Investment in parks supports economic growth in U.S. cities, according to a new comprehensive study from Trust for Public Land. In response to urban
September 30, 2024
Parks More Likely Than Others to Add Staff in 2024
Respondents to the Industry Report survey from park districts and departments were slightly more likely than other respondents to indicate that they
September 24, 2024
Historic D.C. Mini Golf Course Gets a Restoration
America’s oldest continuously operating miniature golf course and the only outdoor miniature golf course in Washington, D.C.—the East Potomac
September 24, 2024
Mill Ridge Park Unites the Community
Just southeast of Nashville, Tenn., Mill Ridge Park is a 600-acre nature preserve located in Antioch. Designed to promote healthy living and build
September 23, 2024
Kansas City Youth Need More, Better Sports Options for Mental Health
A report released today by the Aspen Institute’s Project Play initiative showed the significant value of
September 23, 2024
Celebrate Active Aging Week 2024
The International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) proudly announces the commencement of Active Aging Week 2024, a global celebration taking place from
September 23, 2024
New Report Calls for Land Conservation as Tool for Climate Change Mitigation
Trust for Public Land has released a new report highlighting how land conservation is a critical strategy that can help mitigate greenhouse gas
September 23, 2024
KABOOM! Honored with President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition Community Leadership Award
The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition has selected KABOOM! to receive a 2024 President’s Council on Sports, Fitness &
September 23, 2024
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Issues Call for Standards Consensus Committee Participation
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, spa, and hot tub industry, is issuing a call for
September 23, 2024
EP Climbing Launches Essential Walls
EP Climbing, a pioneer in innovative climbing structures, proudly announces the debut of Essential Walls, a groundbreaking solution designed to
September 23, 2024
Cast Your Vote in the Bobcat Park and Rec Makeover Contest
Five finalists are vying to win the Bobcat Park and Rec Makeover Contest
September 23, 2024
Ramuc Introduces PSL Nitrile Rubber Based Sealant
Ramuc® announced the launch of Ramuc PSL, a nitrile rubber caulking material specifically designed to meet the demanding needs of pool environments.
September 23, 2024
RENOLIT SOLID PVC Decking Provides a Safer Solution
RENOLIT SOLID is a reinforced PVC membrane created for splash pads either for new construction or renovation. Also ideal for aquatic facility
September 23, 2024
Wellnify.ai and Outdoor-Fit Join Forces to Transform Parks and Schools
Wellnify.ai and Outdoor-Fit, two prominent Nova Scotian companies, announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership designed to enhance
September 23, 2024
Yanmar Compact Equipment Introduces New Line of Branded Attachments for Compact Track Loaders
Yanmar Compact Equipment introduces a new line of branded
September 23, 2024
Ignite Attachments Launches Angle Broom Attachment
Ignite Attachments, a breakthrough manufacturer of compact equipment attachments, adds to its growing
September 23, 2024
Fitness Facilities More Likely to Report Participation Increase
Respondents to the Industry Report survey from health and fitness clubs were more likely than others to report that the number of people using their
September 23, 2024
Fitness Participation Reaches New Highs Around the World
More people than ever embraced health and fitness across key regions of the globe in 2023, bringing participation to new highs. According to data
September 16, 2024
Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources Office of Outdoor Recreation & ORR Launch Maryland Outdoor Equity Grant Fund
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Office of Outdoor Recreation announced a
September 16, 2024
All 91 SFIA Single Sport Reports for 2024 Are Now Available
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has released its third and final
September 16, 2024
ElevatEd Expands Nationwide
JCC Association of North America, Jewish Federations of North America, and the Union for Reform Judaism announced the expansion of ElevatEd, the
September 16, 2024
Bobcat to Debut Several New Machines, Product Innovations
