We asked Industry Report respondents about their involvement in a variety of initiatives related to inclusion and outreach, conservation and wellness

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

Community and private recreation and sports centers were represented by 12.4% of the respondents to the Industry Report survey. More than half (56%)

Expanding on our State of the Industry Report, this article will cover the trends revealed by responses to the Industry Report survey from

Overall, fewer respondents to the Industry Report survey in 2023 were planning to add staff at their facilities than in 2022. In 2023, 32.6% of all

The labor shortage of the past couple of years has had a major impact on aquatic facilities, and the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance has responded by

The American Red Cross announced today a plan to double the size of its groundbreaking Aquatics Centennial Campaign by the end of 2023. The campaign

The NCAA released survey results that show many young adults are wagering on sports, often despite age or geographic restrictions on legal sports

An 18-hole miniature golf course is the newest attraction at Thrillsville Adventure Park in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge. Designed and built by

As May marks the 20th Annual National Water Safety Month and the start of summer swimming season with the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, POOLCORP is

GEHA (Government Employees Health Association, Inc., pronounced G.E.H.A.) and 

Active Wellness, LLC, a leading fitness design and services company that strategically partners with hospital systems to deliver medical fitness

A break from school doesn’t mean there has to be a break from being active. UFC GYM®, the

Mecalac, a leading global designer and manufacturer of compact construction equipment, launched a new product

The state of Alabama has taken a significant step toward ensuring the safety and well-being of its amusement park visitors with the passage of new

The Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Coalition commended the Senate markup of America’s Outdoor Recreation Act (AORA) and the inclusion of

As summer kicks into high gear on Memorial Day weekend, families converge on aquatic centers, pools, waterparks and open bodies of water. Taking

Atlanta Public Schools (APS), the City of Atlanta, and nonprofit partners KABOOM!, the Children & Nature Network (C&NN), and Trust for Public

Mayor London N. Breed announced the City of San Francisco will partner with KABOOM! in the national nonprofit’s five-year plan toward achieving

Pool Corp. (Nasdaq: POOL) announced that it has acquired the operating assets of Bismarck, N.D.-based Recreation Supply Company.  Recreation

Bobcat Company, a global compact equipment, innovation and worksite solutions brand, has its history on display in a new

Known for transforming reclaimed materials into performance flooring that makes people’s lives better,

2023’s Industry Report Survey shows a significant jump in the number of respondents who have plans to add features at their facilities over the next

As the summer travel season approaches, IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, announced that its 2022-2026 Global Theme and

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is celebrating one more win for the $862 billion outdoor recreation industry with the passage of America’s

Serious knee injury is a major problem among high school sports participants. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, in particular, 

American Hiking Society, with support from Moosejaw, announced the recipients of the 2023 National Trails Day micro-grant program. The grant is

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) announced 20 finalists for the 2023 ULI Americas Awards for Excellence, one of the most prestigious awards programs in

Students at Uvalde C.I.S.D. Dual Language Academy in Uvalde, Texas, are celebrating as the school debuts a kid-designed, community-built playground.

Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced the Living Schoolyards Act with support from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). “The

Offering premium power and versatility to its customers, John Deere debuts its 2024 model-year upgrades on its lineup of 3R- and 4-Series compact

Ahead of the 2023 summer season, WhiteWater announced project openings all over the world, with numerous new developments across its water park,

CMAHC will host a webinar focused on splash pad safety, scheduled for Thursday, June 1 at 11:00 a.m. ET.   During the webinar, Michael

Addressing the needs of customers looking for compact solutions that provide enhanced maneuverability, stability and power, John Deere expands its

EXI – the Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) that delivers personalized physical activity prescription and behavior change support for people with

In 2021, Nick Morrow stepped into his role as athletic director at the University of North Florida (UNF), but he was no stranger to the University.

Western Specialty Contractors – Des Moines, IA Branch used its expertise in concrete/masonry restoration and waterproofing to repair and protect

The Florida Swims Foundation and Every Child A Swimmer (ECAS) renewed their partnership to provide swim lessons to children throughout the state of

While the general Industry Report survey population named staffing issues as their top challenge in 2023, for college respondents, staffing issues

According to an NCAA Student Athlete Well-Being Study released last year, the number of student-athletes reporting mental health concerns is 1.5

“Big kids still wanna be kids,” said Albert Aragon, principal of

According to the 2023 Industry Report survey, 83.4% of respondents with aquatics have a lifeguard on duty at their facilities. This is up slightly

Childhood drowning is on the rise, and since kids are at more risk of drowning during the summer as they enjoy time in and around pools, lakes and

Move United, the national leader in community-based sports and recreation for individuals with disabilities, is hosting its annual Education

People in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and beyond will come together on June 3, 2023, to celebrate 

A National Coalition of water safety partners, including the American Red Cross, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), the National

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), the nation’s largest trails and active-transportation advocacy organization, announced results from its latest

KABOOM!, the national nonprofit that works to end playspace inequity, joined the William Penn Foundation in kicking off the second Play Everywhere

Six in seven U.S. adults want their local government to make investments that ensure children have access to safe and inclusive playgrounds,

The NAIA announced Monday morning the 10 sites for the Baseball  Opening Round of the National Tournament, and for the third time in five years