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Join us for ParkFest 2026, 3 days of FREE virtual education for parks, rec, and camp pros.
Registration is open now: events.zoom.us/ev/AgAT5Iiv-y…
The conference happens Oct. 27-29, 2026.
During the 2026 World Cup, the U.S. stepped up to the challenge. So did @sightlinecs. Read the story here: prbplus.com/from-football-to…
Earlier this year, the World Cup took North America by storm. And stadiums across the U.S. brought their A-game—whether they were built for soccer or not. The team at @sightlinecs takes us behind the scenes in "From Football To Futbol": prbplus.com/from-football-to…
The right flooring makes all the difference. "From Failing To Fabulous" reveals how Life Floor and Landmark Aquatic came together to save Orem Family Fitness' crumbling floor: prbplus.com/from-failing-to-…
1 week until ParkFest!
This FREE virtual conference takes place October 27-29. We're offering 19 sessions in 5 learning tracks, curated for parks, rec, and camp pros.
Reserve your spot & bookmark sessions: events.zoom.us/ev/AgAT5Iiv-y…
Questions? [email protected]
When new flooring at Orem Family Fitness began to crumble less than a year after installation, Life Floor and Landmark Aquatic came to the rescue. Find out how in "From Failing To Fabulous": prbplus.com/from-failing-to-…
On the latest episode of Park People: Rowena Young—Director at @PalmettoCRA—stopped by to preview her ParkFest session.
"Beyond the Playground: How Parks Can Drive Redevelopment, Environmental Resilience, and Economic Growth" closes out Day 1: Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. ET.
Reserve your spot and bookmark the session here: events.zoom.us/ev/AgAT5Iiv-y…
Watch Rowena's full chat on YouTube or listen on Spotify here: linktr.ee/prbplus
For a lot of communities, a new pool or aquatic center is a no-brainer. But out west, it's a lot more complicated. Regular PRB+ contributor Karen Fischer explains why in "The Colorado River Is Drying Up": prbplus.com/the-colorado-riv…
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James McLamb, youth-empowerment strategist & founder of Generation Youth, stopped by Park People to explain why. Catch the full chat on YouTube or Spotify: linktr.ee/prbplus
And revisit James' article, "Where Young People Grow," here: prbplus.com/where-young-peop…
1 MONTH LEFT: Submit your best projects for The Parkys! Deadline is November 6!
Any project initiated or completed this year is eligible.
🏆 A panel of experts will pick the winners. Those winners get physical engraved awards.
Email [email protected] for full details.
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Crisp, cooler air, shorter days and leaves turning brilliant shades of gold, orange and red. Add the haunting sound of bull elk bugling across the meadows, and you've got the magic of fall at Rocky Mountain National Park.
Photo by Jim Garrison
ALT Vibrant autumn forest with bright red, orange, and yellow leaves contrasting against dark green pine trees on a hillside.
ParkFest 2026 happens in 2 weeks!!
This FREE virtual conference brings together parks, rec, and camp pros for 3 days of curated education sessions.
Reserve your spot, view the lineup & bookmark sessions you'd like to attend here:
events.zoom.us/ev/AgAT5Iiv-y…
Michael Shows, Principal at Chambless King Architects, stopped by Park People to preview his ParkFest session, "Game Changer: Building a Park That Boosted Play, Pride, and Local Prosperity."
Links to watch or listen to the full chat are here: linktr.ee/prbplus
The presentation happens Wednesday, October 28 at 4 p.m. ET.
Reserve your spot and bookmark the session here: events.zoom.us/ev/AgAT5Iiv-y…
Is a pool the right amenity for every community? For the Upper Basin, it's a question in which conservation, agriculture, public-pool access, and equity collide.
Karen Fischer takes a closer look in "The Colorado River Is Drying Up": prbplus.com/the-colorado-riv…
Adam Barnett of @JLGArchitects opens Day 1 of ParkFest with "Going Through Phases: How To Phase Community Projects" — Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 9 a.m. ET.
Adam dropped by Park People to preview his talk.
Register for ParkFest and bookmark his session here: events.zoom.us/ev/AgAT5Iiv-y…
See his full chat on YouTube or listen on Spotify here: linktr.ee/prbplus
Grand openings are important, but long-term impact matters more. Read "How Great Parks Become Community Destinations" for the full story: prbplus.com/how-great-bike-p…
(Article by Bianca Montoya of American Ramp Company)
MOmentum Bike Park in Joplin, Mo., is a powerful test case for the value of destination parks in communities.
Read all about the project in our October cover story by Bianca Montoya of American Ramp Company: prbplus.com/how-great-bike-p…
Watch (or listen to) Bianca discuss the project here: linktr.ee/prbplus