Park and recreation agencies often know they need an ADA Transition Plan but lack clarity on how to develop one that effectively guides accessibility improvements. This webinar explains Title II requirements and the “program access” standard as they apply to parks, trails, playgrounds, and recreation facilities. Participants will learn the key components of a defensible ADA Transition Plan, including barrier identification, prioritization, cost estimating, timelines, and public engagement to support safe, inclusive, and compliant recreation environments.

Advancements in adaptive cycling equipment are expanding opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to engage in cycling as recreation, transportation, and social connection. This panel discussion, the first session in the four-part Beyond the Minimums webinar series, brings together professionals in accessibility, recreation, and inclusive design to examine inclusive strategies for biking facilities and adaptive cycling programming in parks and community spaces. Through expert perspectives, real-world examples, and applied discussion, panelists will explore accessibility requirements, design considerations, and programmatic approaches that move beyond minimum compliance to support equitable, multigenerational participation in cycling environments. This webinar includes real-time captioning. Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) is available upon request. To request interpreting services and/or materials in an alternate format, please email core@playcore.com at least two weeks prior to the live webinar date.

Choosing the right bleachers or grandstands is not always an easy task. Selecting the appropriate equipment to suit the specific needs of each facility is an important factor in providing comfort, appeal, and meaningful use. Make a Stand explores the evolution of stadiums, grandstands, and bleachers, offers the different features and benefits of various types of seating, addresses current standards and criteria, and provides selection, installation, and maintenance information, along with case examples that share the stories of those who have successfully implemented projects in their community and/or school.

Play is one of the most essential and rewarding parts of being human. In this session, Dr. Stuart Brown, founder of the National Institute for Play, explores the science behind why we play, what play looks like across the lifespan, and how it supports emotional health, resilience, and connection. Backed by decades of interdisciplinary research, participants will learn how play helps us navigate life with more joy, creativity, and purpose.

Watch the richly edited videos of the dynamic presentations from Soak It Up, the recent daylong conference about urban water management featuring international leaders in landscape architecture. Inspired by the late Oberlander Prize winner Kongjian Yu, global champion of the “sponge cities” concept for addressing urban flooding, the Soak It Up conference demonstrates how landscape architects address the herculean task of managing the 51-mile long Los Angeles River, which flows through the nation’s second-largest metropolitan region, past the world’s two busiest ports, and into the Pacific Ocean. Recorded on December 5, 2025, this conference featured recent Oberlander Prize winner Mario Schjetnan, as well as leading landscape architects from Los Angeles and around the world, including China, Mexico, and the Netherlands. In these videos, speakers explore why landscape architects should be at the forefront of designing for urban flooding—rethinking risk and transforming constraints into opportunities through innovative and entrepreneurial water management strategies.

Parks and recreation spaces should provide meaningful opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities through inclusive, thoughtful design and programming. This panel discussion will bring together experts in therapeutic recreation, accessibility, and community engagement to explore how inclusive multigenerational recreation fosters well-being, social connection, and a sense of belonging. Panelists will share best practices for integrating therapeutic recreation principles into programs, ensuring all individuals—regardless of age, ability, or background—can fully participate in play, recreation, and social experiences. This session is part of the four-part Beyond the Minimums webinar series. Real-time captioning will be provided. Video remote interpreting (VRI) is available upon request. To request video interpreting services and/or alternative formats, please email core@playcore.com at least two weeks before the live webinar date.