Closing Encounters - Nicholas Brown
Communities slash park and recreation services.

Package Deal - Rob Bishop and Barry Klein
Prepackaged group fitness programs might be right for your club, but only if you do them correctly.

Minor Details - Nicholas Brown
Strict usage rules at one city's pools are designed to prevent drowning accidents among children.

Same Difference - Andrew Cohen
Recreation centers share many components and design priorities, yet no two designs are alike.

Middle of Nowhere - Michael Popke
Cuts to middle school sports could leave prospective high school student-athletes with fewer places to play.

Air Fresheners - Michael Popke
Advances in dehumidification efforts target chloramines and other gases that leave aquatics facility patrons gasping for breath.

Facebook Value - Paul Steinbach
Social media offers ideal ways for ticket departments to build relationships and boost revenue.

Who's the Boss? - John T. Wolohan
In reviewing whether an employment relationship exists, the real issue for the courts is control.

Scrum City - Nicholas Brown
A Colorado municipality is boldly investing in becoming a rugby mecca.

Senior Circuits - Andrew Cohen
Although they're already constructed on four continents, so-called "playgrounds for seniors" are making news as a potential worldwide trend.

Games Swimmers Play - Steve Crocker and Michelle Schwartz
Collegiate aquatic centers are increasingly incorporating design elements and equipment that accommodate high-activity usage.

Stunted Growth - Paul Steinbach
Despite persistent challenges, a half-dozen schools attempt to lift competitive cheer to prestigious heights.

Hit Hard - Michael Popke
Heightened awareness of concussions is changing the culture of prep sports.

Weighty Issue - John T. Wolohan
A fitness center injury lawsuit illustrates the importance of a proper risk management plan.

Sea Change - Andrew Cohen
A new fitness and nutrition system provides Navy personnel with the guidance they've been seeking.

Twitter Rivals - Paul Steinbach
Social media is revolutionizing how sports are consumed, as well as how schools, conferences and fans interact.

On Deck - Nicholas Brown
An iconic urban park is taking shape atop a sun belt freeway.

Take It Outside - Paul Steinbach
As the popularity of stadium ice hockey solidifies, staging events remains a delicate balance of nature versus nurture.

Weight Gains - Nicholas Brown
Federal obesity-prevention campaigns may mean new programming opportunities for local recreation providers.

Student I.D. - Michael Popke
Citing inclusivity, administrators are moving ahead with policies for transgender student-athletes.

Better Living Through Soccer - Andrew Cohen
Soccer's biggest event may have heightened awareness of important advances to aid the African continent.

Green Teams - Michael Popke
Professional sports teams, led by Major League Baseball, put greater emphasis on environmental programs.

Contact Sport - Paul Steinbach
A rash of batted-ball injuries has renewed debate over the performance of baseball and softball equipment.

The Grass Isn't Greener - Nicholas Brown
The environmental good done by urban green spaces may be undone by their maintenance.

Curtailing Catastrophe - Michael Popke
Heightened public awareness sparks new initiatives to recognize and react to brain trauma and other serious injuries.

Interview with The Robbie Levine Foundation's Craig Levine - Paul Steinbach
A father who lost his 9-year-old son to sudden cardiac arrest dedicates his life to saving others.

The Psychology of Sports Injury - Barbara A. Brehm
Working with injured athletes takes patience, knowledge and understanding.

Lean and Green - Nicholas Brown
Budget-conscious rec departments are buying in to an upward trend in environmentally friendly purchasing.

Interview with security specialist Chris Rogers - Paul Steinbach
Rogers discusses the challenges of keeping spectators safe.

LEEDing Off - Andrew Cohen
What was the first building to achieve LEED certification? Who cares?