The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially released the fifth edition of the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC),
December 23, 2024
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
December 19, 2024
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
December 19, 2024
Sherwood Forest RV Resort Opens New Mini Golf Course
An 18-hole Modular Advantage® Mini Golf course was recently designed and
December 19, 2024
No Fault Surfaces Marks 50 Years of Innovation in Safety Surfacing
No Fault® Surfaces, a leader in parks and recreation safety surfacing since 1974
December 19, 2024
ASBA Honors Distinguished Sports Facilities
The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has
December 19, 2024
Storyblok and Alloy Transform Atlanta Beltline’s Digital Presence
The Atlanta Beltline, in partnership with integrated marketing agency
December 19, 2024
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
December 19, 2024
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
December 19, 2024
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
December 16, 2024
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
December 16, 2024
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
December 11, 2024
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
December 11, 2024
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Releases Annual State Rankings
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced its
December 11, 2024
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
December 11, 2024
ACE Launches New Course Focused on Supporting Clients Using Anti-Obesity Medications
Health and fitness professionals now have access to a groundbreaking interactive course,
December 11, 2024
Latin Americans Embrace Fitness Facilities as Key to an Active Lifestyle
The Health & Fitness Association (HFA), in partnership with ABC Fitness, has released the
December 11, 2024
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
December 11, 2024
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
December 09, 2024
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
December 09, 2024
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
December 03, 2024
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
December 03, 2024
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
December 03, 2024
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)
December 02, 2024
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
December 02, 2024
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
December 02, 2024
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
December 02, 2024
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,
December 02, 2024
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
December 02, 2024
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,
December 02, 2024
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
December 02, 2024
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
November 25, 2024
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
November 25, 2024
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-
November 25, 2024
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
November 25, 2024
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
November 25, 2024
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
November 25, 2024
Hydroapps Continues as a CMAHC Certified Product
The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) announced that Hydroapps, a pioneering software suite for
November 25, 2024
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,
November 25, 2024
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
November 25, 2024
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
November 18, 2024
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
November 18, 2024
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
November 18, 2024
Updated Guidance Says CPR With Breaths Essential for Cardiac Arrest Following Drowning
Updated guidance reaffirms the recommendation for
November 18, 2024
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
November 18, 2024
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
November 18, 2024
Bobcat Machine IQ Remote Engine Disable/Enable Available Across Additional Equipment
Bobcat Company has expanded its
November 18, 2024
Excel Dryer Launches Innovative Continuing Education Program
Having redefined workplace health and wellness with its recent human-centric office renovation,
November 18, 2024
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
November 18, 2024
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,
November 18, 2024
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,
November 18, 2024
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
November 11, 2024
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
November 11, 2024
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
November 11, 2024
AGS Introducing RemarkaBall to U.S. and Canada
Adventure Golf & Sports (AGS) has announced it will be the exclusive selling agent and installer
November 11, 2024
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
November 07, 2024
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
November 07, 2024
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
November 07, 2024
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
November 07, 2024
Adaptable Spaces
Gymnasiums are truly multipurpose spaces, hosting sporting events and practices, physical education programs and pickup games. But they’re also
November 07, 2024
Tech-Enabled
Technology affects every aspect of our lives, at work and play, and for the recreation industry, both work and play simultaneously. For everything
November 07, 2024
inPERSPECTIVE / LIGHTING: Innovations in Commercial Solar Lighting
When it comes to lighting parks and recreational areas, installing new or repairing existing AC lighting requires costly and disruptive trenching,
November 06, 2024
inPRACTICE / BUILDING A LEGACY: Petersburg High School, Petersburg, Va.
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,
November 06, 2024
inSERVICE: Adult Swim: U.S. Masters Swimming
A national membership nonprofit providing benefits to nearly 60,000 Masters swimmers across the country, U.S. Masters Swimming has a mission to
November 06, 2024
Time Marches On
Twenty-five years ago, Chris Belbin, publisher of Recreation Management, had a vision for a publication that would provide the most up-to-date
November 06, 2024
Waterpark & Splash Play Products
Splash Play for AllOur splash pad designs offer interactive, imaginative and inclusive water experiences for people of all ages and abilities. From
November 06, 2024
Enclosures & Building Structures
High-Strength StructuresCXT® manufactures precast concrete buildings for parks and recreational sites nationwide. Our structures are manufactured
November 05, 2024
FIFA World Cup Boston 26, U.S. Soccer Foundation Announce Plans to Build 20 New Mini-Pitches
The Boston Host City organizing committee (Boston 26) for the FIFA World Cup 26™ and the U.S. Soccer Foundation have agreed in
November 05, 2024
Team Up Partners Launch Second Cohort to Promote Bridgebuilding, Combat Polarization
The Team Up Project, a bridgebuilding initiative launched by four of the nation's leading community organizations, is launching a new cohort of 30
November 05, 2024
Trust for Public Land Celebrates $117 Million in U.S. Forest Service Grants
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 $
November 05, 2024
EP Climbing Partners with General Recreation, Inc.
