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Why Are More Communities Investing in Outdoor Fitness?

More communities are seeing that outdoor fitness areas pack a lot of benefits into a small footprint at an affordable price. "We see fitness equipment incorporated into brand new parks, as standalone additions and as larger renovations," says Allison Abel

John Prince Park in Lake Worth, Fla. [Photo courtesy of Greenfields Outdoor Fitness]

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How One Mayor’s Vision - and a New Business Model - Made Russellville’s Parks Transformation Possible

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Without a permanent sales tax, Russellville, Ark., can’t rely on long-term bonding for major capital projects, forcing improvements to wait for available funding or be completed in phases over multiple budget cycles. PLD provided a solution…

How One Mayor’s Vision - and a New Business Model - Made Russellville’s Parks Transformation Possible

Rainouts Prompt Call to Reevaluate Field Standards

The Calgary Minor Soccer Association has had to cancel or reschedule hundreds of games this summer due to fields rendered unusable by heavy July rains. The association is asking the community for help finding locations to play, and asking the city to take

Legal Challenge Offers Lessons in Parking Lot Siting

A good example of the unintended problems that can result when parking lots are built next to residential neighborhoods is John Perry et al. v. Town of Putnam, 131 A.3d 1284 (2016).

[Illustration by Arnel Reynon]

Study: Composition of Turf a Factor in Football Injuries

A study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting showed that the infill weight of synthetic turf surfaces play a role in the rate of injuries among high school football players.

Utility, Revenue Driving Soccer Complex Design

Youth soccer has become more than a recreational activity. Spurred by the success of U.S. national and professional teams and the efforts of organizations like the U.S. Soccer Foundation, participation continues to grow, as does the demand for more space.

(Images courtesy LPA Inc.)

New and Improved: Fitness Equipment, Pool Pumps and More

A look at the latest products to help outfit your facility, including fitness equipment, pool pumps and locker technology.

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Pickleball Finds a Home on New, Existing Outdoor Courts

How outdoor courts are finding revitalization by welcoming the Pickleball popularity surge.

Volunteers paint the pickleball courts at ACC Senior Services in Sacramento, Calif. [Photo by Heman Lee]

New Product Roundup: Spin Bikes, Turf Systems and More

A look at the latest products, including spin bikes, turf systems and more.

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Turf Industry Bolsters Defense of Crumb Rubber Safety

The synthetic turf industry defends the safety of crumb rubber infill

[Photo courtesy of Fort Worth Paschal High School]

New Projects: FIU Wellness Center | Maryland Event Center | Tiger Stadium

A look at new facility projects from around the country: FIU Wellness Center, Maryland Event Center, Tiger Stadium

[Renderings Courtesy CannonDesign]

San Jose Considering Dirt Soccer Fields

In the world's poorest countries, kids play soccer on fields of dirt. San Jose's Parks and Recreation Commission is considering whether or not dirt fields are a viable alternative to traditional soccer fields.

Youth Soccer League Sues NFL Over Field Use

The NFL plans to transform the turf at a youth soccer complex next to Levi’s Stadium into a space for media broadcasts for the upcoming Super Bowl, but representatives of the Santa Clara Youth Soccer League plan to fight them.

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