New peer-reviewed research from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Fund demonstrates how landscape architecture solutions can help
April 01, 2024
Parks, Camps Are Conservation Leaders
Respondents to the Industry Report Survey from parks and camp facilities were the most likely to indicate both that they were involved in
March 27, 2024
Farmington Hills, Mich., Recognized for Innovative Programming
Rock Around the Hawk, an immersive recreation program in Farmington Hills, Mich., for toddler and preschool-aged children and their caregivers, was
March 27, 2024
Embrace LinkedIn on Your Career Path
By Alyssa Smith, Madeline Dodenhoff & Peter J. Titlebaum, Ed.D. LinkedIn should be on a student’s regular social media rotation, so
March 25, 2024
USDOT Grants $830 Million-Plus Toward Walking & Biking Connections
Connected walking and biking infrastructure will provide equitable access and opportunity to communities across the country with projects funded by
March 25, 2024
Camps, Parks Most Likely to Have Trails
While less than half (46.4%) of all respondents to the Industry Report survey in 2023 said they currently include walking and hiking trails at their
March 25, 2024
Outdoor Industry Highlights Impacts of Climate Change on Recreation Economy
The Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on “Recreation at Risk: The Nature of Climate Costs,” spotlighting the impacts of climate change on
March 25, 2024
Keep America Beautiful Kicks Off 2024 Great American Cleanup
Keep America Beautiful® officially kicked off its 2024
March 25, 2024
Florida Bill Seeks to Create Voucher Program for Swim Lessons
The alignment between SB 544 and the "Every Child A Swimmer" legislation and program emphasizes a shared commitment to protecting Florida's children
March 25, 2024
Aquatic Design Group Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence in Aquatic Architecture and Engineering
What happens when two friends strike out on their own to start a company? They work hard, have fun, and grow into one of the largest and most
March 25, 2024
Bobcat Company Named to Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies List
Bobcat Company (Bobcat), a global equipment,
March 25, 2024
ACE Launches AI Education Course for Health and Exercise Pros
In a dynamic era where technology continues to revolutionize the health and fitness industry, the
March 25, 2024
Bedford Highlighting ReadySpan Bridge
Bedford Reinforced Plastics — a full-service supplier offering an extensive line of
March 25, 2024
IAAPA Names Craft Standard Draft Cocktails as New Official Partner
IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, announced a new partnership with
March 25, 2024
Association of Pickleball Players, UTR Sports Launch Fundraising Program to Support American Cancer Society
The Association of Pickleball Players (APP), the American Cancer Society and UTR Sports are teaming up to fight cancer through Doubles Dink for
March 25, 2024
The International Swimming Hall of Fame Launches Every Child a Swimmer (ECAS) On-Land Water Safety Program
The International Swimming Hall of Fame, in collaboration with the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of the
March 25, 2024
The Rube Goldberg Institute and Miracle Recreation Announce Plans for an Inventive STEM Playground
The Rube Goldberg Institute, a family-run nonprofit that uses
March 22, 2024
Smithsonian Sports Invention Exhibition Will Have People Rethinking Their Game
Colorado Time Systems, a PlayCore company is pleased to be an object donor to this family friendly, interactive exhibition focused on the
March 18, 2024
IHRSA 2024 Hits a High Note With New Name and Increased Attendance
The 2024 IHRSA Convention & Trade Show wrapped with buzz about the organization's new name launch and targeted mission to be the global community
March 18, 2024
Seventh Class of American Hiking Society’s NextGen Trail Leaders Announced
American Hiking Society is pleased to announce the 2024 class of NextGen Trail Leaders
March 18, 2024
The Health & Fitness Association Elects New Board Members
The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA), a global community of industry leaders, elected five new board members on March 8 at its
March 18, 2024
New ASLA Research Shows Benefits of Nature-Based Solutions
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Fund has released new peer-reviewed research on landscape architecture solutions to extreme heat
March 18, 2024
The Health & Fitness Association Bestows Awards on Three Industry Leaders
The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA), a global community of industry leaders, honored three industry leaders with awards at its
March 18, 2024
SFIA Reports Uptick in Sports & Fitness Participation