Bobcat Company, a global equipment,
September 16, 2024
Kubota Invests in 20 Hometown Nonprofits Across the Country, Awards $600,000 in Grants
Now in its fourth year, Kubota continues its commitment to hometowns across America with its Kubota Hometown Proud® grant program, awarding $600,000
September 16, 2024
Foundations Introduces the Ascent Universal Changing Table
Imagine doing a diaper change on a public restroom floor, or in the trunk of your car. The harsh reality is that people with disabilities and their
September 16, 2024
Southern Illinois University Transforms Athletic Venues With Watchfire Digital Displays
Southern Illinois University (SIU) selected
September 16, 2024
Yanmar Compact Equipment TL80VS Midsize Compact Track Loader Offers Optimal Performance
Yanmar Compact Equipment launches the TL80VS compact track loader as part of its new line of compact track
September 16, 2024
ASLA 2024 Award Winners Include Multiple Parks
Multiple park projects were among the winners of ASLA’s 2024 Professional Awards. The 39 Professional Award winners this year, selected from 465
September 16, 2024
Shelters, Playgrounds, Restrooms Are Most Common Park Amenities
Park shelters, playgrounds and restroom structures were the most common amenities found among park respondents’ facilities, according to the 2024
September 10, 2024
Take Shelter
In parks, on campuses, along streetscapes and in locations where sports and other gatherings take place, shelters and shade structures play major
September 10, 2024
Keep Your Balance
Aquatic facilities’ air and water quality are crucial to keeping everyone in the building safe and extending the lifespan of the actual facility and
September 10, 2024
Inside-Out
Developers and manufacturers of modern fitness equipment, in concert with trail and park designers, have taken the essential elements of indoor
September 10, 2024
From the Grounds Up
When the recent pandemic dictated social distancing and drastically limited indoor recreation opportunities, more people began utilizing outdoor
September 10, 2024
Pickleball Courts Just Keep Popping Up
Pickleball enthusiasts are making some noise—in more ways than one.As the New York Post cleverly stated, “pickleball causes more of a racket than
September 10, 2024
inPERSPECTIVE / ADVENTURE PLAY: Designing for Development & Fun
An adventure takes you to new places, reveals new ideas and provides a sense of awe, wonder and exploration. But it’s more than that for children.
September 10, 2024
inPRACTICE / HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM: Fordham Prep School in Bronx, N.Y.
Physical fitness and athletics are an essential part of the school day, encouraging a healthy lifestyle and cultivating academic excellence and
September 10, 2024
Go Team!
The pandemic roiled facilities’ staffs all across the country. We watched the data here as staffing concerns overwhelmingly became the top issue
September 10, 2024
From Sun Protection to Revenue Generation, Shelters & Shade Structures Meet Many Needs
In parks, on campuses, along streetscapes and in locations where sports and other gatherings take place, shelters and shade structures play major
September 09, 2024
Dog Park Equipment
Playful PupsPlay for the whole family means including our playful pups! Play4Pups® is a fun obstacle course that keeps our beloved canines moving.
September 09, 2024
Indoor & Outdoor Fitness Equipment
Circuit WorkoutThe HealthBeat Circuit™ Activated by FitLot® includes a thoughtful combination of fitness equipment for strength, cardio, balance and
September 09, 2024
Recreation Management‘s Review of Products at the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference
Draw a CrowdAdding a Wibit Sports Inflatable combination to your aquatic facility attracts crowds, and creates unique user
September 09, 2024
Trade Show in Print
Pickleball EquipmentParknpool is now offering the most durable, long-lasting USA-made pickleball products in the industry. Our manufacturing partner
September 09, 2024
inSERVICE: Advancing Women Coaches: WeCOACH
The percentage of women head coaches of NCAA Division-I women’s teams increased for the seventh year in a row, and for the 10th year in a row in the
September 09, 2024
Kate Abdo Joins U.S. Soccer Foundation to Help Scale Impact in Under-Resourced Communities
The U.S. Soccer Foundation announced that CBS Sports’ Kate Abdo has joined the U.S. Soccer Foundation as an Ambassador. In her role, Abdo will help
