Ashley Thomas began her career in the recreation industry later in life. Having grown up with spina bifida and some physical limitations, Thomas did not have access to recreational activities or team sports.

Summer break is here! That means the pools are open, the parks are busy and everyone is looking to get outside and have a little fun.

Keeping your pool’s water safe and free of waterborne pathogens is crucial for aquatic facility operators. From vacuuming and keeping debris out of the pool to ensuring you’ve got the right systems in place, find out more to keep your operations up to par.

Community sports and recreation centers provide a place for people to get involved in a wide variety of programs, from team sports to fitness and more. Here, we take a look at the latest in these facilities.

Camp facilities range from summer camps for youths to campgrounds and RV parks for anyone who cares to spend some time relaxing in the great outdoors. Here, we provide an overview of trends in these facilities.

These nonprofit facilities tend to provide a huge range of programs for people of all ages. Here we take a look at the latest trends for these facilities.

Respondents from health clubs, fitness clubs, sports clubs and medical fitness facilities provide unique offerings focused on fitness and wellness. Here's a look at the trends among these facilities.

Schools and school districts provide a huge range of services, from simple youth sports programs to shared community facilities. This section takes a look at trends among school respondents.

Colleges and universities continue to struggle with state-level budget cuts, but providing wellness, sports, fitness and recreation to students is still a way to stand out from other campuses.

The largest number of survey respondents come from parks and recreation organizations. In this section, we take a look at trends in their parks and facilities.