Parks and Recreation

The future is now for recreation centers around the world. As the needs, desires, and tastes of individuals evolve, so too must the designs of recreation center architects for these community-defining facilities. The “rec center” of old is undergoing a necessary transformation for the following reasons: Evolving needs of your

Having a great park and recreation system is the hallmark of a vibrant community, a trait which is witnessed daily by citizens in municipalities across the country. In Madison, Wis., assets such as Vilas Park with its zoo, sandy beach, and iconic Old woman’s shoe, not only provide learning opportunities

How are your parks and recreation assets doing? If you can answer this question without a series of ‘um’s’, ‘ah’s’, and the statement, “that’s a good question”, you are really doing your homework. The question “how’s your parks and recreation assets doing?” is exceedingly difficult to answer because so many

It was once said that “failing to plan is planning to fail.” The saying applies to nearly every facet of life and business and is especially relevant when it comes to planning for the creation or enhancement of a parks and recreation asset. These projects often involve a number of

There’s power in your parks and recreation assets. Especially when they are optimized. Numerous studies in recent years have linked community parks to higher property values (and higher tax revenues), improved health for residents living near a park, and reduced crime rates. That greenspace or recreation center in your city