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Washington, D.C., Parks Ranked No. 1

Washington, D.C., was rated the nation’s best big-city park system by the 2023 ParkScore index, says Trust for Public Land. Saint Paul, Minn., placed second, and Minneapolis climbed to third.

Healthy Lives Depend on Access to Recreation

Five in six U.S. adults agree access to indoor and outdoor recreation is vital to lead a healthy lifestyle, according to the latest National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Park Pulse poll.

NRG Park and Johnson Controls Kick Off Historic Sustainability Initiative

Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced its collaboration with Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation (HCSCC), NRG Park and Harris County, Texas, to embark on a historic sustainability and energy efficiency project at one of the nation's busiest sports and entertainment complexes.

Every Child a Swimmer Program Gaining Traction Outside of Florida

The Every Child a Swimmer Program, a division of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, provides low to no-cost scholarships to swim schools to fund lessons for low-income families and also advocates for life saving legislation. The program awarded $550,000 in 2022 toward those swim lessons.