Every one of the seven major sport and fitness physical activity categories showed increased year-over-year rates of participation, according to the
March 18, 2024
Youth Sports Most Common at Schools, Ys
Respondents to the Industry Report survey from schools and Ys were the most likely to offer youth sports programming at their facilities, while those
March 15, 2024
Promoting Responsible Pet Ownership
The DOGIPOT® concept was created to solve the growing problem of dog pollution. An estimated 90 million dogs are in the U.S., equivalent to nearly 8
March 13, 2024
National Park Trust and USDA Forest Service Announce the 2024 Every Kid Outdoors Small Grants Program Awardees
National Park Trust is pleased to announce the 2024 grantees of the Every Kid Outdoors Small Grants Program. In partnership with the USDA Forest
March 13, 2024
USDA Invests Nearly $66 Million to Improve Roads, Trails and Water Quality
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced nearly $66 million to improve water quality, roads, trails, bridges and fish habitat on national forests
March 13, 2024
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Welcomes Bipartisan Support for Outdoor Recreation
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) applauds the markup of the Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024, which has a historic focus on
March 13, 2024
Trails Community Advocacy Secures Consistent Funding in Challenging Environment
Because of the efforts of the trails community including organizations, advocates, and user groups, funding for trail-specific line items in the
March 13, 2024
'Work at Camp' Event Hosted by the American Camp Association
The American Camp Association (ACA) and outdoor performance footwear brand
March 13, 2024
Bobcat and NRPA Grant Results in Increased Park Access and Improved Sustainability
Bobcat Company and the National Recreation and Park Association (
March 13, 2024
President Proposes $3.57 Billion National Park Service Budget
The Biden-Harris administration submitted to Congress the President's National Park Service (NPS) budget proposal for fiscal year 2025. The $3.57
March 13, 2024
FLEXMASTER Safety Renovation Treads Improve Stair Safety
Wooster Products’ FLEXMASTER® Safety Renovation Treads offer an economical and easily applied anti-slip surface to improve the safety of interior or
March 11, 2024
IHRSA Gets a New Name, New Vision
Long one of the most recognized associations representing health and fitness clubs, IHRSA has launched into a new chapter of member service and
March 11, 2024
Health Clubs Optimistic About Membership Growth
After a couple of rough years, when health club respondents saw the usage of their facilities decrease dramatically as the coronavirus pandemic led
March 08, 2024
Personal Space
Municipal or private, large or small, old or new, users of the tennis center or recreation, gym or aquatic center (or all three in one) want a place
March 08, 2024
At the Water’s Edge
For most of our history (and much of our prehistory), human life has been intricately connected with water. Our earliest organized communities arose
March 08, 2024
Meet & Compete
In July of this year the summer Olympics will kick off in Paris, and a whole new crop of young people will be watching. And after the games are over
March 08, 2024
Meeting Diverse Needs
Perusing the 2023 American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Professional Awards, you can find many examples of innovative parks. In Westfield,
March 08, 2024
United by Play
There has certainly been much written about the benefits of play for children, but in recent years there’s been an increasing focus on the benefits
March 08, 2024
Outta-Site Furnishings
Beyond the beauty and attractiveness of surrounding nature and the sheer magnitude of a well-maintained park, having an assortment of modern site
March 07, 2024
inPERSPECTIVE / AQUATICS: High Bather Loads Can Create Danger
A few months ago, I received a texted photo from a co-worker of a small, indoor health club pool with about 45 people in the water. They were engaged
March 07, 2024
inPERSPECTIVE / DOG PARKS: Promote Dog Health & Inclusion
The dog park boom of the past decade or so has brought more places for dogs and their owners to play to communities across the U.S., but with all of
March 07, 2024
inPRACTICE / FISHING PARKS: Lincoln’s Landing in Lincoln, Ala.
In October 2023, the City of Lincoln, Ala., celebrated the opening of Lincoln’s Landing fishing park—the largest public access site on Logan Martin
March 07, 2024
inPRACTICE / TRAILHEAD: Wilson Road Park in Columbus, Ohio
Completed in 2017, Wilson Road Trailhead Park in Columbus, Ohio, earned a Merit Award (2018) from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Columbus
March 07, 2024
inSERVICE: Play Ball!
