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To end the week, here's another reveal from our Project Portfolio.
As chosen by PRB+ readers, 2025's Best Community Center is...Hollywood Reservation Community Center!! www.prbplus.com/best-communi...
As chosen by PRB+ readers, 2025's Best Community Center is...Hollywood Reservation Community Center!! www.prbplus.com/best-communi...
February 13, 2026 at 8:40 PM
To end the week, here's another reveal from our Project Portfolio.
As chosen by PRB+ readers, 2025's Best Community Center is...Hollywood Reservation Community Center!! www.prbplus.com/best-communi...
As chosen by PRB+ readers, 2025's Best Community Center is...Hollywood Reservation Community Center!! www.prbplus.com/best-communi...
CampFest takes place Feb. 24-26! This FREE virtual event brings 3 industries — camp, parks, and rec — together for 1 epic conference.
Rec Technologies Co-founder and President Rachel Williams will present "Where AI Meets Camp & Recreation Operations" on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. ET).
Rec Technologies Co-founder and President Rachel Williams will present "Where AI Meets Camp & Recreation Operations" on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. ET).
February 12, 2026 at 9:49 PM
CampFest takes place Feb. 24-26! This FREE virtual event brings 3 industries — camp, parks, and rec — together for 1 epic conference.
Rec Technologies Co-founder and President Rachel Williams will present "Where AI Meets Camp & Recreation Operations" on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. ET).
Rec Technologies Co-founder and President Rachel Williams will present "Where AI Meets Camp & Recreation Operations" on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. ET).
One major part of restoring tallgrass prairies is convincing enough people to care.
Read "Unknown Lands" for a look at Midewin Tallgrass Prairie, where conservation efforts are setting a new standard for similar projects around the country: www.prbplus.com/unknown-lands/
Read "Unknown Lands" for a look at Midewin Tallgrass Prairie, where conservation efforts are setting a new standard for similar projects around the country: www.prbplus.com/unknown-lands/
February 11, 2026 at 10:31 PM
One major part of restoring tallgrass prairies is convincing enough people to care.
Read "Unknown Lands" for a look at Midewin Tallgrass Prairie, where conservation efforts are setting a new standard for similar projects around the country: www.prbplus.com/unknown-lands/
Read "Unknown Lands" for a look at Midewin Tallgrass Prairie, where conservation efforts are setting a new standard for similar projects around the country: www.prbplus.com/unknown-lands/
In "Unknown Lands," regular PRB+ contributor Karen Fischer takes a fascinating look at the Midewin Tallgrass Prairie, which offers a possible blueprint for other land conservation projects nationwide.
She recently stopped by Park People to share a behind-the-scenes peek at her reporting.
She recently stopped by Park People to share a behind-the-scenes peek at her reporting.
February 10, 2026 at 11:06 PM
In "Unknown Lands," regular PRB+ contributor Karen Fischer takes a fascinating look at the Midewin Tallgrass Prairie, which offers a possible blueprint for other land conservation projects nationwide.
She recently stopped by Park People to share a behind-the-scenes peek at her reporting.
She recently stopped by Park People to share a behind-the-scenes peek at her reporting.
As chosen by PRB+ readers, 2025's Best Rec Facility is Fishers Recreation Center & Skycourse!!
Soft Play partnered with Hagerman Group to design and build this 5,300-square-foot, two-story adventure playground, a vibrant centerpiece of the city’s long-anticipated community hub.
Soft Play partnered with Hagerman Group to design and build this 5,300-square-foot, two-story adventure playground, a vibrant centerpiece of the city’s long-anticipated community hub.
February 9, 2026 at 8:41 PM
As chosen by PRB+ readers, 2025's Best Rec Facility is Fishers Recreation Center & Skycourse!!
Soft Play partnered with Hagerman Group to design and build this 5,300-square-foot, two-story adventure playground, a vibrant centerpiece of the city’s long-anticipated community hub.
Soft Play partnered with Hagerman Group to design and build this 5,300-square-foot, two-story adventure playground, a vibrant centerpiece of the city’s long-anticipated community hub.
Throughout this month, we'll share the winners from our Project Portfolio, which you can read in full in PRB+ February: www.prbplus.com/2025-project...
First up, as voted by you, the Best Outdoor Rec Project of 2025 is...Cook Family Park!!!
First up, as voted by you, the Best Outdoor Rec Project of 2025 is...Cook Family Park!!!
