Outdoor Recreation Most Commonly Planned in South

When it comes to outdoor recreation, 12.9% of respondents to the Industry Report survey with plans to make additions to their facilities said they

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State Recreation Economy Rankings Show Growth

ORR's new ranking of state outdoor recreation economies, based on new data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, identifies the top states in

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California State Parks Opens Application Period for Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Grants

California State Parks is now accepting applications from public entities to provide outdoor recreational experiences to their communities through

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Staffing & Maintenance Are Top Concerns for Parks

More than six in 10 (60.1%) park respondents to the Industry Report survey said that staffing issues were a top concern for their facility in 2023,

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LWCF Coalition Praises Bipartisan House Natural Resources Committee Action on Outdoors for All, EXPLORE Act

The bipartisan Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, a broad package of recreation-oriented bills, was introduced in

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Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Applauds USDOT Greenhouse Gas Rule to Track Progress on Transportation Emissions

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) joins thousands of people across the country in applauding the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for

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International Consensus Statement on Sport-related Concussion Summarizes Pediatric Findings

A special article, “Pediatric Sport-related Concussion: Recommendations from the Amsterdam Consensus Statement 2023,” summarizes the latest

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MIC Coalition Adds IHRSA as Member to Represent Health & Fitness Industry

The MIC Coalition today announced that IHRSA, the Health & Fitness Association, a global community of

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Evergreen Mini Golf Course Combines Fun With Environmental Education

Door County, Wisconsin, a popular tourist destination, is home to several miniature golf courses, but the

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Rally Supports 'Outdoors for All Act' on Congress' Steps

Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-Calif.-44) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) co-hosted a press conference on the steps of the

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Commercial Recreation Specialists Expands Wisconsin Team

Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS), a leading provider of municipal-grade

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NPT Design Center Now Open in Austin, Texas

National Pool Tile (NPT), a national distributor of swimming pool tiles, pool finishes, hardscapes, and outdoor living products owned

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2024 Applause Award to Be Announced at IAAPA Honors

Biannually, since 1980, the prestigious Applause Award, given out by Swedish theme park Liseberg, honors a park whose management, operations and

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American Sports Builders Association Announces New Initiative, the ASB Foundation

The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders, designers and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities

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NRPA Tool Helps Estimate Parks' Economic Benefits

A new resource from the National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA) will provide park and recreation professionals and advocates with a simple

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Camps, Parks Most Likely to Have Trails

While less than half (46.4%) of all respondents to the Industry Report survey in 2023 said they currently include walking and hiking trails at their

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Rails-to-Trails Grants Support Trail Networks Nationwide

Nearly $350,000 in grants to support programs developing and activating local and regional trail networks was awarded by the Rails-to-Trails

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ORR Announces Monte Vista as Recipient of 2023 Rural Implementation Grant

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) today announced that Monte Vista, Colorado will receive a $10,000 award to grow its local economy and build

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National Athletic Trainers’ Association Receives American Public Health Association Public Service Award

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) received the 

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OTR Introduces BIG BITE Turf Tire for Mowers

OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) introduces its BIG

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