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The 9-Step Guide to Community Recreation Center Planning Part 1

Every city has its issues. Increasing crime rates, expanding waistlines, a shrinking sense of community- the list can go on and on, from poverty among our citizens to a burgeoning environmental crisis. And while there’s no one cure for all that ails us, there are organizations that have continually been

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The 9-Step Guide to Community Recreation Center Planning Part 2

If you are reading this article, you are likely aware of the ability of our nation’s recreation centers to enhance our communities. It’s also likely that you are aware that these same recreation centers are underfunded and undervalued and how that diminishes their relevance. Community recreation centers are central to

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Best Practices for Pre-Opening a New Sports Facility

They are all there; the mayor, city councilmen, prominent business owners, and so many excited faces from the community. All waiting for that moment when the ribbon is cut and a venue that will come to define their community opens its doors. There is no more of an exciting time

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5 Benefits of Outsourcing Sports Facility Management

Sports facilities are born out of vision. Whether it’s an opportunity to capture a piece of the $15 billion sports tourism industry or to increase access to athletics and recreation for local citizens, it starts with an idea and the desire to push it forward. However, if that vision is

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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

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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

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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.

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