contents september 2018 PHOTO COURTESY OF CARL VON ROOY PHOTOGRAPHY volume 53 | number 9 | www.parksandrecreation.org FEATURES 64 Investing in South Bend In this installment of parks transforming cities, towns and communities, Parks & Recreation takes a closer look at the impetus behind South Bend's My Parks & Trails Project and highlights some of the parks currently under construction throughout the city. Vitisia Paynich 70 Net Generation For years, sports such as basketball and football have ruled playgrounds and parks across America. But now, tennis - a sport once considered to be out of the reach of many families - is vying for the attention of youngsters. Ashley Marshall 4 Parks & Recreation | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 8 | W W W. PA R K S A N D R E C R E AT I O N . O R G 2018 NRPA ANNUAL CONFERENCE SECTION 76 Indianapolis Here We Come! Paula Jacoby-Garrett 84 Local Host Committee 85 The 2018 Conference Program Committee 86 Virtual Conference Opportunities 88 Product Preview