The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially released the fifth edition of the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC),

First established in the summer of 2014 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) aims to

Spectrum Aquatics, a PlayCore company, is excited to introduce the new Blackfoot III Wall Mounted Semi-Automatic Thermal Pool Cover Storage Reel

An 18-hole Modular Advantage® Mini Golf course was recently designed and

No Fault® Surfaces, a leader in parks and recreation safety surfacing since 1974

The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has

The Atlanta Beltline, in partnership with integrated marketing agency

SportsArt, the leader in sustainable fitness and green solutions for over 47years, has been selected by YPurchasing to join its YPG Marketplace

The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) announces the seventh year of Foundations trail workshops, taking place in Minnesota during

Trust for Public Land (TPL) has released a new report, The

YMCA of the USA has announced an enhanced relaunch of the Character Development Learning Initiative (CDLI+), an innovative character-nurturing

Respondents to the Industry Report Survey from parks and Ys were the most likely to report that they had formed partnerships with nonprofit

Chi-Cal Rivers Fund partners announced $2.1 million in grants to enhance habitat and greenspace throughout the Chicago-Calumet region. These

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced its 

Not enough Baton Rouge children can access sports to enjoy the associated benefits, including notably lower participation rates among girls and

Health and fitness professionals now have access to a groundbreaking interactive course,

The Health & Fitness Association (HFA), in partnership with ABC Fitness, has released the 

With IAAPA Expo 2024 completed, WhiteWater reflects on the impact the company’s new products made at the show; receiving two Brass Ring Awards as

Toro has recently entered into a partnership with Brentsville District High School, located in Prince William County, Virginia,  to cultivate

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) joined its public partners to announce $122.5 million in grants through the America’s Ecosystem

Respondents to the 2024 Industry Report survey from camps and parks were the most likely to be involved in conservation and green initiatives, as

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, released its Quarterly Pulse

NFHS Citations will be awarded to eight high school athletic directors December 16 in Austin, Texas, during luncheon festivities at the 55th annual

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced new economic data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)

The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) released the inaugural episode of its anticipated podcast, Shorts With Liz Clark.Hosted by Liz Clark, HFA

The NCAA has officially extended its longstanding partnership with Gerflor USA’s family of brands—Connor Sports, Sport Court, and Taraflex—to

Rebound Ace, around since 1977 and a part of the California Sports Surfaces (CSS) family of solutions, has refreshed its logo and branding to better

The pandemic changed the world forever. While wearing masks and social distancing are now optional, one critical habit remains: proper handwashing,

Eleiko, a global leader in premium strength equipment, announces the opening of its new showroom in Hilden, Germany. The Eleiko Strength Hub is a

Metalworking manufacturer TAB Industries, LLC, Reading, Pa. (TABIndustries.com), is helping custom park bench manufacturer Going with the Grain,

More than two-thirds of respondents to the Industry Report survey in 2024 said they had plans for construction at their facilities over the next

The latest economic data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) measures the outdoor recreation economy for the U.S. at $1.2 trillion, confirming

Access to clean and safe restrooms is no longer just a luxury, but an essential, expected amenity in public parks. Indeed, clean restrooms, as a

With the support of the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) and partner organizations across youth sports, Congressmen Bill Huizenga (R-

The International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA) and NuStep, LLC, are thrilled to unveil the recipients of the 2024 ICAA NuStep Best in Wellness

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, announced the winners of its

The Health & Fitness Association has released session details for the eight education tracks at The HFA Show 2025, which will occur March 12-14

The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) announced that Hydroapps, a pioneering software suite for

Soft Play, a global leader in contained indoor playground equipment, in celebration of its 40th anniversary,

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America for the third year in a row, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s Topline

Industry Report survey respondents from parks were the most likely to have outdoor courts for sports like basketball and tennis, while those from

Local governments have evolved over the last century to serve their communities and respond to the needs of their residents. As part of its

Americans overwhelmingly support recycling (87%), but inconsistent rules and limited infrastructure are leaving many—especially Gen Zs and

Updated guidance reaffirms the recommendation for 

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is celebrating National

Colorado Time Systems (CTS), a leader in aquatic timing and scoring solutions, is proud to announce the launch of their latest innovation: the

Bobcat Company has expanded its 

Having redefined workplace health and wellness with its recent human-centric office renovation,

Experiential Systems, Inc. (ESI), a leading builder and service provider in the challenge course and aerial adventure industry, became the first and

Werk-Brau introduces the FHX66 Defender Forestry Mulcher, a robust mulcher for standard flow skid steers and track loaders. Engineered to perform,