September 09, 2024
SHAPE America and BTS Spark Announce Partnership to Enhance Health and Physical Education Leadership
SHAPE America - Society of Health and Physical Educators and BTS Spark are pleased to announce a new partnership aimed at developing leadership
September 09, 2024
Puente Hills Landfill Park Wins Global Impact Award from ASLA and IFLA
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) and the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) have announced the
September 09, 2024
Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz Campaign Continues to Advance Pollinator Protection
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in partnership with The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation, announced the sixth annual Parks for
September 09, 2024
Bobcat Company Expands Product Lineup with Backhoe Loader
Bobcat Company, a global equipment,
September 09, 2024
Yanmar Compact Equipment TL75VS Midsize Compact Track Loader Brings Superior Productivity to At-Height Work
Yanmar Compact Equipment launches the TL75VS as part of its
September 09, 2024
NRPA Joins Challenge to Train Youth Coaches
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has joined the Susan Crown Exchange’s (SCE) Million Coaches Challenge cohort, with the goal of
September 09, 2024
Ys, Parks Most Likely to Host Youth Sports Programs
Respondents to the 2024 Industry Report survey from Ys and parks were the most likely to report that they currently host youth sports programs at
September 03, 2024
Soccer Mini-Pitch Honoring W. Robert Reum Opens in Downers Grove
A new mini-pitch installed in honor of the late W. Robert Reum was officially unveiled at the Indian Boundary YMCA on Tuesday, August 20. Born and
September 03, 2024
American Hiking Society Celebrates LWCF’s 60 Years of Conservation
On September 3, 1964, the most important and successful conservation program ever, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), was enacted into law
September 03, 2024
Parks and Recreation Centers Community Representation
Eighty percent of U.S. adults agree it is important for local government officials to reflect the racial and/or ethnic makeup of the communities they
September 03, 2024
SportsArt Campus Challenge Second Place Winner University of Michigan Awarded Sustainable Fitness Equipment Valued at $43,000
University of Michigan students have an exciting new sustainability effort in place in both the Intramural Sports Building and North Campus
September 03, 2024
Littleton Golf and Tennis Receives 2024 USTA Outstanding Facility Award
The USTA honored Littleton Golf and Tennis as one of 41 winners in the USTA’s annual Outstanding Facility Awards program, which recognizes excellence
September 03, 2024
KAI Completes Missouri’s First Adaptive Sports Complex
A groundbreaking Adaptive Sports Complex recently opened in South St. Louis County, Missouri thanks to a collaborative effort between the St. Louis
September 03, 2024
Preventing Turf Wars
How to Provide for Pickleball Without Taking Away From Tennis After Tampa, Fla., started converting tennis courts for
September 03, 2024
Setting Professional Boundaries
A Guide to Addressing Unwanted Advances While I was an exhibitor at a conference, a co-worker asked me a disturbing
September 03, 2024
High School Sports Participation Breaks Record
High school sports participation hit an all-time record for the 2023-24 school year, reaching more than 8 million for the first time ever. The NFHS
September 03, 2024
Education, Events, Youth Sports Are Most Common School Programs
More than nine out of 10 (92.3%) school respondents said they currently offer programming of some kind at their facilities, down from 97% in 2023 and
August 29, 2024
5 Points to A Star: Five Ways to Tackle Top Concerns On Aquatic Managers’ Minds
If you’re an aquatic facility manager, budgetary concerns and staffing challenges are just the tip of the iceberg of tasks you juggle on a day-to-day
August 28, 2024
ORR Announces Recreation Economy Grants for 5 Rural Communities
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is proud to award five rural communities – from New England and the mid-Atlantic to Appalachia and Alaska – with
August 28, 2024
Orthopaedic Surgeons Review the ABCs of Back-to-School Injury Prevention
As the first bell of the school year rings, a new wave of excitement and independence washes over students. With this freedom comes increased risks.
