It’s May, which means it’s time for National Water Safety Month, an annual awareness campaign coordinated by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, the
May 06, 2024
Ys, Rec Centers Lead on Water Safety Training
More than six out of 10 (61.7%) of all respondents to the Aquatic Trends Survey said their facilities currently provide water safety training
May 01, 2024
SFIA Manufacturers Report Shows Industry Growth
Product sales in the sporting goods, fitness, and related recreation markets grew 4.2% last year according to the
May 01, 2024
32nd Annual National Trails Day Brings Communities Together
The nationwide celebration of National Trails Day® on Saturday June 1, 2024 will bring together people from across the country, Puerto Rico, and
May 01, 2024
Trust for Public Land Announces Five Cities for Millions in Focused Urban Canopy Investment in Community Schoolyards
Trust for Public Land [TPL] is proud to announce the awarding of over $4.5 million to five cities that will advance ambitious urban and community
May 01, 2024
California Sports Surfaces Adds Contractor Loyalty Program
California Sports Surfaces (CSS) announced the launch of its new Contractor ProProgram,
May 01, 2024
WAVE Drowning Prevention Systems Delivers Its 100th System
WAVE Drowning Prevention Systems is proud to announce its life-saving technology is now being used by thousands of swimmers in more than 25 states
May 01, 2024
Werk-Brau Partners with Valley Tool to Provide Mulchers, Mowers, and Landscape Rakes
Werk-Brau has partnered with Valley Tool Manufacturing to provide Werk-Brau branded BrushHound mulchers, brush shredders, and flail mowers, and
May 01, 2024
San Francisco’s UN Plaza Transformed into Skaters’ Haven
Mayor London Breed and the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department recently unveiled a unique chapter in the history of City Hall’s United
May 01, 2024
Active Wellness Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary of Building Healthier Communities
Active Wellness, a leading fitness design and management services company, also known as The Healthy Life Company®, proudly announces its 10th
May 01, 2024
SiteOne Adds New Premium Natural Stone Product Line
SiteOne Landscape Supply is adding three new product lines from Solstice Stone Collections to its
April 30, 2024
From Outdated to Outstanding: Modernizing Parks Through Proactive Asset Management
DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024 Ensuring your parks are inviting to the community means
April 29, 2024
Heavy Rain Highlights Success of Field Improvements
When Saturday morning storms broughs 1.4 inches of rain on March 23—right in the middle of Spring Youth Soccer Weekend #1—the 20 native soil natural
April 29, 2024
Considerations in Surface Prep
As technology advances, so too do methods of accomplishing different jobs and tasks. Surface preparation is one of those jobs that has seen change
April 29, 2024
ACE Health Coach Education Promotes Mindful Movement
Around 80% of U.S. adults and teens are not sufficiently active, according to a recent study published in JAMA. And physical inactivity is the fourth
April 29, 2024
Fitness Offerings Are Third Most Popular Program
According to the results of the 2023 Industry Report survey, fitness programs were the third most commonly offered program at facilities of all kinds
April 22, 2024
Florida Swims Foundation and Step Into Swim Announce Renewed Partnership
The Florida Swims Foundation and Step Into Swim have joined forces to provide life-saving swim lessons to children throughout Florida.The
April 22, 2024
U.S. Soccer Foundation Celebrates 700th Mini-Pitch
On Monday, April 15, at Sandstone Ridge Park in North Las Vegas, the U.S. Soccer Foundation opened its 700th mini-pitch—a significant milestone in
April 22, 2024
Long-Lasting Phenolic Lockers From Bradley Add Function and Flair
Bradley Company, the leading source for high-quality locker room equipment, introduces a new collection of
April 22, 2024
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Sponsors Recreation Exhibit
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announced it will be the exclusive motorized recreation sponsor of the Recreation exhibit at the National Conservation
April 22, 2024
Study Reveals Economic Impact of the Attractions Industry in Middle East Region
The first-ever attractions industry economic analysis for the Middle East region including several African countries is now unveiled. This
April 22, 2024
Compact L-Acoustics A10i Professional Sound System Conquers a Big Space at New Arena
When your high school is on the edge of the largest mountain range in North America, you tend to think big, and that’s exactly what Fountain-Fort
April 22, 2024
Most Commonly Planned Sports Addition? Synthetic Turf Fields
The most common type of sports-related amenity currently included in the facilities of respondents to the Industry Report survey is outdoor sports
April 17, 2024
YMCA Locations Across the Country Set Kids Up for Summer Success at Healthy Kids Day
On Saturday, April 20, YMCA locations across the country are taking part in the Y’s Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s nationwide initiative to help build
April 15, 2024
Hayward Appoints Senior Vice President, Chief Global Operations Officer
Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) (“Hayward” or the “Company”), a global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a broad portfolio of pool
April 15, 2024
The Land Sports & Recreation Complex Celebrates Groundbreaking
On March 27, the City of Saraland, Alabama, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to
April 15, 2024
Icon of the Seas Sets Sail Rigged With L-Acoustics From Bow to Stern
Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas is a 20-deck, $2 billion-plus ship that set sail on January 27 from Port Miami with 2,350 crew
April 15, 2024
Ignite Attachments Disrupts Equipment Industry With Fit Finder
Ignite Attachments, a breakthrough manufacturer of compact equipment attachments, continues to disrupt
April 15, 2024
Danley Selected to Provide Audio Experience for World’s Largest Stationary Wave
Lake Chelan in north-central Washington state is more than 50 miles of crystal clear, glacier-fed lake surrounded by beautiful vineyards, mountains
April 15, 2024
SISGrass Invests in Indian Cricket Pitches
Hybrid cricket pitches have been installed at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala, the first in what is expected
April 15, 2024
USA Swimming Awards Learn-to-Swim Grants
The USA Swimming Foundation awarded $780,000 to 162 swim lesson providers across the country in its initial round of 2024 Learn-to-Swim Grant program
April 15, 2024
Nearly a Third Engage in Learn-to-Swim Outreach
The USA Swimming Foundation reports that just one month of formal swimming lessons reduces the risk of drowning by 88%, making learn-to-swim programs
April 09, 2024
SHAPE America Announces 2024 ‘Send a Teacher’ Grant Recipients
SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators announced its 2024 “Send a Teacher” grant recipients. These four educators, selected from
April 09, 2024
Health and Fitness Industry Challenges Capitol Hill to Get Active
The health and fitness industry is calling on members of Congress and their staff to ignite change and join the fourth annual Congressional Physical
April 09, 2024
Kay Park Recreation Corp. Marks Milestone Anniversary
Kay Park Recreation Corp., a pioneering manufacturer of outdoor park equipment, proudly announces its 70th anniversary since its inception in 1954.