February 6, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Throughout this month, we'll share the winners from our Project Portfolio, which you can read in full in PRB+ February: www.prbplus.com/2025-project...
First up, as voted by you, the Best Outdoor Rec Project of 2025 is...Cook Family Park!!!
First up, as voted by you, the Best Outdoor Rec Project of 2025 is...Cook Family Park!!!
On the latest episode of Park People, Dr. Ted Smith—Lead Researcher on the Greenprint Charter and Professor of Environmental Medicine at the University of Louisville School of Medicine—chats with Rodney about a game-changing project happening in Louisville, Ky.
February 5, 2026 at 8:47 PM
On the latest episode of Park People, Dr. Ted Smith—Lead Researcher on the Greenprint Charter and Professor of Environmental Medicine at the University of Louisville School of Medicine—chats with Rodney about a game-changing project happening in Louisville, Ky.
Some CampFest updates...
We've just added another session to the lineup — "Situational Leadership: Leading Like a Coach, Not a Script," led by Camp Industry Veteran & Author Al Ferreira.
See the full lineup and save your spot today: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
We've just added another session to the lineup — "Situational Leadership: Leading Like a Coach, Not a Script," led by Camp Industry Veteran & Author Al Ferreira.
See the full lineup and save your spot today: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
February 4, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Some CampFest updates...
We've just added another session to the lineup — "Situational Leadership: Leading Like a Coach, Not a Script," led by Camp Industry Veteran & Author Al Ferreira.
See the full lineup and save your spot today: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
We've just added another session to the lineup — "Situational Leadership: Leading Like a Coach, Not a Script," led by Camp Industry Veteran & Author Al Ferreira.
See the full lineup and save your spot today: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
Louisville, Ky.'s Greenprint Charter asks if targeted greening improves public health and supports downtown recovery?
The answer is one cities across the country should pay attention to.
Read "Following A New 'Greenprint'" in PRB+ February: www.prbplus.com/following-a-...
The answer is one cities across the country should pay attention to.
Read "Following A New 'Greenprint'" in PRB+ February: www.prbplus.com/following-a-...
February 3, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Louisville, Ky.'s Greenprint Charter asks if targeted greening improves public health and supports downtown recovery?
The answer is one cities across the country should pay attention to.
Read "Following A New 'Greenprint'" in PRB+ February: www.prbplus.com/following-a-...
The answer is one cities across the country should pay attention to.
Read "Following A New 'Greenprint'" in PRB+ February: www.prbplus.com/following-a-...
PRB+ February is out now!!
The new issue is anchored by the Project Portfolio, a special feature highlighting last year's biggest and best investments in 8 categories.
The new issue is anchored by the Project Portfolio, a special feature highlighting last year's biggest and best investments in 8 categories.
February 2, 2026 at 7:59 PM
PRB+ February is out now!!
The new issue is anchored by the Project Portfolio, a special feature highlighting last year's biggest and best investments in 8 categories.
The new issue is anchored by the Project Portfolio, a special feature highlighting last year's biggest and best investments in 8 categories.
PRB+ February goes live Monday, February 2!
Our sustainability issue combines with one of our biggest features of the year...stay tuned!
Preview photo courtesy of The Underline.
Our sustainability issue combines with one of our biggest features of the year...stay tuned!
Preview photo courtesy of The Underline.
January 29, 2026 at 10:08 PM
PRB+ February goes live Monday, February 2!
Our sustainability issue combines with one of our biggest features of the year...stay tuned!
Preview photo courtesy of The Underline.
Our sustainability issue combines with one of our biggest features of the year...stay tuned!
Preview photo courtesy of The Underline.
We just added 2 more sessions to CampFest!! (Details in photos...)
Both are timely and compelling, and they're happening on Thursday, February 26.
To learn more and reserve your spot, head to the official CampFest landing page: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
Both are timely and compelling, and they're happening on Thursday, February 26.
To learn more and reserve your spot, head to the official CampFest landing page: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
January 28, 2026 at 10:27 PM
We just added 2 more sessions to CampFest!! (Details in photos...)
Both are timely and compelling, and they're happening on Thursday, February 26.
To learn more and reserve your spot, head to the official CampFest landing page: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
Both are timely and compelling, and they're happening on Thursday, February 26.
To learn more and reserve your spot, head to the official CampFest landing page: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
On this week's episode of Park People, Wyatt Moore (Supervisor Naturalist at Big Break Visitor Center in East Bay Regional Park District) chats with Rodney about all things #birding.
