CDC Releases 2024 Model Aquatic Health Code

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

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Majority Are Familiar With 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

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Spectrum Aquatics Introduces Blackfoot III Pool Cover Reel System

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

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Sherwood Forest RV Resort Opens New Mini Golf Course

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

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No Fault Surfaces Marks 50 Years of Innovation in Safety Surfacing

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

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ASBA Honors Distinguished Sports Facilities

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

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Storyblok and Alloy Transform Atlanta Beltline’s Digital Presence

The Atlanta Beltline, in partnership with integrated marketing agency

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SportsArt Joins YPG Marketplace

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

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IMBA Announces 2025 Foundations Program, Set in Minnesota for 2025

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

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Trust for Public Land Publishes Comprehensive Report on Artificial Turf in Parks and Schoolyards

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

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YMCA of the USA Expands Youth Character Development Opportunities Nationwide

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

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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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National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Chi-Cal Rivers Fund Announces $2.1 Million in New Conservation Grants

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

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Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Releases Annual State Rankings

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced its 

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Baton Rouge Youth Need More, Better Sports Options

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

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ACE Launches New Course Focused on Supporting Clients Using Anti-Obesity Medications

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

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Latin Americans Embrace Fitness Facilities as Key to an Active Lifestyle

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

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WhiteWater Earns Brass Ring, Launches New Products

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

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Toro and Brentsville District High School Partner to Cultivate Turfgrass Professionals

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

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NFWF Announces $122.5 Million in Conservation Grants

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

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Camps, Parks Lead on Green Initiatives

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

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PHTA Q3 Quarterly Pulse Survey Shows Strong Revenue Growth

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

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NFHS Recognizes Eight High School Athletic Directors

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

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New Data Shows Outdoor Recreation Is a $1.2 Trillion Economic Engine

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

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The Health & Fitness Association Launches New Podcast

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

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NCAA Extends Partnership With Gerflor USA Family for Championship Events

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

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Rebound Ace Unveils Refreshed Logo and Branding

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

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New Survey Shares Post-Pandemic Perceptions of Commercial Restrooms

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

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Eleiko Opens Strength Hub in Germany

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

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Metal Fabricator Helps Custom Bench Manufacturer Honor First Responders

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

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More Than Two-Thirds Plan Construction

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

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Outdoor Recreation Economy Delivers $1.2 Trillion Impact

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

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A Place to Go

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

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Congress Introduces the Youth Sports Facilities Act Following Efforts from SFIA and Industry Partners

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

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ICAA Honors North America’s Top Senior Living Communities and Visionary Leaders

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

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Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Announces 2024 Award Recipients

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

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Eight Education Tracks Unveiled for The HFA Show 2025

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

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Hydroapps Continues as a CMAHC Certified Product

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

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Soft Play Celebrates 40 Years of Pioneering Indoor Playground Equipment With Its Largest Installation Ever

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

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SFIA: Pickleball Demand Still Outstrips Infrastructure

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

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Parks, Colleges Have the Most Courts

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

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National League of Cities Releases Research Brief Series Chronicling History of Municipal Government

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

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Americans Want to Recycle But Worry About Getting It Right

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

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Updated Guidance Says CPR With Breaths Essential for Cardiac Arrest Following Drowning

Updated guidance reaffirms the recommendation for 

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Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Recognizes National Apprenticeship Week

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

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Colorado Time Systems Launches the Innovative Infinity Pro Start System

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

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Bobcat Machine IQ Remote Engine Disable/Enable Available Across Additional Equipment

Bobcat Company has expanded its 

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Excel Dryer Launches Innovative Continuing Education Program

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

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Experiential Systems Achieves ISO Certification

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

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Werk-Brau FHX66 Forestry Mulcher Transforms Standard Flow Skid Steers Into Land Clearing Machines

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

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Mosaic Quarter Iceplex & Field House Prepares to Break Ground

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

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TPL: Voters Approve $16 Billion+ for Parks, Climate and Conservation

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

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Together Outdoors Provides Outdoor Recreation Grants

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

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Landscape Architects to Workshop Landscape Solutions at COP29

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

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AGS Introducing RemarkaBall to U.S. and Canada

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

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Staffing, Maintenance Are Top Park Concerns

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

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25 Trends in 25 Years

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

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Play Every Way

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

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Diversify Your Pool

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

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Adaptable Spaces

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

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Gared Performance Sports