Improving communities through sport

Park Design: What Is Your Community Looking for in a Park?

Designing a park

If you are planning to build a new park, you have to consider what designs and features will appeal to the members of your community. Parks can bring a lot of benefit to the community, but they must offer something that people want. In this SFA SFM article, we’ll talk about tailoring your new park […]

Essential Steps for a Grand Opening Event

Cutting a red ribbon.

Your sports facility or recreation center will be the heart of your community. You should keep this concept in mind from the very beginning, which means that the grand opening of your location should be a community event. When it comes time for your opening, you should involve your community to be sure that you […]

How to Attract Senior Citizens to Your Recreation Center

Senior citizens going for a walk

Recreation centers are a hub for people of all ages to participate in community activities. Offering everything from youth basketball leagues to adult exercise classes, there should always be something for everyone at the community recreation center. Unfortunately, senior citizens are often unintentionally excluded from the programs offered at recreation centers. According to the US […]

The Importance of Feasibility Studies

Feasibility study documents.

In any long-term project, detailed planning is absolutely essential. Whether you are planning a recreation facility, a sports complex, or a large-scale community center, knowledge and preparation will lead to success. A feasibility study is one of the most important parts of your planning and contains many vital steps for successful preparation. What makes a […]

Get the Ball Rolling: Starting a Recreational Center in Your Town

Starting line concept

Download Sand Mountain Park Case Study Download There are many ways to bring a community together, but few places are a better hub for community gathering and fun than a recreation center. Just about everyone from kids to adults to seniors can find something to enjoy about their local recreation center. The benefits are numerous […]

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