What's the Top Planned Addition for 2023?

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

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New Initiative Aims to Make Pickleball Quieter

Pickleball has exploded in popularity over the past few years, but along with it, some neighbors to pickleball courts have been negatively impacted

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A Classic Hotel Adds Mini Golf

In May 2022, the iconic 135-year-old Grand Hotel on Michigan’s Mackinac Island opened an 18-hole miniature golf course, earning accolades from guests

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Preserving Nature, Providing Recreation

The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority recently opened a 1,859-acre preserve, protecting sensitive habitat and providing five miles of trails

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Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Promotes Careers in the Outdoor Recreation Economy

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) launched a new public service announcement (PSA)

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Outdoor Industry Celebrates Launch of American Climate Corps

Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) celebrated the Biden administration’s historic action to launch the American Climate Corps, which will be tasked

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NRPA Announces 2023-2024 Board of Directors

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the nation’s leading advocate for parks and recreation, is proud to announce its 2023-2024 Board

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MRT Invests in New Manufacturing, R&D Capabilities

As a result of significant growth over the last few years, along with product line expansions like two-component urethane paints, MRT is investing in

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Bobcat Introduces E40 Compact Excavator

Bobcat Company, a leading global manufacturer of compact

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Water Tech Corp. Wins 'Best Place to Work' by NJ Business Journal

Water Tech Corp, manufacturer of the original Pool Blaster, as well as popular Volt and Precision cordless and hose-less pool and spa cleaners, is

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IHRSA Releases Best-Selling Annual Global Report

IHRSA—the Health & Fitness Association, a global community of health and fitness industry leaders—has released the

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Thursday Pools' Dealers Raise $16,000 for National Drowning Prevention Alliance

Spreading awareness about water safety in the pool industry is very important. While pools are a source of joy and relaxation, they can also pose

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Yanmar Compact Equipment North America to Highlight New Products at Equip Expo 2023

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, encompassing the Yanmar Compact Equipment and

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Lifeguards, Water Safety Programs Most Common for Ys

According to the Aquatic Trends Report, respondents from Ys were the most likely both to have a lifeguard on duty at all times, and to offer water

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CPSC Awards Pool Safely Grants

The Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Pool Safely Grant Program will award more than $2 million to eight state and local governments. The

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Tangent Wood: The Backbone of Minnesota Zoo’s Treetop Trail

The Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail is a pioneering 1.25-mile elevated pedestrian loop. Recognized as the world's longest elevated trail, the zoo chose

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Tangent Technologies

USDA Invests $1 Billion for Nearly 400 Projects to Expand Access to Trees and Green Spaces

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is awarding more than $1 billion in competitive

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New Interactive Dashboard Shows Cities Are Rebuilding America Using Federal Infrastructure Funds

The National League of Cities (NLC) launched an 

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Ignite Attachments Expands Snow Tool Lineup

Ignite Attachments, a breakthrough manufacturer of compact equipment attachments, adds to its growing

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IHRSA 2024 Convention & Trade Show Registration Is Now Open

Lights, camera, action! IHRSA—the Health & Fitness Association, a global community of health and fitness industry leaders—opened registration

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Matrix Fitness Announces Expansion of Partnership With the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation

Matrix Fitness announced the expansion of their partnership with the John W. Brick (JWB) Mental Health Foundation. The Champion-level partnership

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Parks Rise to the Challenges of Wellness, Inclusion, Conservation & More

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

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Monkton Stadium Opens New Green Gym With SportsArt Equipment

SportsArt is featured in Monkton Stadium as its green gym equipment supplier in support of the region’s pledge to become carbon neutral by 2030.

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FlowRider Inc., Hydrostadium Announce Partnership & Plans for Next-Generation stationary Wave Technology

FlowRider Inc. and Hydrostadium, subsidiary of French energy conglomerate, EDF, announced a licensing agreement surrounding Hydrostadium’s patented “

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Park Professionals Work to Advance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Just about every park and recreation agency across the United States has activities and policies in place to promote diversity, equity and inclusion

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Darlington Park Creates Largest Wibit on the East Coast

With existing spring-fed lakes on 178 acres of land, Darlington Park in Mahwah, N.J., sought out ways to revitalize the recreation experience for the

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Commercial Recreation Specialists

Majority of Parks in 2023 Planning Construction

A majority of park respondents to the 2023 Industry Report survey said they were planning construction of some kind over the next three years. Nearly

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Los Angeles Park Wins ASLA Landmark Award

Vista Hermosa Natural Park in Los Angeles, designed by Studio-MLA, has won the ASLA 2023 Landmark Award. The Landmark Award recognizes distinguished

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