The Mosaic Quarter Iceplex and Mosaic Quarter Field House, centerpieces of a 100-acre sports and entertainment development,

Demonstrating broad, bipartisan support for the environment and bolstering community resilience to address a changing climate, voters in 2024

Together Outdoors announced two recipients for its Inclusive Micro-Grant Program, Color My Outdoors and Rising Routes. A program of Outdoor

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) will be represented by two delegates at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This is the third year ASLA

Adventure Golf & Sports (AGS) has announced it will be the exclusive selling agent and installer

Outside of budgetary issues, parks listed staffing issues and equipment and facility maintenance as the top concerns for their facilities. Some 58.3

In 25 years of covering the managed recreation, sports and fitness facilities industry, we’ve seen a lot of trends come, and some trends go. And as

As we go about our day-to-day tasks, I’m sure I’m not the only one who sometimes passes a modern playground and thinks, “Wow, I wish I was a kid—that

Creating diverse aquatic programs for public pools is great for generating revenue and civic pride, but along with that comes the need to add a

Gymnasiums are truly multipurpose spaces, hosting sporting events and practices, physical education programs and pickup games. But they’re also

Technology affects every aspect of our lives, at work and play, and for the recreation industry, both work and play simultaneously. For everything

When it comes to lighting parks and recreational areas, installing new or repairing existing AC lighting requires costly and disruptive trenching,

Petersburg High School in Petersburg, Va., has seen its share of impressive students. The school’s alumni include 12-time NBA All-Star Moses Malone,

A national membership nonprofit providing benefits to nearly 60,000 Masters swimmers across the country, U.S. Masters Swimming has a mission to

Twenty-five years ago, Chris Belbin, publisher of Recreation Management, had a vision for a publication that would provide the most up-to-date

Splash Play for AllOur splash pad designs offer interactive, imaginative and inclusive water experiences for people of all ages and abilities. From

High-Strength StructuresCXT® manufactures precast concrete buildings for parks and recreational sites nationwide. Our structures are manufactured

The Boston Host City organizing committee (Boston 26) for the FIFA World Cup 26™ and the U.S. Soccer Foundation have agreed in

The Team Up Project, a bridgebuilding initiative launched by four of the nation's leading community organizations, is launching a new cohort of 30

Trust for Public Land (TPL) is proud to announce that, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS)  TPL-led projects have secured over $

EP Climbing, a global leader in innovative climbing wall solutions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with General Recreation, Inc. This

ASTM International’s sports equipment, playing surfaces, and facilities committee (

Yanmar Compact Equipment introduces the ViO35-7 mini

Matrix Fitness, the world's fastest-growing commercial fitness brand, has announced a new integration with Welld Health, an all-in-one wellness

IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, is thrilled to announce the four newest members to be inducted into the IAAPA Hall of

Iron Grip is expanding their premium Urethane dumbbell line to include their new, innovative ultra-heavy dumbbells under the Iron Grip MAX™ lineup.

Dixie Chopper released the Silver Eagle Stand-on zero-turn mower at the 2024 Equip Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. The Silver Eagle Stand-on is a

Across college athletics, universities are striving to create the ultimate experience for its alumni, student athletes, and fans. Recently, NC State

More than half (55.5%) of respondents to the Industry Report survey said they currently offer arts and crafts programs, while 30.5% host performing

A total of $2.8 million in grants from the Arts in California Parks Local Parks Grant Program will fund 31 local nonprofits, community organizations

Thumbing through the past 25 years’ worth of issues of Recreation Management, I was struck by how many projects we’ve highlighted over the years

Recently, Ecore and Equinox fitness clubs and other industry leaders collaborated to transform old gym glooring into safe, durable playground

Following years of work, the Provo River Delta Restoration Project is now complete and as of Saturday, Oct. 26, the newly restored Delta area and its

Rails to Trails Conservancy has named Sarah Clark Stuart, trails and transportation manager in the City of Philadelphia Department of Streets, the

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is now accepting nominations

Xponential Fitness CEO Mark King has been named a

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the nation’s leading advocate for parks and recreation, announced its 2024-2025 Board of

Ivan K. Hill Park in Winfield, Alabama, is the winner of the $100,000 

International Pool, Spa, Patio Expo, co-located with Deck Expo returns to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, November 12-14

Audio and video have long been the dynamic duo of immersive experiences, and the University of Maryland’s XFINITY Center arena has just orchestrated

Technology dominates the top trends for 2025 according to the American College of Sports Medicine. Wearable technology, mobile exercise apps and data

Some 92.5% of health club respondents in 2024 said they provide programming of any kind at their facilities, down from 98.6% in 2023. Fitness

