Where Lighting Gaps Limit Opportunity  Access to quality sports programs shouldn’t depend on a ZIP code or the time of day. But across the country, parks and recreation departments face lighting gaps that limit when and where [...]

Parks and Fields Are Changing, and Lighting Should Too  Public recreation spaces are constantly evolving. Pop-up soccer fields, modular courts, and temporary programming areas are becoming common alongside long-term athletic complexes. Cities and community agencies [...]

The Problem with Field Lighting After Dark  Municipal sports fields are some of the most requested and heavily used facilities in parks and recreation systems. From youth soccer to adult softball, these spaces support organized programs, community leagues, [...]

The Risks of Poor Lighting in Public Fields  When the sun goes down, many public fields and park spaces become off-limits, not because of policy, but because of poor lighting. Without reliable illumination, visibility drops, [...]

Why Skateparks Need Better Lighting Skateparks are among the most active and visible features in public recreation systems. They serve a wide range of users including youth riders, roller skaters, BMX bikers, and experienced skaters [...]

From Early Experiments to Essential Infrastructure In just a decade, solar street lighting has evolved from small pilot projects into a core component of modern infrastructure planning. As municipalities confront rising energy costs, strained electrical grids, climate mandates, [...]

A Year Defined by Climate and Infrastructure Stress  In 2025, cities faced another year of heat waves, severe storms, and grid instability—events that repeatedly exposed the limits of traditional, grid-tied street lighting. Many communities experienced [...]

Extend Playtime, Eliminate the Grid  Across the country, outdoor courts are busier than ever. Evening pickleball leagues, basketball games, and weekend tennis matches are bringing people together in parks, schools, and community centers. But without [...]

Why Communities Are Replacing Outdated Court Lighting  Outdoor recreation courts are some of the hardest-working assets in any public park system. They serve as hubs for fitness, youth programming, casual play, and community events. But [...]

Lighting Shouldn’t Limit the Game  From pickup games to youth leagues, community basketball courts are some of the most heavily used—and highly valued—spaces in public recreation. They’re social hubs, fitness outlets, and safe zones for evening activity. But once the [...]