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Play Along

Playground manufacturers, planners and designers are increasingly seeking to go far beyond mere accessibility to provide truly inclusive playspaces that allow those with physical and developmental disabilities to play alongside their peers.

Career Highlights

In our 14th Annual Salary Survey, we track the careers, experience and salaries of nearly 1,400 survey respondents, covering everything from education and certification to job satisfaction, raises and more.

Fireworks & Fests

By the time you're reading this, the 4th of July and its associated events will likely have passed. How was it where you are? Around here, it looks like a very mixed bag, with some events proceeding as normal, some new events added, and some events canceled.

A Fitter Future With IHRSA

This month, we'd like to spotlight an industry that was extremely hard-hit by the global pandemic: fitness.

Trends in Sports & Rec Centers

Whether publicly or privately owned, community sports and recreation centers offer myriad activities and opportunities to the communities they serve. This web-exclusive examines the trends in sports and rec centers.

Trends in Camp Facilities

Whether it’s a summer camp for youths, a campground or an RV park, camping-related facilities cater to those who love the great outdoors. Here, we take a look at trends in camp facilities.

Trends in Health, Fitness & Sports Clubs

Health clubs felt the impact of the pandemic more than almost any other type of facility covered in the Industry Report. Here, we take a look at how they fared, and how they’re expecting to come roaring back to life as people seek out more fitness opportunities.

Trends in Schools & School Districts

Whether it’s a playground at recess or a Friday night football game, schools provide a unique sports and recreation outlet for their students and families.

Trends in Colleges & Universities

Colleges and universities have struggled over the past decade with state-level budget cuts, but continue to provide wellness, sports, fitness and recreation opportunities to their students, staff and communities.