Podcast Episodes

Rec Facilities: Cultivating A Dedicated Group-Fitness Team

Retaining instructors is the key to a quality program

By Stephanie Chelar

The heart and soul of any fitness center is its group-exercise program. Nearl…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Rec Facilities: Beyond Bricks and Mortar

Understanding all components of a project budget

By Thomas Betti

Envisioning the possibilities of a new community center or sports facility is exciting…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Sports Fields: Calculating Demand

Using data and partnerships to determine sports-field placement

By Clement Lau

Park planning has become increasingly data-driven in recent years. For i…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Sports Fields: Stormwater Management Takes The Field

Score a victory by incorporating infrastructure to mitigate flooding

By Thomas P. Shay

Many parks, recreation, and athletic facilities serve as communi…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Sports Fields: Pickleball And Tennis

Drawing the line for optimal playability

By Mary Helen Sprecher 

The only thing more prevalent than pickleball these days is this question: “Should we …

2 years, 10 months ago

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Rec Facilities: Focus On Function

Universal locker rooms evolve to offer more utility, accessibility, and privacy

By Jefferey Spivey

Much about fitness has changed over the last few yea…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Aquatics: A Tidal Wave Of Support

Season 6 Episode 4

Aquatic-fitness classes explode in popularity thanks to a dedicated instructor

By Mike McLaughlin

Envision 112 people in a pool jumping and shooting ba…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Sports Fields: Play Up Social Opportunities

Season 6 Episode 5

Use shade to increase use of sports facilities

By Mary Helen Sprecher

One of the great advantages of sports is they bring people together. Let’s face i…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Parks: The Master Planning Mindset

Season 6 Episode 6

From napkin sketches to developing lasting landscapes

By Douglas Gerber

Whether a master-planning idea emerges from public-outreach efforts, community …

2 years, 10 months ago

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Rec Facilities: Cultivating A Community Gathering Space

Season 6 Episode 2

Creating a rec center with a farmhouse feel

By Zach Bisek and Lauren McKissack

What began as a homestead fueled by the Gold Rush and then turned into …

2 years, 10 months ago

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