We all know the value of playgrounds for inspiring physical activity in children, but we also know that their benefits expand far beyond mere exercise of the body. Children experience sensory stimulation and develop motor skills.

Most aquatic facilities are trying to get back to a level of pre-pandemic operations, which underscores the critical need to ensure that lifeguards and swim instructors are properly trained and constantly improving to fill any knowledge gaps.

Navigating Staffing Challenges 

Like most organizations in the wake of the pandemic and the so-called "Great Resignation," recreation, sports and fitness facilities have been struggling with staffing challenges. Here we talked to some savvy professionals to find out how they're navigating these changes.

From popular public parks to upscale fitness clubs, from the local ballfield to a family-friendly aquatic park—no matter what kinds of facilities you've got to manage, problems are bound to arise.

After the Biden Administration announced the 25 communities that will receive technical assistance under the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities program, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) lauded the announcement.

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the nation's leading advocate for parks and recreation, is partnering with Niagara water and Niagara Cares to launch the 2022 Niagara Perk Your Park Contest, an initiative that focuses on park and community space revitalization in Texas and Florida.

The acoustics in many recreational facilities and gyms are often subpar. A new acoustic standard from AS™ can help.

The pandemic has inspired shifts in how people perceive wellness. Learn about how new trends will affect the future of fitness.

Keep America Beautiful, the nation's leading community improvement nonprofit organization, has recognized 26 community organizations and individuals through its 2021 National Awards program.

According to the latest National Recreation and Park Association Park Pulse Survey, political candidates who make park and recreation funding a key priority are more likely to receive support from the public in an election.