According to the Aquatic Trends Report, respondents from Ys were the most likely both to have a lifeguard on duty at all times, and to offer water safety programs.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Pool Safely Grant Program will award more than $2 million to eight state and local governments. 

Sponsored by Tangent Technologies

The Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail is a pioneering 1.25-mile elevated pedestrian loop. Recognized as the world's longest elevated trail, the zoo chose Tangent wood as its boardwalk material based on the product's durability, sustainability and visual appeal. Opening earlier this summer, the Treetop Trail allows guests to marvel at the unique views of zoo animals from tigers to camels all from more than 30 feet above ground.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is awarding more than $1 billion in competitive grants to plant and maintain trees, combat extreme heat and climate change, and improve access to nature in cities, towns, and suburbs where more than 84% of Americans live, work, and play. 

The National League of Cities (NLC) launched an interactive dashboard tracking how thousands of cities, towns and villages are investing Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding into valuable projects for communities across the country. 

Ignite Attachments, a breakthrough manufacturer of compact equipment attachments, adds to its growing lineup of direct-to-you products with new snow tools.

IHRSA—the Health & Fitness Association, a global community of health and fitness industry leaders—opened registration today for the IHRSA 2024 Convention & Trade Show in Los Angeles March 6-8, 2024. 

Matrix Fitness announced the expansion of their partnership with the John W. Brick (JWB) Mental Health Foundation. The Champion-level partnership will help fund the foundation’s Mental Well-being Certification for Fitness Professionals, a first of its kind for the fitness industry.

We asked Industry Report respondents about their involvement in a variety of initiatives related to inclusion and outreach, conservation and wellness, and in every case, park respondents were leading the way. Some 93.9% of park respondents said they were involved in at least one initiative on the list.

SportsArt is featured in Monkton Stadium as its green gym equipment supplier in support of the region’s pledge to become carbon neutral by 2030.