The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the nation’s leading advocate for parks and recreation, is proud to announce the organization is partnering with Nike to address and advance gender equity in youth sport.

The Four Oaks Golf Course at Lincoln Park in the City of Pittsburg, Kan., opened a new 18-hole ADA-compliant miniature golf course this summer. 

On Oct. 10, communities across the U.S. celebrated National Walk to a Park Day, which recognizes the vital role of parks and aims to bring attention to disparities in park access.

The top five planned additions for park respondents to the 2024 Industry Report survey were splash play areas, dog parks, fitness trails and outdoor fitness equipment, park restroom structures, and walking/hiking trails.

On World Mental Health Day, YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600+ YMCAs across the country, aimed to raise awareness about mental health, share resources and encourage conversations to help individuals understand how they can care for themselves as well as others.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, announced this year’s winners of the PHTA International Awards of Excellence.

AEON LED Sports and Flood Lights are the most efficient high-powered luminaires with an incredibly high (95%+) total efficiency.

Bobcat Company has been selected as a Red Dot Award: Design Concept winner for RogueX2, an all-electric, fully autonomous concept loader.

For California Sports Surfaces and its parent organization, ICP Group, making a positive community impact is a top priority. 

Fluidra North America, a leading global manufacturer of pool and wellness products, announced that Jon Viner, formerly EVP of Commercial, Spa & Specialty, will assume the role of President as the company continues to execute its long-term strategy for growth.