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