Three Parks Get a Boost to Support Greater Access to Outdoor Space

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

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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

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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

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Bobcat Company Launches $100,000 Park and Rec Makeover Contest

Bobcat Company, a global equipment, 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Riverside Park's Fitness Transformation

SFIA Releases Single Sport Reports From Team, Racquet & Individual Sports

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has released the first series of

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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

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Mecalac Introduces Highly Versatile 12MTX Wheeled Excavator Loader to North American Market

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Making a Living

Survey Methodology This report is based on a survey conducted for Recreation Management by Stamats Inc., an independent

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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

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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

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