Trends in Health, Fitness & Sports Clubs: A Look at Trends in Health, Fitness & Sports Clubs

By Emily Tipping

Health, fitness and sports clubs saw a heavy impact from COVID-19, with its facility closures. This year, responses to the Industry Report survey from health and fitness club professionals are optimistic about the future.

Trends in Parks & Recreation: A Look at Trends in Parks & Recreation

By Emily Tipping

Parks have been a respite amidst the pandemic, and many adapted effectively to continue reaching their constituents with passive and active recreation. In this section of the Industry Report, we'll consider how things are beginning to transition back to normal for parks and recreation professionals.

Trends in YMCAs, YWCAs, JCCs and Boys & Girls Clubs: A Look at Trends in YMCAs

By Emily Tipping

YMCAs fill a unique niche, providing a tremendous range of programming, from childcare to learn-to-swim and more. Here, we consider the responses to the Industry Report survey from professionals working for Ys, JCCs, Boys & Girls Clubs and similar facilities.

Solid Grounds: Savvy Strategies for Managing Diverse Spaces

By Dave Ramont

From school campuses to elaborate horticultural parks and beyond, grounds managers continue to find ways to maintain and improve the landscape while limiting their environmental footprint.

Our 2022 Report on the State of the Managed Recreation Industry:

By Emily Tipping

From facility construction and operations to staffing, programming and more, we asked professionals in the recreation, sports and fitness industry to tell us about their experience. Here, we gather hundreds of responses to report the latest trends in park, recreation, sports, fitness and aquatic facilities.

Trends in Colleges & Universities: A Look at Trends in Colleges and Universities

By Emily Tipping

Colleges and universities provide myriad opportunities for every student and staff member to get involved in recreation, as well as supporting athletics with facilities as diverse as competition pools, football arenas, fieldhouses and more. In this section of the Industry Report, we consider the latest trends for respondents at colleges and universities.

Let It Grow: The Community Garden vs. Food Insecurity

By Dave Ramont

Community gardens don't just offer local residents a place to grow their own produce, they also can help address food insecurity in the areas they serve.

Team Up!: Navigating Staffing Challenges

By Dave Ramont

Like most organizations in the wake of the pandemic and the so-called "Great Resignation," recreation, sports and fitness facilities have been struggling with staffing challenges. Here we talked to some savvy professionals to find out how they're navigating these changes.

Fitness al Fresco: Ideas for Adding—or Expanding—Outdoor Exercise Opportunities

By Emily Tipping

Well-designed outdoor fitness areas make exercise accessible to all members of the community. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand your outdoor gym, we’ve got expert advice to help.

Problem-Solver Idea Book:

Packed with scores of ideas, this reference tool was designed to help you tackle your most persistent and universal challenges, covering all the big basic questions. Consider it an industry guidebook of sorts, chock full of straightforward problem-solving tips.

Trends in Aquatic Facilities: A Look at Trends in Aquatic Facilities

By Emily Tipping

From natatoriums that host swim meets with space on the deck for spectators, to outdoor aquatic parks with pools, splash play slides and more, to the resort pool with its comfortable amenities, the range of aquatic facilities is broad. In this section of the Industry Report, we consider responses from professionals working for facilities that include aquatics.

Trends in Schools & School Districts: A Look at Trends in Schools and School Districts

By Emily Tipping

What would school be without the playgrounds of our early years and the Homecoming parades and football games of our teens? In this section of the Industry Report, we examine the responses from professionals working for schools and school districts.