The U.S. Department of Transportation announced grantees under its inaugural round of funding for the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment

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-

A recent survey and report from the Health & Fitness Association revealed that nearly 100 million Americans have set health and fitness-related

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the Mental Wellbeing Association, an initiative of the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation, are excited

CivicPlus, a public sector SaaS leader, acquired asset management and utility billing solutions from Beehive Industries, a leader in public works

John Deere revealed several new autonomous machines during a press conference at CES 2025 to

The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Karllee Barton, Amanda L. Tarrier, MPH, and

SportsArt, the leader in sustainable fitness equipment for nearly 50 years, is once again inspiring the next generation of eco-leaders on college

Mecalac,a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment, launches the

 The numbers are something to bark about: Dog parks are one of the fastest-growing public additions to recreation. The Trust for Public Land

Whether you’re operating a series of neighborhood splash pads, a high school natatorium, a community pool, or a destination waterpark, you know that

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

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

The numbers are all bark and bite: Dog parks are one of the fastest-growing public additions to recreation. The Trust for Public Land

Many households still look forward to the arrival of their park and recreation district’s printed program guide with anticipation. When it arrives,

Every construction project for your facility requires a series of decisions that can make or break your vision. For example, the flooring needs to

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

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

One in four (25%) health club respondents to the 2024 Industry Report survey said they had plans to add programs at their facilities over the next

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”— Ralph Waldo Emerson, essayist,

Light It UpAccent Lights from Aquatix® can be installed under or around splash pad products to illuminate the area. With Accent Lights, splash pads

Go Natural We’re wagging our tails with excitement to unveil the new and improved NatureDog™ line. NatureDog™ features a natural finish that provides

The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for designers, builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities

For over 77 years, PRPS has invited park and recreation professionals from across the state to attend this elite professional development event for

The U.S. Senate has passed the EXPLORE Act, which includes the Outdoors for All Act, a key initiative supported by Trust for Public Land, Outdoor

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

The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) is launching the HFA Hall of Fame during a special inaugural ceremony at The HFA Show in Las Vegas. The

Looking for more of the top trends our experts called out for the next decade? We ran out of room in print for these facility-specific trend

The number of respondents who consider staffing to be a top industry concern continued to fall in 2024, though staffing is still the No. 1 issue for

First established in the summer of 2014 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) aims to

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially released the fifth edition of the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC),

Spectrum Aquatics, a PlayCore company, is excited to introduce the new Blackfoot III Wall Mounted Semi-Automatic Thermal Pool Cover Storage Reel

An 18-hole Modular Advantage® Mini Golf course was recently designed and

No Fault® Surfaces, a leader in parks and recreation safety surfacing since 1974

The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has

The Atlanta Beltline, in partnership with integrated marketing agency

SportsArt, the leader in sustainable fitness and green solutions for over 47years, has been selected by YPurchasing to join its YPG Marketplace

The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) announces the seventh year of Foundations trail workshops, taking place in Minnesota during

Trust for Public Land (TPL) has released a new report, The

YMCA of the USA has announced an enhanced relaunch of the Character Development Learning Initiative (CDLI+), an innovative character-nurturing