August 28, 2024
New Research Highlights Risks of Green Gentrification and Actionable Anti-Displacement Strategies
Trust for Public Land today released groundbreaking new research that synthesizes key risk factors associated with green gentrification. The report,
August 28, 2024
National Parks Contributed Record High $55.6 Billion to U.S. Economy in 2023
The Department of the Interior’s National Park Service released a new report that finds visitor spending in communities near national parks in 2023
August 28, 2024
Unique Dining Venue Featuring Mini Golf Opens in Glen Arbor, Michigan
River Club Glen Arbor (RCGA) with 400 feet of riverfront footage on Crystal Rivers in northern Michigan,
August 28, 2024
California Sports Surfaces’ CoolTop Recognized for Sustainability Performance
California Sports Surfaces (CSS), a division of ICP Group, was recognized as an industry leader in sustainable surfaces by the
August 28, 2024
EP Climbing Celebrates Success at Paris 2024 Olympics
EP Climbing proudly played a significant role in the 2024 Paris Olympics, designing and building the climbing walls at the Le Bourget Climbing Venue
August 28, 2024
Bobcat North Dakota Open Celebrates 60 Years of Professional and Local Golf
The 60th annual Bobcat North Dakota Open again brought
August 28, 2024
Watchfire and NFHS Forge Partnership to Promote Sportsmanship and Support High School Athletes and Officials Nationwide
Watchfire, the official and exclusive scoreboard and videoboard manufacturer of the NFHS, supports the NFHS (National Federation of State High School
August 28, 2024
ASV Launches the New Generation RT-65 Compact Track Loader
ASV, an industry-leading brand of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, introduces the new
August 28, 2024
SportsArt Campus Challenge Grand Prize Winner Cleveland State University Awarded Sustainable Fitness Equipment
Cleveland State University’s Campus Recreation Center has an exciting new sustainability effort in place and it is thanks to several of its
August 28, 2024
Gerflor USA Mourns the Passing of Henry Vollant
It is with deep condolences that Gerflor USA announces the passing of Henry Vollant, distinguished leader whose visionary leadership and dedication
August 28, 2024
Werk-Brau FHX66 Forestry Mulcher Transforms Standard Flow Skid Steers Into Land Clearing Machines
Werk-Brau introduces the FHX66 Defender Forestry Mulcher, a robust mulcher for standard flow skid steers and track loaders. Engineered to perform,
August 27, 2024
Bringing the Gym Experience Outdoors
Developers and manufacturers of modern fitness equipment, in concert with trail and park designers, have taken the essential elements of indoor
August 26, 2024
PHTA Supports New Water Safety Legislation
Earlier this month, U.S. Rep. W. Gregory Steube (R-Fla.) introduced H.R. 9298, a groundbreaking piece of legislation designed to enhance water safety
August 26, 2024
Ys, Rec Centers Lead on Swim Lessons for All Ages
A majority of aquatic respondents to the Industry Report survey (79.9%) said they currently offer learn-to-swim programs for children. And nearly six
August 21, 2024
Tucker Center Releases 12th Annual Report Card on Women in College Coaching
The Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport at the University of Minnesota released its annual Women in College Coaching Report Card
August 20, 2024
ORR to Host First-Ever National Leadership Forum on Rural Development Through Outdoor Recreation
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), in collaboration with the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship and the Pennsylvania Office of Outdoor
August 20, 2024
National League of Cities Awards 12 U.S. Cities Economic Mobility Funding
National League of Cities (NLC) selects 12 U.S. municipalities to participate in the second round of its
August 20, 2024
SFIA Releases Single Sport Reports From the Fitness Category
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has released its second of three
August 20, 2024
KemperSports and City of Henderson Partner to Build The West Henderson Fieldhouse
KemperSports, a leader in sports, entertainment, and hospitality, has partnered with the City of Henderson, NV, to build and operate The West
August 20, 2024
Gold Medal Introduces All-New Cotton Candy Bag Designs
Gold Medal Products Co., the leader in concession equipment and supplies, announced the launch of four fresh and innovative cotton candy bag designs
August 20, 2024
Ignite Attachments Showcases Sickle Bar Mower for Compact Tractors
