More than six out of 10 (61.5%) respondents to the Aquatic Trends Survey in 2024 said they are familiar with the MAHC, up from 58.3% in 2023. Some 28.1% said they are very familiar with the code, while a third (33.4%) said they are somewhat familiar with the code. Another 38.5% of respondents are unfamiliar with the MAHC. 

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially released the fifth edition of the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC), providing updated guidance for enhancing safety in aquatic facilities. This comprehensive resource is designed to promote safer and healthier experiences at aquatic venues across the country.  

Spectrum Aquatics, a PlayCore company, introduces the new Blackfoot III Wall Mounted Semi-Automatic Thermal Pool Cover Storage Reel System.  

An 18-hole Modular Advantage Mini Golf course was recently designed and installed by Adventure Golf & Sports (AGS) at the Sherwood Forest Campground in Aitkin, Minnesota. 

No Fault Surfaces, a leader in parks and recreation safety surfacing since 1974, announced its 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades of innovation, dedication to safety, and contributions to creating inclusive play environments.

The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the winners of its annual awards. 

The Atlanta Beltline, in partnership with integrated marketing agency Alloy, has completed a major overhaul of its digital presence, addressing long-standing challenges in performance, content management, and scalability. 

SportsArt, a leader in sustainable fitness and green solutions for over 47years, has been selected by YPurchasing to join its YPG Marketplace program as a vendor partner of fitness equipment for more than 5,600 YMCA clubs throughout the United States. 

The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) announced its seventh year of Foundations trail workshops, taking place in Minnesota during 2025: Winona in spring, and Duluth in the fall.

Trust for Public Land (TPL) has released a new report, The Use of Artificial Turf in Parks and Schoolyards, offering an in-depth analysis of the advantages, disadvantages, and considerations surrounding artificial turf in community spaces.