The average facility of respondents to the 2024 Industry Report survey was 41 years old, with the oldest facilities found among respondents from Ys, at 54.1 years, and camps, at 51.4 years. 

Only 5% of public space professionals think public spaces are meeting community needs according to the recent State of Public Space Survey Report from Project for Public Spaces.

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The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announced the launch of its 2034WARD campaign, a groundbreaking initiative designed to harness the power of sports and fitness in the United States. 

National Park Trust announced the recipients of this year’s Kids to Parks Day School Grants Program. 

FIFA World Cup 26 Philadelphia, FIFA World Cup 26 New York New Jersey, the U.S. Soccer Foundation, and Stand Together Foundation unveiled Yes, Coach!, an initiative to harness cultural milestones like the FIFA World Cup 2026 and America250 to drive social impact through youth sports mentorship.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, announced the appointment of a new Chair and four new Voting Members to the PHTA Standards Consensus Committee (SCC). 

Colorado Time Systems, a PlayCore company, announced the renewal of the partnership agreement with USA Water Polo through 2028. 

Bobcat Company is set to showcase two new forklifts with industry-leading features at ProMat 2025, March 17-20 in Chicago. 

The Healthy Handwashing Survey from Bradley queried U.S. adults about their use of public restrooms, handwashing habits, and the cold and flu season.