Ignite Attachments, a breakthrough manufacturer of compact equipment attachments, adds to its growing
August 20, 2024
Landmark Aquatic Expands Presence in the West With Acquisition of Arizona-Based Commercial Pool Repair
Landmark Aquatic, the nation's leading provider of comprehensive commercial pool services, announced the strategic acquisition of Commercial Pool
August 19, 2024
Transform Your Old Pool or Build Your New Pool Right
Whether you’re looking to transform your old pool, with its rough, cracked surface and leaky pipes, or you want to ensure your new pool is built to
August 19, 2024
Local Park Projects Get $47 Million Boost
Nearly $47 million in funding through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program will go to the redevelopment or creation of 10 local
August 19, 2024
Three-Quarters of Parks in 2024 Planning Construction
There was very little change from 2023 to 2024 in the number of park respondents who report that they have plans for construction over the next
August 15, 2024
Accept the Challenge
Our annual Industry Report survey has shown for many years that the vast majority of professionals working in recreation, sports and fitness facility
August 14, 2024
We’re All in This Together
According to climate experts, as the climate crisis accelerates, natural disasters will be more frequent and severe. In 2023, the U.S. experienced 28
August 14, 2024
Innovations in Recirculation Systems for Splash Pads
Problem:We’d love to install splash pads in several communities across our park system, but we want to ensure the water is treated and recirculated
August 14, 2024
Add Play Value & Attract Visitors to Your Pool
Is your swimming pool losing visitors to more exciting options that offer more ways for patrons to play? If so, it’s time to think about how you
August 14, 2024
Consistent, Cost-Effective Pool Sanitization
Problem: Swimming pools rely on sanitization systems—usually employing chlorine—to maintain clear and healthy water for swimming. But in recent
August 14, 2024
Improve Air Quality at Your Pool
Indoor pools often suffer from issues with indoor air quality. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, when you smell “
August 14, 2024
Use Pool Acids to Restore Proper pH Range
Water balance is a crucial part of pool maintenance. Without it, your pool water could corrode metal, be so cloudy you can’t see through it, or, most
August 14, 2024
Keep Pool Water Clean & Clear
Maintaining proper water balance to ensure your pool’s water is clear and safe for swimming is an important job. Clear, properly treated pool water
August 14, 2024
Replace Your Outdated Kiddie Pool
A lot of aging aquatic facilities might still be attracting plenty of guests to the pool, but are home to outdated kiddie pools. These smaller,
August 14, 2024
Transform Your Old Pool or Build Your New Pool Right
Whether you’re looking to transform your old pool, with its rough, cracked surface and leaky pipes, or you want to ensure your new pool is built to
August 14, 2024
Interior Department Provides $325 Million to Increase Access to the Outdoors
Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis announced the distribution of $325 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Stateside
August 14, 2024
Clean & Maintain Pool Surfaces
Maintaining clean pool surfaces can help prevent any harm resulting from debris on the pool floor or floating on pool water, and also helps lessen
August 14, 2024
Realistic Pool Pricing for City & Commercial Pools
By Lance Timmons and Jonathan NiesProblem:Pools constructed before the 1980s are now reaching the end of their functional lives, where
August 14, 2024
Safety, Maintenance and Flexibility: Issues with Lane Line Anchors in Pools
Commercial swimming pools serve diverse needs, from competitive swimming to recreational use, requiring efficient and safe infrastructure. Lane line
August 14, 2024
Extend the Life of Your Pool Cover
Pool covers are an important tool, reducing energy and resource loss from evaporation when pools are not in use. But proper care is required to
August 14, 2024
Refurbish Your Splash Pad
Splash pads have been among the most commonly planned park additions for more than a decade. But for those whose splash pads are five years old or
August 14, 2024
Durable, Watertight, Slip-Resistant Surfaces
Problem:The deck area surrounding our swimming pool has cracks and chips, and the paint is peeling. We need a new deck that will provide long-term
August 14, 2024
Save Energy With A Pool Cover
Conserving energy—along with resources like pool chemicals—is an important mission for many aquatic facility directors, and it can also help reduce
