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A Deeper Purpose

In a city renowned for its dynamic food culture and growing sports scene, Seattle’s SODO neighborhood is preparing to welcome a one-of-a-kind entertainment destination: Picklewood Paddle Club — Courts & Kitchen.

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A Dream Realized

Climbing is more than just a sport—it’s a journey of perseverance, patience, and humility. As Jeremy Salyers, co-founder of BedRock Climbing Facility, says, “Climbing is a very humbling sport.

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Good Neighbors

Conventional wisdom dictates that good fences make good neighbors, but when it comes to sports facilities (e.g., courts, fields, pathways, and the like), the issue is more complex.

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A Community Milestone

After years of gathering feedback, planning, designing, and constructing, the much-anticipated Queen Creek Recreation and Aquatic Center in Arizona opened on March 29, 2025.

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A Matter Of Circumstance

A beloved and longstanding staple of wintertime recreation, gliding around on knife-strapped boots is an annual must-do activity for families around the world.

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From Broken To Beautiful

The Horace E. Dodge Fountain, located in the heart of Phillip A. Hart Plaza along the Detroit River, has been a significant landmark since its construction in 1978.

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A Multipurpose Vision

For Jon Pallone, head baseball coach at Quakertown Community High School in Quakertown, Penn., the umpire shouting “Play ball!” to begin the team’s March 2024 home opener took on special meaning.

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Hidden Dangers

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Emergency Preparedness: Armed Intruder

It’s impossible to ignore news reports about armed-intruder incidents at a wide range of locations, including concerts, malls, places of worship, and movie theaters. As leaders assess their parks, recreation, or camp facility, it might be tempting to assume “it could never happen here.”

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Finding Focus

In today's fast-paced world, accessible and well-designed recreational spaces have become increasingly vital.

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Indoor Flooring

With the exception of parks and recreation staff, is there anything in the sector that works harder than the gym? After all, it might host everything from basketball to pickleball to volleyball to futsal—and a lot more.

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Built To Last

The Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Complex (also known as the Obama Sports Complex) at Rancho Cienega Park is owned by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks.

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