The video offers a sneak peek. Watch their full chat on YouTube: youtu.be/deU02Xcuyeg?...
The video offers a sneak peek. Watch their full chat on YouTube: youtu.be/deU02Xcuyeg?...
January 27, 2026 at 10:42 PM
On this week's episode of Park People, Wyatt Moore (Supervisor Naturalist at Big Break Visitor Center in East Bay Regional Park District) chats with Rodney about all things #birding.
The video offers a sneak peek. Watch their full chat on YouTube: youtu.be/deU02Xcuyeg?...
The video offers a sneak peek. Watch their full chat on YouTube: youtu.be/deU02Xcuyeg?...
As evidenced in East Bay Regional Park District, birding is so much more than programming. Read "Connecting Communities To Birds" in PRB+ January to learn about the agency's unique approach: www.prbplus.com/connecting-c...
January 26, 2026 at 10:55 PM
As evidenced in East Bay Regional Park District, birding is so much more than programming. Read "Connecting Communities To Birds" in PRB+ January to learn about the agency's unique approach: www.prbplus.com/connecting-c...
“Connecting Communities To Birds” highlights @EBRPD’s robust slate of #birdwatching programming and its many positive impacts.
Read it here: www.prbplus.com/connecting-c...
And stay tuned next week for a new episode of Park People featuring this story!
Read it here: www.prbplus.com/connecting-c...
And stay tuned next week for a new episode of Park People featuring this story!
January 23, 2026 at 9:39 PM
“Connecting Communities To Birds” highlights @EBRPD’s robust slate of #birdwatching programming and its many positive impacts.
Read it here: www.prbplus.com/connecting-c...
And stay tuned next week for a new episode of Park People featuring this story!
Read it here: www.prbplus.com/connecting-c...
And stay tuned next week for a new episode of Park People featuring this story!
We're actively working on editorial for our forthcoming May and June issues of PRB+.
Tell your story! 1200 words min.
May - Recreation (deadline: February 6)
June - Design (deadline: March 6)
Submit here: www.prbplus.com/submit-files/
Questions? Contact [email protected].
Tell your story! 1200 words min.
May - Recreation (deadline: February 6)
June - Design (deadline: March 6)
Submit here: www.prbplus.com/submit-files/
Questions? Contact [email protected].
January 22, 2026 at 5:39 PM
We're actively working on editorial for our forthcoming May and June issues of PRB+.
Tell your story! 1200 words min.
May - Recreation (deadline: February 6)
June - Design (deadline: March 6)
Submit here: www.prbplus.com/submit-files/
Questions? Contact [email protected].
Tell your story! 1200 words min.
May - Recreation (deadline: February 6)
June - Design (deadline: March 6)
Submit here: www.prbplus.com/submit-files/
Questions? Contact [email protected].
Kate Mannerings of Percussion Play chatted with PRB+ Publisher Rodney Auth about her forthcoming CampFest session, "When Nature Meets Rhythm: Creating Pollinator Gardens That Sing."
Watch the full chat here: youtu.be/N1ADcWM2ufw?...
Watch the full chat here: youtu.be/N1ADcWM2ufw?...
January 21, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Kate Mannerings of Percussion Play chatted with PRB+ Publisher Rodney Auth about her forthcoming CampFest session, "When Nature Meets Rhythm: Creating Pollinator Gardens That Sing."
Watch the full chat here: youtu.be/N1ADcWM2ufw?...
Watch the full chat here: youtu.be/N1ADcWM2ufw?...
Theater is a perfect fit for summer camp, and Camp Broadway MyWay makes it turnkey to stage top-tier productions. Find out how in "Making Theater A Camp-Ready Sport": www.prbplus.com/making-theat...
January 20, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Theater is a perfect fit for summer camp, and Camp Broadway MyWay makes it turnkey to stage top-tier productions. Find out how in "Making Theater A Camp-Ready Sport": www.prbplus.com/making-theat...
In our latest episode of Park People (sponsored by Burke), Rodney chats with writer Peter Kramer about his story, “Making Theater A Camp-Ready Team Sport.”
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4TQx...
Watch here: youtu.be/V7Xqf3yRMQI?...
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4TQx...
Watch here: youtu.be/V7Xqf3yRMQI?...
January 19, 2026 at 11:19 PM
In our latest episode of Park People (sponsored by Burke), Rodney chats with writer Peter Kramer about his story, “Making Theater A Camp-Ready Team Sport.”
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4TQx...
Watch here: youtu.be/V7Xqf3yRMQI?...