A joint initiative of Major League Baseball (MLB) and the MLB Players Association, the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation (YDF) supports efforts
March 07, 2024
In Like a…
The old saying has it that March arrives like a rough and roaring lion, but leaves like a lamb. At the moment of this writing, it remains to be seen
March 07, 2024
Creating Places That Matter
From playing host to a day of family barbecues and fireworks-watching in July to providing a daily space to play, walk and workout—or just sit and
March 07, 2024
Pool & Aquatic Equipment
Keep Your BalanceStart the Wibit Sports BalanceTrack with skillful balancing, then choose between two thrilling options: twist and turn on an upward
March 07, 2024
New Product Ideas
Water & LightsFXPRO Series LED color-changing light fixture is for the illumination of fountain and splash pad spray effects (underwater, wet or
March 06, 2024
Houston ISD Teams up with U.S. Soccer Foundation to Bring Soccer Into School for 29,000 Students
More than 29,000 students across Houston Independent School District will have a new soccer specific unit as part of their health and physical
March 06, 2024
Outdoor Diversity Alliance and Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Launch New Outdoor Pathway Scholarship Program
The Outdoor Diversity Alliance (ODA) and
March 06, 2024
NRPA: Gardening Is Important for Communities
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults have gardened in their lifetime, according to the latest National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
March 06, 2024
NDPA Provides Essential Water Safety Guidance
In response to national and local reports of child drowning incidents since the start of 2024, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (
March 06, 2024
Matrix Fitness Introduces the Onyx Collection
Matrix Fitness, the world’s fastest-growing commercial fitness brand, announces the launch of the Onyx Collection, a five-machine assortment of ultra
March 06, 2024
Miracle Recreation’s Rube Goldberg Miracle Machines Win GOOD DESIGN Award
March 06, 2024
Playworld Introduces Ropescapes to Lineup of Dynamic, Commercial Playground Equipment
March 06, 2024
IHRSA Partners With the White House to Promote Physical Activity in the U.S.
IHRSA—the Health & Fitness Association, a global community of industry leaders—is thrilled to announce its partnership with the White House to
March 06, 2024
Americans Would Like More Privacy in Public Restrooms
While a public restroom is by definition “public,” a majority of U.S. adults want more privacy when they’re using the loo. According to the
March 06, 2024
Torque Fitness Maximizes Cardio Challenges With New Relentless Ripper
As exercisers demand maximum efficiency and effectiveness – and as HIIT remains red-hot – the new Relentless Ripper ski trainer from
March 06, 2024
Kubota to Award Grants to 20 Local Communities
Kubota Tractor Corporation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local customers, dealers and communities with the return of the Kubota Hometown
March 06, 2024
SYNLawn Enhances Product Technology With SYNSport Powered by Trionic Plus
SYNLawn®, a leading global manufacturer and unrivaled innovator of sustainable synthetic turf
March 04, 2024
Rec Centers, Ys, Schools Most Concerned About Youth Wellness
When it comes to top industry-related concerns, respondents to the Industry Report survey from rec centers, Ys and schools were the most likely to
March 04, 2024
Grants Send California Kids to Parks
More than 900 elementary and middle school students in 2024 will get connected to the great outdoors, thanks to grants from the National Park Trust,
March 04, 2024
Augustana University Celebrates New Arena
Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S.D., celebrated the grand opening of its new Midco Arena in late January with its first ever home hockey series
March 04, 2024
Got Algae? Breakthrough Innovations Help Manage Problem Pools
There are many thousands of species of algae in the world, and these organisms produce more than half of the world’s oxygen. They are an important
February 27, 2024
R.J. Thomas Featured on 'World's Greatest'
R.J. Thomas Mfg. Co. in Cherokee, Iowa, announced that it has been featured on Bloomberg TV's "World's Greatest!..." TV show, a half-hour
February 26, 2024
Who's Hiring? Parks and Ys
Around one-third (32.6%) of respondents to the Industry Report survey last year said they had plans to add staff in 2023. Another 65.6% said they
February 26, 2024
NRPA Launches Workforce Development Initiative
A new three-year initiative designed to help develop a Workforce Development Framework for local park and recreation agencies, with funding provided