A community forest in Maine. A pocket park in Colorado. A community park in Massachusetts. These sites are among the recipients of the 2024 L.L.Bean
July 29, 2024
Parks, Ys Most Likely to Partner With Nonprofits, Business
Respondents to the Industry Report Survey from parks and Ys were the most likely to report that they had formed partnerships with nonprofit
July 25, 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
July 23, 2024
Bobcat Company Launches $100,000 Park and Rec Makeover Contest
Bobcat Company, a global equipment,
July 23, 2024
West Texas High School Makes Multisport Transformation With Watchfire Video Scoreboards
Seminole High School, in Seminole, TX, has transformed its sports program with the installation of video scoreboards from Watchfire. The new
July 22, 2024
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Decreased by Exercise, Nutrition Interventions
A joint position paper from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Council on Exercise states that nutrition and physical activity
July 22, 2024
Majority of Health Clubs, Colleges, Ys, Rec Centers Host Fitness Programs
More than three-quarters of respondents from health clubs, colleges and universities, Ys, and rec centers said they currently host fitness programs
July 18, 2024
Riverside Park's Fitness Transformation: A Model for Community Wellness
Riverside Park in Coral Springs, Florida, has undergone a remarkable transformation, taking several old roller rinks and transforming them into a
July 17, 2024
SFIA Releases Single Sport Reports From Team, Racquet & Individual Sports
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has released the first series of
July 17, 2024
Commercial Recreation Specialists Honored With Prestigious Cupola Club Award by Scenic Shelters
July 17, 2024
Matrix Fitness Awarded Contract With OMNIA Partners
Matrix Fitness, the world's fastest-growing commercial fitness brand, announced a new 3-year agreement with OMNIA Partners, the largest public and
July 17, 2024
Mecalac Introduces Highly Versatile 12MTX Wheeled Excavator Loader to North American Market
Mecalac, a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment,
July 17, 2024
Colorbiotics Expands Into Colored 3D Concrete Printing Market
Colorbiotics — a Sika Company known for its vibrant and long-lasting colors for mulch, rubber, rock, sand and concrete — is entering the 3D concrete
July 17, 2024
American Council on Exercise Announces John Lally as Newly Appointed Board of Directors Chair
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announced the appointment of John Lally as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Lally, who currently
July 17, 2024
Matrix Fitness Integrates With Upace
Matrix Fitness, the world's fastest-growing commercial fitness brand, announced a new integration with Upace, a leading member experience and
July 15, 2024
It’s Park and Recreation Month!
July is Park and Recreation Month! How are you celebrating? The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has been celebrating Park and
July 15, 2024
Splash Play, Dog Parks Are Top Park Plans
The top five planned additions for park respondents to the 2024 Industry Report survey were splash play areas, dog parks, fitness trails and outdoor
July 10, 2024
Making a Living
Survey Methodology This report is based on a survey conducted for Recreation Management by Stamats Inc., an independent
July 09, 2024
Play Designed for One and All
A greater understanding of the multiple positive outcomes resulting from play and from interaction among children and adults with different physical
July 09, 2024
Aquatic ABCs
Most of us are drawn to water, whether we want to immerse ourselves in it or simply engage with it from dry land or boats. And for children, water
July 09, 2024
Extend Your Season, Lower Your Costs
High utility bills, difficult terrain, vulnerable building materials, lack of flexibility…all of these are reasons recreational organizations turn to
July 09, 2024
inPERSPECTIVE / AQUATIC PARKS: 10 Considerations for Developing Your Family Aquatic Park
Whether it’s the soothing lull of waves, the exhilarating rush of a water slide or the pure joy of splashing around, humans have an undeniable
July 09, 2024
inPRACTICE / SQUASH CLUB: Open Squash in New York City
With a mission to bring the game of squash to all, along with its health and social benefits, a new squash club in New York City has opened on
July 08, 2024
inSERVICE: Take a Hike
Highly Quotable“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.”— John MuirAmerican
July 08, 2024
Stay Cool
Here in Illinois, on this first day of summer, we’re in the middle of a heat wave, stretching from the Midwest all the way through New England, and
July 08, 2024
Restroom Structures
Concrete PlansCXT® manufactures precast concrete restrooms and buildings for parks nationwide. Our structures are manufactured with high-strength
July 08, 2024
Locker Room Equipment
Customize Your Favorite AmenitySUITMATE® Select allows you to customize the exterior of your SUITMATE Swimsuit Water Extractor. Whether you want your
July 08, 2024
National Park Trust and National Park Service Partner to Protect Appalachian Trail’s Landscape and Wildlife with Key Property Acquisition
National Park Trust and the National Park Service (NPS) have announced the successful acquisition of a 128-acre parcel of land along the Appalachian
July 08, 2024
Parks and Recreation Provides Numerous Opportunities to Manage Stress
Almost all U.S. adults (91 percent) have a preferred strategy or activity that helps manage stress, according to the latest National Recreation and
July 08, 2024
Cedric X. Bryant Reveals His Focus for American Council on Exercise as He Steps into CEO Role
With more than three decades in the health and fitness industry, Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., FACSM, assumed his new role July 1 as chief executive