Respondents to the Aquatic Trends Report from schools and school districts were the most likely to have youth swim teams. While 57.5% of all
January 27, 2025
USA Swimming Recognized for Olympic Trials Event
USA Swimming was recently recognized for its outstanding efforts in hosting the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Swimming with the prestigious
January 22, 2025
WeCOACH and NHL Coaches' Association Announce Collaboration
WeCOACH is excited to announce a new collaboration with the NHL Coaches’ Association (NHLCA) that will advance efforts to support the development of
January 22, 2025
Keep America Beautiful Announces $220k in Grants to Beautify MLK Communities
Keep America Beautiful® (KAB) announced it is accepting applications for the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK)
January 22, 2025
2025 ACA National Award Recipients Announced
The American Camp Association® (ACA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 National Awards. The award winners will be recognized at ACA’s
January 22, 2025
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Launches Campaign to Improve Physical, Mental Wellness of Native Youth in Minnesota
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) today announced the launch of
January 22, 2025
Vortex Expands Manufacturing Capabilities
Vortex Aquatic Structures International (Vortex), a manufacturer and world leader in aquatic solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of its
January 22, 2025
Toro Introduces the All-New Groundsmaster e3300 at SFMA Conference
Toro is excited to showcase the new Groundsmaster® e3300 at the 2025 Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) Conference and Exhibition in San
January 22, 2025
Bobcat Showcases New Backhoe Loader, Essential Construction Equipment and Attachments
Bobcat Company will showcase a comprehensive range of valuable worksite solutions at World of Concrete 2025. This includes the event debut of the
January 22, 2025
Toro Showcases New Autonomous Turf Pro and Range Pro Products at SFMA Conference
Toro is excited to introduce two products at the 2025 Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) Conference and Exhibition — the Turf Pro™ 500/300
January 22, 2025
C+A Global Expands Health and Fitness Portfolio with Acquisition of Power Systems and Dynamax
C+A Global, a leading global manufacturer, online retailer, and distributor, expands its portfolio through strategic acquisitions of health,
January 22, 2025
Bradley's Elvari Collection Wins Good Design Award
The Elvari® Washroom Accessories Collection by
January 20, 2025
Active Transportation Grants Showcase Program's Potential
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced grantees under its inaugural round of funding for the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment
January 20, 2025
Majority of Parks, Camps Have Trails
While just over half (52.2%) of all respondents to the 2024 Industry Report survey said they currently have walking and hiking trails, around three-
January 13, 2025
Fitness Is Top Resolution, Cost Still a Barrier
A recent survey and report from the Health & Fitness Association revealed that nearly 100 million Americans have set health and fitness-related
January 13, 2025
ACE and the Mental Wellbeing Association Introduce a New Certification Focused on Mental Well-Being
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the Mental Wellbeing Association, an initiative of the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation, are excited
January 13, 2025
CivicPlus Acquires Beehive's Asset Management and Utility Billing Software
CivicPlus, a public sector SaaS leader, acquired asset management and utility billing solutions from Beehive Industries, a leader in public works
January 13, 2025
John Deere Reveals New Autonomous Machines & Technology at CES 2025
John Deere revealed several new autonomous machines during a press conference at CES 2025 to
January 13, 2025
CMAHC Welcomes New Board, Announces Kevin Post as Board President
The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Karllee Barton, Amanda L. Tarrier, MPH, and
January 13, 2025
The 2nd Annual SportsArt Campus Challenge is Live
SportsArt, the leader in sustainable fitness equipment for nearly 50 years, is once again inspiring the next generation of eco-leaders on college
January 13, 2025
Mecalac Introduces Award-Winning Revotruck to North American Market
Mecalac,a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment, launches the
January 09, 2025
Paws-itively Impressive Parks
The numbers are something to bark about: Dog parks are one of the fastest-growing public additions to recreation. The Trust for Public Land
January 09, 2025
Aquatic Trends Report 2025
Whether you’re operating a series of neighborhood splash pads, a high school natatorium, a community pool, or a destination waterpark, you know that
January 09, 2025
What Comes Next?
In our November 2024 issue, we celebrated our 25th anniversary by taking a look back at some of the biggest trends that have affected the industry
January 09, 2025
Safe & Sound
For parents and caregivers, it’s a natural sentiment to want to “bubble wrap” the kids before unleashing them on the playground. And in fact, the
January 09, 2025
Paws-itively Impressive Parks
The numbers are all bark and bite: Dog parks are one of the fastest-growing public additions to recreation. The Trust for Public Land
January 07, 2025
Forging Connections
Many households still look forward to the arrival of their park and recreation district’s printed program guide with anticipation. When it arrives,
January 07, 2025
inPERSPECTIVE / INDOOR SPORTS SURFACES: Making the Right Choice for Your Gym Floor
Every construction project for your facility requires a series of decisions that can make or break your vision. For example, the flooring needs to
January 07, 2025
inPERSPECTIVE / AOAP: Onboarding & the Model Aquatic Health Code
Whether you’re planning for 2025 in general or thinking about the inevitable influx of lifeguard hiring in the spring, now is the time to review your
January 07, 2025
inSERVICE: Get Positive With the Positive Coaching Alliance
Kids who have the experience of working with a great coach usually feel that impact for the rest of their lives. But not every child has a great