Respondents to the Industry Report Survey from parks and Ys were the most likely to report that they had formed partnerships with nonprofit organizations or with corporations or local businesses. 

A community forest in Maine. A pocket park in Colorado. A community park in Massachusetts. These sites are among the recipients of the 2024 L.L.Bean Community Awards, which promote greater access to nature and foster community connections. The awards were announced in partnership with Trust for Public Land.

Well-maintained, safe, and comfortable restrooms are an important amenity within your park, providing comfort and convenience for park visitors, as well as promoting health and hygiene. But planning the right number of restrooms to serve the people using your park can be a challenging task. While your park might see smaller numbers of visitors on a day-today basis, with numbers dwindling in the colder months and rising in the warmer months, while some events will bring an influx of visitors. 

Bobcat Company, a global equipment, innovation and worksite solutions brand, has launched a nationwide Bobcat Park and Rec Makeover Contest to give one community a $100,000 park makeover.

Seminole High School, in Seminole, Texas, has transformed its sports program with the installation of video scoreboards from Watchfire. 

More than three-quarters of respondents from health clubs, colleges and universities, Ys, and rec centers said they currently host fitness programs at their facilities. 

A joint position paper from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Council on Exercise states that nutrition and physical activity interventions delivered by qualified practitioners can decrease risk of cardiovascular diseases and improve lifestyle behaviors among adults. 

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What once was an old roller rink has been reimagined into a vibrant community fitness destination with something for everyone! The recent transformation of Riverside Park in Coral Springs, Florida, has brought the community an exciting Ninja course, plus an obstacle course, intergenerational fitness area, and more! This rejuvenated park is inspiring new ways to promote health and wellness in public spaces.

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has released the first series of 2024 Single Sport Reports, including 28 individual sport reports from the team sports, racquet sports, and individual sports categories. 

Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) announced that it has been recognized as a new member of the esteemed Cupola Club by Scenic Shelters.