Industry Visionary Jim Arnold Joins The Sports Facilities Companies Team
Every so often a child’s play can be an indicator of what lies ahead for his career. As a kid Jim Arnold would draw soccer complexes – when he wasn’t our on the field playing the sport he loved. And these weren’t the blocky, stick-figure-esque creations of the typical kid. These drawings included field layouts […]
The Guide to Tackling Parks and Recreation’s Biggest Issues
Many of the nation’s parks and recreation systems are facing a far-reaching set of challenges that threaten their ability to serve the physical and economic needs of the communities around them. Countless reports demonstrate how the presence of recreational assets can enhance the quality of life of residents, solve a number of societal issues, and […]
What Sports Mean to Kids- The Brendan Tori Story
Throughout the United States, children are energetically bouncing around football fields chasing, hitting, juking, and soaking in a little instruction from their coaches. They love the sport and see their potential for greatness as limitless. Even if it’s not in football, they know that they can be the next great soccer player or astronaut, or […]
How Recreation Can Lead to Recovery- A Strategy for Rebound
There’s power in the places where people gather. Parks, recreation centers, and sports venues have long been the hubs for social activity from leagues and tournaments to camps to silver sneakers. And while the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily put these activities on hold, it can’t dull the power the facilities themselves. In fact, these community gathering […]
4 Partners for Parks and Recreation Systems
In the words of Helen Keller, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Parks and recreation systems throughout our country hold the key to creating dramatically positive outcomes both from a physical and economic standpoint. From increasing property values to increasing test scores for afterschool program attendees to the reduction […]
Sports Facility Marketing During the Coronavirus
In the year 2020, a question that has lurked in the background among concerns about our personal well-being and the health of our businesses is the idea of what we will do when things are “normal” again. It’s a largely individual question, but it speaks to what we as a society feel we’ve been lacking […]
How to Activate your Recreation Master Plan?
We’ve all heard hundreds of sayings about the importance of planning. In all parts of life, we know that having a clear understanding of the outcome you desire to achieve and a set of logical steps to get there is the cornerstone of goal achievement. It’s no different when it comes to parks and recreation […]
The Step by Step Guide to Parks and Recreation Optimization Part 2
In communities throughout the United States, parks and recreation departments have dramatic impacts on the health and wellness of its citizens. In the case of children and young adults, they are literally changing lives for the better. According to the Aspen Institute Project Play, children who engage in physical activity are 1/10th as likely to […]
The Step by Step Guide to Parks and Recreation Optimization Part 1
The sport of running is one that involves continual growth. Even if you have the ideal body type, you must work to improve your endurance, strength, and speed, whether it’s through performing sprint exercises at the local track, logging in miles at a scenic trail park in your area, or working out in the gym […]
The Health Benefits of Climbing for Kids
Years ago on a lazy Saturday afternoon, I laid back on my couch, grabbed the remote, and perused the TV for something to watch. My daughter, who was two at the time, plops next to me on the couch. She shot me a mischievous smile as I continued to watch TV. In what it felt […]
Rock Climbing Gyms vs. Fun Walls
For some of us, the melodic pace of jogging on the treadmill is not enough to scratch the exercise itch. It’s those people who will find the idea of scaling the side of mountain enchanting. However, if the mountains aren’t a close drive, the gear is not within reach, or you are yet at the […]
The Sports Facility Development Process from Vision to Construction
Do you have a vision for a sports, recreation, or entertainment complex in your community? A place where young athletes from throughout the region take to the diamond to battle in intense competitions before fans and family? A complex that provides a sense of place for your community and serves as an economic impact driver […]
