We asked Industry Report respondents about their involvement in a variety of initiatives related to inclusion and outreach, conservation and wellness
June 05, 2023
Washington, D.C., Parks Ranked No. 1
Washington, D.C., was rated the nation’s best big-city park system by the 2023 ParkScore index, says Trust for Public Land. Saint Paul, Minn., placed
May 30, 2023
Trends in Sports & Recreation Centers
Community and private recreation and sports centers were represented by 12.4% of the respondents to the Industry Report survey. More than half (56%)
May 30, 2023
Trends in Camps
Expanding on our State of the Industry Report, this article will cover the trends revealed by responses to the Industry Report survey from
May 30, 2023
Rec Centers, Parks Most Likely to Add Staff
Overall, fewer respondents to the Industry Report survey in 2023 were planning to add staff at their facilities than in 2022. In 2023, 32.6% of all
May 30, 2023
New Site Creates Connections to Aquatics Jobs
The labor shortage of the past couple of years has had a major impact on aquatic facilities, and the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance has responded by
May 30, 2023
American Red Cross Expands Campaign to Reduce Childhood Drowning
The American Red Cross announced today a plan to double the size of its groundbreaking Aquatics Centennial Campaign by the end of 2023. The campaign
May 30, 2023
NCAA Releases Sports Wagering Survey Data
The NCAA released survey results that show many young adults are wagering on sports, often despite age or geographic restrictions on legal sports
May 30, 2023
Miniature Golf Course in Red River Gorge Predicts Exceeding Annual Sales Forecast
An 18-hole miniature golf course is the newest attraction at Thrillsville Adventure Park in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge. Designed and built by
May 30, 2023
POOLCORP Partners With YMCAs to Provide Life-Saving Swimming Skills to Underserved Communities
As May marks the 20th Annual National Water Safety Month and the start of summer swimming season with the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, POOLCORP is
May 30, 2023
GEHA & the Hunt Family Foundation Support Delaney 37 Foundation with $10,000
GEHA (Government Employees Health Association, Inc., pronounced G.E.H.A.) and
May 30, 2023
Active Wellness and NorthBay Health Join to Reopen Wellness Center
Active Wellness, LLC, a leading fitness design and services company that strategically partners with hospital systems to deliver medical fitness
May 30, 2023
UFC GYM and UFC Foundation to Offer Youth Summer Camps
A break from school doesn’t mean there has to be a break from being active. UFC GYM®, the
May 30, 2023
Mecalac Launches Multifunctional Compact Loader Line
Mecalac, a leading global designer and manufacturer of compact construction equipment, launched a new product
May 30, 2023
Alabama Passes Ride Safety Legislation in Alignment With ASTM Standards
The state of Alabama has taken a significant step toward ensuring the safety and well-being of its amusement park visitors with the passage of new
May 24, 2023
LWCF Coalition Applauds Inclusion of Equitable Outdoor Access in America’s Outdoor Recreation Act
The Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Coalition commended the Senate markup of America’s Outdoor Recreation Act (AORA) and the inclusion of
May 24, 2023
National Water Safety Coalition Shares Top Action Steps to Help Prevent Drowning
As summer kicks into high gear on Memorial Day weekend, families converge on aquatic centers, pools, waterparks and open bodies of water. Taking
May 24, 2023
Atlanta Public Schools and Partners Announce Initiative to Transform Schoolyards
Atlanta Public Schools (APS), the City of Atlanta, and nonprofit partners KABOOM!, the Children & Nature Network (C&NN), and Trust for Public
May 24, 2023
San Francisco Joins KABOOM! in National Effort to End Playspace Inequity
Mayor London N. Breed announced the City of San Francisco will partner with KABOOM! in the national nonprofit’s five-year plan toward achieving
May 24, 2023
Pool Corp. Acquires Recreation Supply Company
Pool Corp. (Nasdaq: POOL) announced that it has acquired the operating assets of Bismarck, N.D.-based Recreation Supply Company. Recreation