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4TQx...
Watch here: youtu.be/V7Xqf3yRMQI?...
Camp Broadway Collection makes it easier than ever to bring theater to every camp, proving it's possible to incorporate arts into traditional programs.
"Making Theater A Camp-Ready Team Sport" offers the details: www.prbplus.com/making-theat...
More to come next week!
"Making Theater A Camp-Ready Team Sport" offers the details: www.prbplus.com/making-theat...
More to come next week!
January 16, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Camp Broadway Collection makes it easier than ever to bring theater to every camp, proving it's possible to incorporate arts into traditional programs.
"Making Theater A Camp-Ready Team Sport" offers the details: www.prbplus.com/making-theat...
More to come next week!
"Making Theater A Camp-Ready Team Sport" offers the details: www.prbplus.com/making-theat...
More to come next week!
CampFest 2026, taking place February 24-26, will cover camp, parks, AND recreation topics, offering value for all attendees, regardless of expertise.
Sign up for FREE today: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
Interested in presenting? Submit a proposal today: www.prbplus.com/submit-files/.
Sign up for FREE today: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
Interested in presenting? Submit a proposal today: www.prbplus.com/submit-files/.
January 15, 2026 at 6:03 PM
CampFest 2026, taking place February 24-26, will cover camp, parks, AND recreation topics, offering value for all attendees, regardless of expertise.
Sign up for FREE today: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
Interested in presenting? Submit a proposal today: www.prbplus.com/submit-files/.
Sign up for FREE today: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
Interested in presenting? Submit a proposal today: www.prbplus.com/submit-files/.
Across the country, outdated tech is making recreation bookings unnecessarily complicated.
In "Pilot, Test, And Iterate," Rachel Williams of Rec Technologies offers ways to modernize your department's recreation tech and bring timeless fun to a new generation: www.prbplus.com/pilot-test-a...
In "Pilot, Test, And Iterate," Rachel Williams of Rec Technologies offers ways to modernize your department's recreation tech and bring timeless fun to a new generation: www.prbplus.com/pilot-test-a...
January 12, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Across the country, outdated tech is making recreation bookings unnecessarily complicated.
In "Pilot, Test, And Iterate," Rachel Williams of Rec Technologies offers ways to modernize your department's recreation tech and bring timeless fun to a new generation: www.prbplus.com/pilot-test-a...
In "Pilot, Test, And Iterate," Rachel Williams of Rec Technologies offers ways to modernize your department's recreation tech and bring timeless fun to a new generation: www.prbplus.com/pilot-test-a...
Earning public trust while advocating for new facilities is a long game. "Winning The Vote," by Emily Gebhardt of FGM Architects, lays out the strategy: www.prbplus.com/winning-the-...
January 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Earning public trust while advocating for new facilities is a long game. "Winning The Vote," by Emily Gebhardt of FGM Architects, lays out the strategy: www.prbplus.com/winning-the-...
Emily Gebhardt and Rich DePalma of FGM Architects joined the latest episode of Park People to discuss passing recreational referenda.
Watch the full convo on YouTube: youtu.be/FWMKq3tgivA?...
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4QTw...
Watch the full convo on YouTube: youtu.be/FWMKq3tgivA?...
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4QTw...
January 8, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Emily Gebhardt and Rich DePalma of FGM Architects joined the latest episode of Park People to discuss passing recreational referenda.
Watch the full convo on YouTube: youtu.be/FWMKq3tgivA?...
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4QTw...
Watch the full convo on YouTube: youtu.be/FWMKq3tgivA?...
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4QTw...
The start of the year is a great time to think about funding.
In "Winning The Vote," Emily Gebhardt of FGM Architects shares proven strategies for pushing recreational referenda over the finish line. Read the piece and get inspired here: www.prbplus.com/winning-the-...
In "Winning The Vote," Emily Gebhardt of FGM Architects shares proven strategies for pushing recreational referenda over the finish line. Read the piece and get inspired here: www.prbplus.com/winning-the-...
January 7, 2026 at 8:53 PM
The start of the year is a great time to think about funding.
In "Winning The Vote," Emily Gebhardt of FGM Architects shares proven strategies for pushing recreational referenda over the finish line. Read the piece and get inspired here: www.prbplus.com/winning-the-...
In "Winning The Vote," Emily Gebhardt of FGM Architects shares proven strategies for pushing recreational referenda over the finish line. Read the piece and get inspired here: www.prbplus.com/winning-the-...