The National League of Cities has selected four cities to participate in a new technical assistance initiative called

Rails to Trails Conservancy, the nation’s largest trails, walking and biking advocacy organization, marked five years of progress toward completing

The 55,294 health club and studio locations in the United States have a $22.4 billion economic impact on the country’s economy, according to new data

KABOOM! announced The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County,

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, celebrates a significant

The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the

SportsArt, the leader in sustainable fitness solutions for over 40 years, is thrilled to announce that Cleveland State University is the grand prize

From the Americas to Europe, from the Middle East to Asia, WhiteWater is pleased to announce over 60 projects anticipated to open this year across

SiteOne Landscape Supply is expanding its turf maintenance and pest management product offerings with FMC Corporation’s newest insecticide, 

Werk-Brau introduces their redesigned High Performance Loader Buckets which have an enhanced performance profile. Curved side walls, a beveled design

Hilltip has introduced the IceStriker™ 8000 CM Combi Spreader, featuring an industry-leading capacity of

A new report from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) reveals the importance of social connection through older adult programming in

In the past 10 years, the number of respondents to the Industry Report survey who offer programming for active older adults has increased from 37.4%

JLG Architects In all sports facilities, fans and large events are driving multipurpose design that’s built to be a strong community asset,

As a landscape architect, Kaia Nesbitt is always prepared to discuss the latest developments in park design. If asked about trends, though, she sees

This year marked a milestone event in world history—the four-year anniversary date (March 11, 2024) of the World Health Organization first declaring

Many community swimming pools of old are continuing their evolution into aquatic parks, incorporating a range of pool types and amenities including

It’s hard to beat swimming in the great outdoors on a beautiful day, but in cold-weather climates the season barely lasts three months. And even in

There are a lot of aging pools out there, many of which are still in service but are just barely limping along. And while communities overwhelmingly

The condition of a business’ restrooms really does matter—to patrons as well as the businesses that provide them. Think of the times when you

A “partnership,” per the Miriam-Webster dictionary, is “the state of being a partner: a relationship involving close cooperation between parties

Highly Quotable“I’ve used my experience from playing sports in almost every aspect of my life. Playing soccer is where I

Do you ever wish for a highly accurate crystal ball? One that could let you see how you’ll feel about the decisions you’re making, say, 25 years from

From community aquatic centers to natatoriums and beyond, aquatic facilities are increasingly being planned to meet a wide variety of community wants

Ninja TrainingIntroducing G2N® Air Obstacles, providing a softer, more fun way for your ninjas to train. The only thing they have to fear is bruising

Streamline OperationsCivicPlus® Recreation Management software is the ultimate solution for streamlining recreational operations. Seamlessly manage

Together Outdoors, an initiative of Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, announced the awardees of its Inclusive Micro-Grant Program grants totaling $70,

USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the United States, announced the four cities that will host this year’s

The ASLA Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization, has announced a new grant to the University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center (EFC) in the School of

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is pleased to announce that