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Connected walking and biking infrastructure will provide equitable access and opportunity to communities across the country with projects funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) under the one-time Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant program. So says Rails to Trails Conservancy, the nation’s largest trails, walking and biking advocacy organization.
Every one of the seven major sport and fitness physical activity categories showed increased year-over-year rates of participation, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) Topline Participation Report.
Long one of the most recognized associations representing health and fitness clubs, IHRSA has launched into a new chapter of member service and engagement for an innovative and consumer-focused industry.
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, in partnership with Edison International.
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has received funding to support its Healthy Aging in Parks initiative, grounded in research. With support from RRF Foundation for Aging, NRPA is tapping into the power of parks and recreation to support aging in place, foster social connection and combat the epidemic of loneliness and isolation among older adults.
While states like Colorado and Utah might be the most likely places you think of when you think about mountain biking trails, the truth is that mountain biking can happen anywhere. And the International Mountain Bicycling Association is encouraging community leaders and stakeholders in every part of the country to develop close-to-home trails so everyone can have access.
While research shows that children and teens can gain many physical and mental health benefits by participating in sports, research shows that about 70% drop out of these organized activities by the time they are 13 years old. The American Academy of Pediatrics is calling attention to the potential causes of these sport drop-out rates in its report "Overuse Injuries, Overtraining and Burnout in Young Athletes."
Launched in 2020, the next round of USA Swimming Community Impact Grants is now open. Supported by the USA Swimming Foundation, these grants are awarded to clubs nationwide to increase programming for underserved communities, support diverse coaches and create additional competitive opportunities in the U.S.
The nation's local parks have a vast economic impact, according to a new report from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The Economic Impact of Local Parks report states that the shared impact of operations and capital spending by U.S. local park and recreation agencies in 2021 resulted in nearly $201 billion in economic activity and $196.8 billion in added gross domestic product (GDP). They also supported more than 1.1 million jobs that paid salaries, wages and benefits totaling $63 billion.