August 14, 2024
Provide Year-Round Indoor/Outdoor Space
One of the top challenges for parks, recreation, sports and aquatic programs is finding space, indoors and out. Outdoor spaces are challenged by the
August 14, 2024
Provide a Restroom Solution for Varying Crowd Sizes
Well-maintained, safe, and comfortable restrooms are an important amenity within your park, providing comfort and convenience for park visitors, as
August 14, 2024
Don’t Forget Shelter
As you are considering how best to lay out your park, don’t forget to prioritize one of the most essential elements of your park’s ability to create
August 14, 2024
Eco-Friendly Design Tip for Park Restrooms
Designing and outfitting parks is a big undertaking, and it’s important to consider what will engage a diverse array of people, as well as ensuring
August 14, 2024
Address Heat Islands in Schools & Parks
With global temperatures on the rise, more attention is being given to the dangerous effects of heat islands. Heat islands usually occur in urbanized
August 14, 2024
Improve Online Access to Parks & Recreation Programming
Park and recreation departments are vital for bringing communities together. Community events, activities, classes, leagues and other engagement
August 14, 2024
Empower Staff, Engage Patrons With Mobile Tech
Smartphones enable everyone to do so much, wherever they want. Today, this is the expectation, and mobile technology is powering the next generation
August 14, 2024
Stay on Top of Playground Trends
Well-designed playgrounds provide a host of benefits for people of all ages, from inspiring physical challenges and movement to sensory stimulation,
August 14, 2024
Create a Customized Dog Park
For the past decade, dog parks have been among the most commonly planned additions for parks, and no wonder! As of 2022, 44.5% of U.S. households
August 14, 2024
Help Your Park & Visitors Go Green
Many communities across the U.S. have adopted sustainability and conservation initiatives, aiming to reduce waste, mitigate the effects of climate
August 14, 2024
Design Outdoor Spaces for Everyone
Playgrounds, recreation and outdoor fitness spaces help communities get outside, get moving and develop skills, relationships, resilience, and a
August 14, 2024
Make Your Site Stand Out With Customized Furnishings
Local parks improve the quality of life for the communities in which they are situated, providing a place to take a break, get some exercise or visit
August 13, 2024
Maximize Play Value in Smaller Spaces
Rope play has the potential to transform play value in compact spaces. Unlike traditional post and platform structures, rope-based designs offer a
August 13, 2024
Create Social Spaces With Site Amenities
Face-to-face social interaction has been on a downswing: From 2003 to 2022, socializing decreased among American adults by about 30%—35% for
August 13, 2024
Encourage Unstructured Free Play
Play is a crucial part of development, contributing to the cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being of children, and providing an
August 13, 2024
Stay on Top of Cleaning & Maintenance
Your cleaning and maintenance staff has a lot on their plates. Make sure they have the supplies needed to get the job done right.Q. How can we help
August 13, 2024
Ensure Inclusive, Accessible Parks
Approximately one in four adults (25.7%) in the United States, or 61 million people, reports living with at least one disability, and some 12. l
August 13, 2024
Personalize Pet-Friendly Areas
There are between 83.7 million and 88.8 million pet dogs in the U.S., the American Veterinary Medical Association estimates, with a full 44.6% of U.S
August 13, 2024
Design an Effective Playground
Creating a playground that will keep kids engaged and eager to return requires careful consideration of a number of factors. Set a GoalThe first
August 13, 2024
Save Time and Money on Waste Management
Managing the waste and recycling bins can be time-consuming and expensive—but it doesn’t have to be. With today’s technology and manufacturing
August 13, 2024
Maintenance-Friendly, Accessible Playground Safety
Each year, U.S. hospital emergency rooms see more than 200,000 children with injuries associated with playgrounds, according to the U.S. Consumer
August 13, 2024
Create a Sensory Trail
With inclusion front of mind for many park and recreation professionals these days, new strategies are arising for creating more diverse experiences
August 13, 2024
Invest in Furnishings That Last
