Our 2024 Report on the State of the Managed Recreation Industry

Nearly a thousand professionals working in recreation, sports and fitness facilities responded to our extensive survey, telling us about everything from their hiring and construction plans to their programming options, operational budgets and more. Here, we summarize the responses. 

Trends in Aquatic Facilities

In this section of the Industry Report, we cover all things aquatic, looking at the results of the survey from respondents at aquatic facilities of all kinds, from small local pools through complex waterparks and more.
 

Trends in Parks & Recreation

In this section of the Industry Report, we discuss the responses from parks and recreation districts, departments and facilities. 
 

Trends in Colleges & Universities

Here, we consider the latest trends uncovered by the responses to the Industry Report survey from professionals working for colleges and universities. 
 

Trends in Schools & School Districts

This section of the Industry Report explores the responses to the Industry Report survey from professionals working for schools and school districts. 
 

Trends in Health, Fitness & Sports Clubs

Here, we cover the responses to the Industry Report survey from health, fitness and sports club pros.
 

Trends in YMCAs, YWCAs, JCCs and Boys & Girls Clubs

This section of the Industry Report reveals the trends reported by professionals working for Ys and similar facilities, such as JCCs and Boys & Girls Clubs.

Trends in Camp Facilities 

Camp facilities help people of all ages get closer to nature. From sleepaway youth camps and resort campgrounds to basic campground facilities, we cover the trends reported by professionals working for camp facilities.  

Trends in Sports & Rec Centers

Recreation centers and sports centers provide a range of programming, from fitness and youth sports to arts and crafts, senior programs and more. Here, we take a look at Industry Report survey responses from public and private sports and rec centers. 

Measuring Up

This month, we’re offering you plenty of baselines for comparison, in the form of our annual State of the Industry Report, now in its 18th year.