2025 State of the Industry Report 

More than 1,400 professionals working in recreation, sports, fitness, and aquatic facilities responded to our 50-question survey, telling us all about their operations, from staffing and construction to programming, budgets, challenges, and more. Here, we summarize the responses. 

Aquatic Facility Trends

Breaking down the responses from professionals working in aquatic facilities of all sorts, this section of the Industry Report covers indoor and outdoor swimming pools, splash pads, and waterparks.
 

Parks & Recreation Trends

Here we take a look at the Industry Report Survey responses from professionals working for parks and recreation districts, departments, and facilities.

 

College & University Trends 

This section of the Industry Report studies the responses from professionals working for colleges and universities.

 

School & School District Trends

Here we examine the responses to the Industry Report Survey from professionals working for schools and school districts. 

 

Health, Fitness & Sports Club Trends

This section of the report takes a closer look at responses to the Industry Report Survey from professionals at health, fitness, and sports clubs, as well as medical fitness facilities.

 

YMCA, YWCA, JCC and Boys & Girls Club Trends

Here we take a closer look at responses to the survey by professionals working for Ys and similar facilities, such as JCCs and Boys & Girls Clubs.

Trends in Camp Facilities 

From RV parks and basic campgrounds to youth camps, resort campgrounds, and more, camps help connect people with the great outdoors. In this web-exclusive story, we take a look at the responses to the Industry Report survey from professionals at camp facilities.

Trends in Sports & Rec Centers

With their creative fitness and sports programming for a diverse array of people, rec and sports centers have a lot to offer. In this web-exclusive story, we examine the responses to the Industry Report from public and private sports and recreation centers. 

Know, Then Let Go

This month we bring you the 19th iteration of our annual State of the Industry Report. It’s based on responses from more than 1,400 professionals who graciously took the time to answer our 50-question survey to let us know how things stand at their facilities.