EP Climbing, a global leader in innovative climbing wall solutions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with General Recreation, Inc. This
November 05, 2024
Pickleball Subcommittee Launched by ASTM Sports Equipment Group
ASTM International’s sports equipment, playing surfaces, and facilities committee (
November 05, 2024
Yanmar CE’s New ViO35-7 Brings Stellar Operator Experience, Productivity and Configuration Upgrades
Yanmar Compact Equipment introduces the ViO35-7 mini
November 05, 2024
Matrix Fitness Announces Integration with Welld Health to Enhance Wellness Program Offerings
Matrix Fitness, the world's fastest-growing commercial fitness brand, has announced a new integration with Welld Health, an all-in-one wellness
November 05, 2024
IAAPA Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees
IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, is thrilled to announce the four newest members to be inducted into the IAAPA Hall of
November 05, 2024
Iron Grip Barbell Company Updates Its Iconic Urethane Dumbbell Line
Iron Grip is expanding their premium Urethane dumbbell line to include their new, innovative ultra-heavy dumbbells under the Iron Grip MAX™ lineup.
November 05, 2024
Dixie Chopper Introduces New Stand-on Mower
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
November 05, 2024
Danley Sound Labs and Allen & Heath Upgrade Fan Audio Experience at NC State University
Across college athletics, universities are striving to create the ultimate experience for its alumni, student athletes, and fans. Recently, NC State
November 04, 2024
Rec Centers, Ys & Parks Most Likely to Host Arts & Crafts
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
November 04, 2024
California Parks Get Grants for Art
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
October 31, 2024
Blast From the Past
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
October 29, 2024
Fitness Floors Reborn
Recently, Ecore and Equinox fitness clubs and other industry leaders collaborated to transform old gym glooring into safe, durable playground
October 28, 2024
Provo River Delta Officially Opens to Public Recreation
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
October 28, 2024
Rails to Trails Conservancy Honors City of Philadelphia’s Sarah Clark Stuart As Nation’s 2024 Trail Champion
Rails to Trails Conservancy has named Sarah Clark Stuart, trails and transportation manager in the City of Philadelphia Department of Streets, the
October 28, 2024
PHTA Accepting Nominations for Garrett Award and Lowry Grant
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is now accepting nominations
October 28, 2024
The HFA Show 2025 Will Feature Xponential Fitness CEO Mark King as Keynoter
Xponential Fitness CEO Mark King has been named a
October 28, 2024
NRPA Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the nation’s leading advocate for parks and recreation, announced its 2024-2025 Board of
October 28, 2024
Alabama Park Wins $100,000 Park Makeover From Bobcat Company
Ivan K. Hill Park in Winfield, Alabama, is the winner of the $100,000
October 28, 2024
International Pool Spa Patio Expo, Co-located with Deck Expo Previews Brands Contributing to Rapid Advancement of Outdoor Living and Wellness
International Pool, Spa, Patio Expo, co-located with Deck Expo returns to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, November 12-14
October 28, 2024
L-Acoustics Kara IIi Professional Audio System Connects University of Maryland’s XFINITY Center With Exceptional Sound and Control
Audio and video have long been the dynamic duo of immersive experiences, and the University of Maryland’s XFINITY Center arena has just orchestrated
October 28, 2024
Technology, Older Adults Lead Top 2025 Fitness Trends
Technology dominates the top trends for 2025 according to the American College of Sports Medicine. Wearable technology, mobile exercise apps and data
October 28, 2024
Mind-Body, Sport Training Are Top Planned Fitness Programs
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
October 23, 2024
U.S. Fitness Facility Membership Reaches Historic High
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
October 23, 2024
National League of Cities’ 2024 City Fiscal Conditions Report Finds Municipalities Are Prepared for Post-ARPA Economy
The 2024 City Fiscal Conditions report from the National League of Cities (
October 23, 2024
Team Sports Category Records Highest Number of Participation in Nearly 10 Years
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has released its 2024 U.S. Trends in Team Sports Report,
October 23, 2024
YMCA of the USA and The Achievery Collaborate to Bridge Digital Divide for Students Nationwide
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
October 23, 2024
American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Safety Protections for Cheerleaders
With more than 3.5 million youth athletes participating in cheerleading in the U.S., including competition and school teams, the American Academy of
October 23, 2024
PHTA Begins Public Review Period of PHTA-12 Standard for Plastering of Swimming Pools
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, welcomes public review and
October 23, 2024
NRPA Partners With Nike to Advance Gender Equity in Youth Sport
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the nation’s leading advocate for parks and recreation, is proud to announce the organization is