The Next Big Thing for Parks and Rec By Neelay Bhatt I n my work consulting with park and recreation agencies nationwide, I am constantly asked about trends and what's the next big sport/offering that agencies should provide in their communities. In years past, it used to be lacrosse while, recently, we hear a lot about rugby and pickleball. " What's pickleball? " - you ask. Well, that's a conversation for another day and another article, but suffice to say, it is a fast-growing sport nationally. W W W. PA R K S A N D R E C R E AT I O N . O R G | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 9 | Parks & Recreation 63