will continue to shape the field.
Understand how three features included in your software can help you continue connecting with and supporting your community.
An ADA coordinator provides his firsthand knowledge and insight about ADA standards.
As esports continue to grow and evolve, local park districts and communities are learning more and more about ways to engage youth and adult gamers alike.
Find out how City of American Canyon in California’s Napa County was able to reopen its facilities successfully using a three-phase approach.
Since March 2020, the American Camp Association has focused on how it thinks about health, safety, risk management and quality.
Target Field head groundskeeper sheds light on the effects of weather on the field.
The park and recreation agency recently completed a landmark energy efficiency project to improve lighting at many sites while lowering the agency’s costs and maintenance needs.
Learn how city of Brooklyn Park (Minnesota) golf courses kept up maintenance in 2020.
Leading aquatic facilities have found a solution that has eliminated and prevented “pool” odor and its “nose blinding” effect.
Since walking is an any-season sport, durability and ease of maintenance are critical to keeping tracks consistently accessible.
Here are some ways to keep your public restrooms safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As park and recreation professionals, you have valuable insight to contribute about how to make aquatics healthier and safer for everyone.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the slow reopening of our nation, the Orlando, Florida, Parks Build Community Grand Avenue Park project continues to move forward.
Learn how new cooling technology is combating the issue of extreme heat on synthetic turf fields.
Utilizing your space more efficiently can help increase recreation programming initiatives and expand opportunities for your local community.
The National Recreation and Park Association's 10th Parks Build Community (PBC) project continues with the Grand Avenue Park renovation in Orlando, Florida.
NRPA and its research partners provide a Year One report on the evaluation of the health, public safety and economic impacts of the Baltimore PBC project.
Learn why water safety education does not require a pool, especially in the age of COVID-19.
Due to health risks from exposure to UV radiation, shade canopies are quickly becoming required equipment rather than optional amenities.
Recreational facilities are providing longer playing times, more consistent safety and improved performance — with significantly less maintenance — thanks to synthetic turf.
