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

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

The Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Coalition commended the Senate markup of America’s Outdoor Recreation Act (AORA) and the inclusion of

As summer kicks into high gear on Memorial Day weekend, families converge on aquatic centers, pools, waterparks and open bodies of water. Taking

Atlanta Public Schools (APS), the City of Atlanta, and nonprofit partners KABOOM!, the Children & Nature Network (C&NN), and Trust for Public

Mayor London N. Breed announced the City of San Francisco will partner with KABOOM! in the national nonprofit’s five-year plan toward achieving

Pool Corp. (Nasdaq: POOL) announced that it has acquired the operating assets of Bismarck, N.D.-based Recreation Supply Company.  Recreation

Bobcat Company, a global compact equipment, innovation and worksite solutions brand, has its history on display in a new

Known for transforming reclaimed materials into performance flooring that makes people’s lives better,

2023’s Industry Report Survey shows a significant jump in the number of respondents who have plans to add features at their facilities over the next

As the summer travel season approaches, IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, announced that its 2022-2026 Global Theme and

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is celebrating one more win for the $862 billion outdoor recreation industry with the passage of America’s

Serious knee injury is a major problem among high school sports participants. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, in particular, 

American Hiking Society, with support from Moosejaw, announced the recipients of the 2023 National Trails Day micro-grant program. The grant is

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) announced 20 finalists for the 2023 ULI Americas Awards for Excellence, one of the most prestigious awards programs in

Students at Uvalde C.I.S.D. Dual Language Academy in Uvalde, Texas, are celebrating as the school debuts a kid-designed, community-built playground.

Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced the Living Schoolyards Act with support from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). “The

Offering premium power and versatility to its customers, John Deere debuts its 2024 model-year upgrades on its lineup of 3R- and 4-Series compact

Ahead of the 2023 summer season, WhiteWater announced project openings all over the world, with numerous new developments across its water park,

CMAHC will host a webinar focused on splash pad safety, scheduled for Thursday, June 1 at 11:00 a.m. ET.   During the webinar, Michael

Addressing the needs of customers looking for compact solutions that provide enhanced maneuverability, stability and power, John Deere expands its

EXI – the Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) that delivers personalized physical activity prescription and behavior change support for people with

In 2021, Nick Morrow stepped into his role as athletic director at the University of North Florida (UNF), but he was no stranger to the University.

Western Specialty Contractors – Des Moines, IA Branch used its expertise in concrete/masonry restoration and waterproofing to repair and protect

The Florida Swims Foundation and Every Child A Swimmer (ECAS) renewed their partnership to provide swim lessons to children throughout the state of

While the general Industry Report survey population named staffing issues as their top challenge in 2023, for college respondents, staffing issues

According to an NCAA Student Athlete Well-Being Study released last year, the number of student-athletes reporting mental health concerns is 1.5

“Big kids still wanna be kids,” said Albert Aragon, principal of

According to the 2023 Industry Report survey, 83.4% of respondents with aquatics have a lifeguard on duty at their facilities. This is up slightly

Childhood drowning is on the rise, and since kids are at more risk of drowning during the summer as they enjoy time in and around pools, lakes and

Move United, the national leader in community-based sports and recreation for individuals with disabilities, is hosting its annual Education

People in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and beyond will come together on June 3, 2023, to celebrate 

A National Coalition of water safety partners, including the American Red Cross, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), the National

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), the nation’s largest trails and active-transportation advocacy organization, announced results from its latest

KABOOM!, the national nonprofit that works to end playspace inequity, joined the William Penn Foundation in kicking off the second Play Everywhere

Six in seven U.S. adults want their local government to make investments that ensure children have access to safe and inclusive playgrounds,

The NAIA announced Monday morning the 10 sites for the Baseball  Opening Round of the National Tournament, and for the third time in five years

Bobcat Company, a global compact equipment, innovation and worksite solutions brand, has been recognized as a winner of Fast Company’s 2023 World

The next evolution in popcorn dispensing technology is here with the launch of the Ready Series cashless models from Gold Medal. A complete fresh

Werk-Brau introduces the Tilting Bucket with increased tilt force and 45-degrees of tilt in both directions for maximum control and articulation in

Driven by the priorities and vision of sports facility owners, operators and fans, architectural designers are creating “smart venues” using the

Municipal recreation centers can be built without demolishing a budget if the South End Boys and Girls Club in Hartford, Conn., is any indication

Recreation spaces have taken on new importance since the COVID pandemic. Outdoor places were some of the few spots people could gather during

It’s not hard to go back in your mind and remember the anticipation and excitement of the local outdoor pool opening for the season, which in the

If you asked everyone who walked through the doors of your local indoor aquatic center what they were doing there, you’d most likely get a variety of

Why do we frequent a favorite restaurant? That seems like an easy answer—it’s because we love the food. And while that’s likely the case, there may

Technology solutions, from software to help manage registrations and communicate with patrons to apps that help you stay on top of schedules and pool

The Helen and Leonard Moretz Stadium, located on the Lenoir-Rhyne University campus, has undergone a significant evolution over the past century.

By Matthew Sands When commercial aquatics facility managers and operators find themselves confronted with peeling, cracking or

By Sue Koch   Kiddie pools were popular in public parks a few decades ago and were installed for toddlers who were too small to swim in