As more Americans prioritize their health and wellness, U.S. fitness facilities reached a record 72.9 million members in 2023, representing 23.7% of

The 2024 City Fiscal Conditions report from the National League of Cities (

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has released its 2024 U.S. Trends in Team Sports Report,

YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600+ YMCAs across the country, is excited to announce the launch of a $1 million

With more than 3.5 million youth athletes participating in cheerleading in the U.S., including competition and school teams, the American Academy of

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, welcomes public review and

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the nation’s leading advocate for parks and recreation, is proud to announce the organization is

The Four Oaks Golf Course at Lincoln Park in the City of Pittsburg,

On Oct. 10, communities across the U.S. celebrated National Walk to a Park Day, which recognizes the vital role of parks and aims to bring attention

The top five planned additions for park respondents to the 2024 Industry Report survey were splash play areas, dog parks, fitness trails and outdoor

On World Mental Health Day, YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600+ YMCAs across the country, is working to raise

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is proud to announce this

AEON LED Sports and Flood Lights are the most Efficient High-Powered Luminaires with an Incredibly High (95%+) Total Efficiency. Up to 170+ Delivered

Bobcat Company has been selected as a Red Dot Award: Design

For California Sports Surfaces and its parent organization, ICP Group, making a positive community impact is a top priority. That is why the

Fluidra North America, a leading global manufacturer of pool and wellness products, announced that Jon Viner, formerly EVP of Commercial, Spa &

California Sports Surfaces (CSS) and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) are delighted to announce the renewal of their longstanding

The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders, designers and suppliers of materials for tennis courts,

Bobcat Company, a global compact equipment,

At the World Waterpark Association Show in Las Vegas, USA, WhiteWater received Leading Edge Awards for outstanding work in five projects:• 

STIHL Inc., a global leader in outdoor power equipment, proudly celebrates its 50th

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

The USA Swimming Foundation, the philanthropic arm of USA Swimming, announced that grant applications for swim lesson providers, as well as

Whether we’re talking about rocky switchbacks that lead to a breathtaking vista or a paved pathway that loops around a city park, it’s fairly easy to

Greg Poynor’s videoboard story is an example of wins all around when an organization upgrades its facility sound, lighting and scoreboards. Poynor,

Access to clean and safe restrooms is no longer just a luxury, but an essential, expected amenity in public parks. Indeed, clean restrooms, as a

The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), in collaboration with the Richard King Mellon Foundation, the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, and the

The National League of Cities (NLC) announced that more than 1,000 cities have utilized the Local Infrastructure Hub’s free grant-writing trainings

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric and U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) announced more than $2.5 million

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is pleased to announce

SYNLawn®, a leading global manufacturer and innovator of sustainable synthetic turf, announced

Yanmar Compact Equipment will provide its first trade show demo of the manufacturer’s new compact track loaders at the

“Putting sound into a large college football stadium is always about punching all the way to the other side of the facility, but also sounding good

International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA), a non-profit trade association, has published its 2024 IPEMA Insights Report which

As part of its evolution, the Health & Fitness Association has renamed its convention and trade show, formerly called IHRSA, as The HFA Show, the

Waterpark enthusiasm continues to grow. According to Hotel & Leisure Advisors, a hospitality consulting firm, 16 indoor waterpark openings and

It’s hard to imagine any kid out there who wouldn’t want to play with the hose. Spraying, splashing, squirting, soaking—it’s irresistible! Add a hot

“If you build it, they will come.” Most of us have heard that old movie line, but it’s a safe bet that those who own and operate waterparks are not

A number of factors have contributed to the growth of athletic turf fields in recent years, with many high schools, colleges and universities, pro

With an investment of $254.68 million into 54 projects in 24 states for the redevelopment or creation of new local parks, the National Park Service

After a major impact on attendance and usage of park facilities in the early phase of the pandemic in 2020, park respondents have seen growing usage

Google the phrase “pillars of health,” and you’ll find that there are a lot of folks weighing in with thoughts on what, exactly, those are. Aetna,

Since the 1970s waterparks have provided a summertime (and all-season, when it comes to indoor locations) adventure and respite from the world, with

Packed With Play ValueVolo™ is a play-packed structure that soars with fun. The inner ring of components is fully connected by LSI Flexx™ steel-

Artistic ShadeAdd artistic shade to your next structure with Poligon’s Umbra laser-cut panels. Designed to create unique shadows and dappled shade,

It’s hard to imagine any kid out there who wouldn’t want to play with the hose. Spraying, splashing, squirting, soaking—it’s irresistible! Add a hot