Nearly half (46.4%) of respondents working for parks and recreation departments and districts who responded to the Industry Report survey said they

Some 10,000 park and recreation agencies across the country have the potential to create community-wide sustainability measures that can improve the

In 2022, splash play was the most commonly planned addition for parks and recreation respondents to the Industry Report survey. Some 31.6% of park

Trust for Public Land is celebrating its 50th anniversary by embarking on a year of community investments and impact. TPL is honoring its 50-year

JCC Association of North America will mark Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAAIM

This week’s announcement of grantees under the federal Safe Streets and

Eighty-four percent of U.S. adults look to indoor activities provided by park and recreation agencies in times of inclement weather, according to the

ASTM International’s sports equipment, playing surfaces, and facilities committee (

GEHA (Government Employees Health Association, Inc., pronounced G.E.H.A.) and partners at the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America (YCENA), encompassing the Yanmar Compact Equipment

The Chemical Fabrics and Film Association (CFFA) announced the launch of its certification

In 2023, the National Park Service (NPS) is making significant advancements to increase recreational opportunities, improve visitor facilities,

The Pet Waste Station, a nationwide leader in offering high quality pet waste management products, offers The Paw Station, an ‘all-in-one’ decorative

It’s not too hard to think back to childhood and remember the allure and thrill of risk-taking when you were at play—climbing higher, spinning faster

Craig Merkey learned one of his foundations of aquatic safety a long time ago: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Merkey, associate

At the end of the day, sports are supposed to be fun. Spectators at sporting events want to have an enjoyable and relaxing time taking in a game,

It was in 1907 that Scouting movement founder and English soldier Robert Baden-Powell devised the motto, “Be prepared.” More than 100 years

In some communities across the United States, schoolyards are becoming much more than just a place for kids to run around during recess. Schoolyards

By Zackary Ziegler, Julia Morris, Caitlin Blair & Peter Titlebaum The rise of Gen Z has led to a wave of cultural beliefs and ideologies in

  By PJ Novick and Matt Carlile Imagine growing up thinking that playgrounds just aren’t made for you. For children of

When she was 12 years old, Emmi Eisner visited a local elementary school in Pacoima, Calif., and was dismayed to find out that many schools cannot

Located off the coast of Charleston, S.C. lies the Isle of Palms—the home of the Wild Dunes Resort, a Hyatt gated community with beautiful beaches,

In January, Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn., unveiled its new $70 million, world-class collegiate ice complex. January 14 marked the end

Nearly half (44.5%) of respondents to the Industry Report survey in 2022 said that they currently include walking and hiking trails at their

A new collaborative community will unite public leaders, advocates and professionals to advance the development of trails and other active-

Time-Tested The Economizer 6-foot backed bench is built to stand the test of time. Made from 100% recycled plastic, it is extremely easy to

On Deck Touch Deck PVC is a reinforced membrane created to renovate and waterproof decks in aquatic facilities. This 80mil thick membrane

Step Into Swim, an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) dedicated to creating more swimmers through safe swim education, announced

A new program of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation will draw attention to the history that is embedded in the

John Deere will have its largest presence ever at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 this March in Las Vegas. Totaling 80,000 square feet of booth space, John

Simplify soap refills while saving time and money with Bradley’s new

SYNLawn is celebrating 20 years of leading the industry as the largest manufacturer and unrivaled innovator of artificial grass and synthetic

BioLab, the maker of BioGuard water treatment products, announced that it has hired Chris Arp to the position of Western Regional Manager for its

Dixie Chopper has finalized its purchase of the former manufacturing facility located in Coatesville, Indiana. The original family farm where Dixie

2022 was an incredible year for the record-breaking $862 billion outdoor recreation industry. Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) facilitated the

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) kicked off its 40th year as a standards developer by announcing the review and revision of ANSI/APSP/ICC-16

Toro announced that its world-class out-front rotary mower, the Groundsmaster 3200 two-wheel drive unit, will be available as a battery-powered

The Toro® Workman® MDX has been a trusted utility vehicle for grounds maintenance crews for more than 20 years. Bringing that history to the age of

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America (Yanmar CE NA), encompassing the Yanmar Compact

Kubota Tractor Corporation announced the newest addition to its robust compact excavator lineup, the

Ask anyone their favorite flavor of popcorn and responses will include everything from sea salt to caramel to butter even cheesy or drizzled in

Stand back, NFL—Major League Soccer (MLS) is looking to make a move on the title for loudest sport in the stadium. CITYPARK, the new home of St.

Shore School’s The Smith Auditorium is a professionally built 600-seat theatre at the North Sydney campus. With the theatre

The device looks like a simple headband, but it has a superpower: it can help save someone you love from drowning.    Drownings happen

Rain Bird has added a new IC (Integrated Control) model to its Golf Solenoid Valve (GSV) Series product line. This new model provides the many

Some audiences tend to be left out when it comes to learn-to-swim opportunities, with economic as well as racial disparities having a heavy impact on

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) recently reviewed the achievements of its Step Into Swim program for 2022, announcing that the program raised

Mind-body balance programs like yoga and tai chi were the most commonly planned program among respondents to Recreation Management’s 2022