While the style and colors of your furnishings are important considerations as you plan and design new parks and refresh older sites, ensuring you
August 13, 2024
Optimize Manpower Using Autonomous Technology
Staffing has been a major challenge for parks and recreation facilities over the past few years. Those challenges are compounded when work is
August 13, 2024
Keep Storage & Locker Areas Organized
If your facility hosts fitness, sports and other recreational activities, you likely have a lot of equipment. And where storage space is at a premium
August 13, 2024
Caring for Maple Sports Flooring
Hardwood maple sports flooring provides an ideal mix of durability, shock absorption and ball bounce consistency, making it a top choice for sports
August 13, 2024
Expand Your Athletic Field’s Potential
People of all ages, both boys and girls, men and women, are highly engaged in team sports. And athletic fields must adapt to meet the changing faces
August 13, 2024
inSERVICE: Everybody Outside!: The Outdoor Foundation Expands Outdoor Access
Highly Quotable“Nature is our eldest mother; she will do no harm.”— Emily Dickinson, poetSpending time in nature has well-
August 13, 2024
Address Heat Islands in Schools & Parks
With global temperatures on the rise, more attention is being given to the dangerous effects of heat islands. Heat islands usually occur in urbanized
August 12, 2024
National Park Trust and National Park Service Announce 2024 Challenge Cost Share Awards
National Park Trust, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), announced today that $361,000 was awarded to fund 17 enriching education
August 12, 2024
LWCF Coalition Applauds DOI’s Major Investment in Local Parks and Recreation
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Coalition applauds the Department of the Interior’s announcement allocating $46.7 million in funding to
August 12, 2024
NRPA: Farmers Markets Help Cultivate Community
Eighty-six percent of U.S. adults say they are likely to visit a farmers market if one is located near their home, according to the latest National
August 12, 2024
Little Tikes Commercial Partners With The World of Eric Carle
Little Tikes® Commercial, which designs and manufactures innovative, commercial-grade playground
August 12, 2024
Watchfire Unveils VariDisplay, Delivering Greater Versatility in Pro AV Video Technology for Live Events
Watchfire announces the launch of VariDisplay™, the latest innovation in its Pro AV line of indoor LED display and video wall products. This new LED
August 12, 2024
New Yanmar-Powered ASV VT-75 Brings Superior Lift Capacity, Loading Capabilities
ASV, an industry-leading brand of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, introduces the
August 12, 2024
NanaWall Reintroduces Generation 4 Folding Glass Walls as a Full Product Family
NanaWall, innovator and industry leader in opening glass wall technology, has completed its latest product family, Generation 4. A culmination of the
August 12, 2024
ACE and Lakeshore Partner to Advance Inclusive Fitness Education
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lakeshore Foundation, a recognized leader in
August 12, 2024
Protect Recreation Facilities From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
By Eric Spacek When you think of carbon monoxide poisoning, you may picture a home with a faulty furnace or a gas burner that was
August 12, 2024
It's Time for a Historic Cleanup
With the U.S. celebrating its 250th birthday in 2026, Keep America Beautiful has launched the Greatest American Cleanup—a campaign to remove 25
August 12, 2024
Staffing, Maintenance Are Top Park Concerns
Outside of budgetary issues, parks listed staffing issues and equipment and facility maintenance as the top concerns for their facilities. Some 58.3
August 05, 2024
30 Million Youth Participate in Summer Activities, But Cost Is a Barrier
Some 30 million youth—55% of K-12 youth in schools—are engaged in summer opportunities, according to a nationally representative poll by Gallup,
August 05, 2024
Camps Report Increase in Visits
According to the Industry Report Survey, more than half of camp respondents saw an increase in the number of people using their facilities from 2022
August 01, 2024
Realistic Pool Pricing for City & Commercial Pools
Problem:The lifespan of an outdoor pool averages between 30 and 50 years, while indoor pools can last 50 to more than 100 years.
July 29, 2024
The Advantages of Converting Kiddie Pools to Splash Pads
By Sue Koch Kiddie pools were popular in public parks a few decades ago and were installed for toddlers who were too small to swim in larger