John Deere revealed several new autonomous machines during a press conference at CES 2025 to support customers in agriculture, construction, and commercial landscaping. 

The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) announced the appointment of Karllee Barton, Amanda L. Tarrier, MPH, and Christopher Walker to its Board of Directors. 

SportsArt, the leader in sustainable fitness equipment for nearly 50 years, is once again inspiring the next generation of eco-leaders on college campuses with the 2nd Annual SportsArt Campus Challenge sweepstakes. 

Mecalac, a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment, launched the Revotruck in North America. 

The numbers are something to bark about: Dog parks are one of the fastest-growing public additions to recreation. The Trust for Public Land reported that the number of dog parks in the United States rose 40% between 2009 and 2018. 

Our seventh annual Aquatic Trends Report provides an in-depth look at the responses of more than 500 aquatic professionals who participated in our annual survey. Learn more about everything from budgets, equipment and amenities at their facilities to programming, learn-to-swim, outreach, and more.

Industry Pros Weigh In on Existing & Emerging Trends
Following up on our celebration of 25 years of trends, we’re taking a forward glance, anticipating the major trends that will impact recreation, sports and fitness facilities in the next 10 years.

Building & Maintaining Playgrounds With Safety in Mind
Playground safety has come a long way, providing a heightened sense of perceived risk for kids without ever putting them in any real danger. From safer surfacing to well-designed playgrounds to regular safety inspections, there are ways to protect kids while encouraging them to stretch their boundaries.  

Dog Park Ideas, Basic & Beyond
Dog parks have been one of the most popular additions for parks for the past decade. But one dog park is not necessarily the same as another. Here, we examine the considerations that go into building and outfitting exceptional dog parks. 

Modernizing Marketing Efforts for the Digital Age 
When it comes to spreading the word and getting more people visiting your facilities and taking part in your programs, technology can be a big help.