April 09, 2024
Excel Dryer Pioneers Blueprint for Healthy, Sustainable Workplaces of the Future
Excel Dryer, the global leader in touchless hand hygiene solutions, recently unveiled a comprehensive
April 09, 2024
Ecore Athletic Elevates the Pickleball Court Experience with the Introduction of FlexCourt
Ecore, a company
April 09, 2024
ACSM Announces Paper of the Year Awards for Scientific Journals
The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) announced the 2023 Paper of the Year for each of its six highly acclaimed journals, including its
April 09, 2024
Hilltip’s StrikeSmart PLUS Controller Uses Real-Time Data to Guide, Automate Winter Maintenance Decisions
Hilltip has updated its innovative HTrack™
April 09, 2024
Cyclone Lighting Introduces Crosswalk Optics
Cyclone Lighting (www.cyclonelighting.com), an established leader in the manufacture of outdoor
April 09, 2024
Pickleball Kingdom Signs Multi-State Deal
Pickleball Kingdom, the foremost brand in indoor pickleball franchising, announced commencement of new locations throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and
April 08, 2024
SHAPE America Releases New Physical Education Standards
SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators has announced the release of the new SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards and
April 08, 2024
Half of Schools in 2023 Planned Construction
The percentage of school respondents who report that they have plans for construction has been falling over the past several years, from 69.3% in
April 05, 2024
Moving Community Forward on Inclusivity
Kids don’t love staying in one spot. Anyone who has been around children will think that’s an obvious statement, but this is a lesson I learned in
April 04, 2024
The Spirit of Adventure
There are some who prefer to utilize their leisure time with a little meditative quiet, to decompress and reset by reading a book on a park bench or
April 04, 2024
Finding Your Footing
Technological advances, innovations and analytics are driving the indoor sports surface manufacturing industry, creating multiple buying options for
April 04, 2024
An Ounce of Prevention
Proper maintenance in aquatic facilities is vitally important to protecting the physical health of users and the financial health of the operators.
April 04, 2024
Read the Signs
I recently stopped at a park along a river in my hometown. Upon entering from the parking lot, a sign with vibrant graphics and colors shared rules
April 04, 2024
Go Green, Save Green
What does eco-minded recreation facility design have in common with basketball legend LeBron James? Both are focused on conserving as much energy as
April 04, 2024
inPERSPECTIVE / PLAYGROUNDS: Moving Community Forward on Inclusivity
Kids don’t love staying in one spot. Anyone who has been around children will think that’s an obvious statement, but this is a lesson I learned in
April 04, 2024
Of Fools & Flowers
Last month, I wrote about the old saw about lions and lambs in March, noting that around here, the month arrived in a decidedly lamblike fashion. We’
April 03, 2024
Waterfront & Marina Products
Durable DockTangent Marine Decking is the durable, low-maintenance marine dock board with exceptional performance and wood-like
April 02, 2024
Problem-Solver Showcase_April 2024
Problem: How can we offer more play opportunities?SOLUTION: Volo™ is a play-packed structure that soars with fun.
April 02, 2024
Lighting & Sound Systems
A Beacon for Your CommunityStern-Williams offers a solution to help keep parks safe with their Solar Light Option, designed to
April 02, 2024
inSERVICE: The Connection Between Recreation & Healing
Incorporated in 1984 by David Park, William Hillman Jr. and Key Ellis, the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) is a national
April 02, 2024
NRPA Survey: Social Media, Word-of-Mouth Help People Learn of Community Events
Social media and word-of-mouth are popular ways to find out what’s happening in one’s own community, according to the latest National Recreation and
April 02, 2024
USA Swimming University Launches Courses for Officials
USA Swimming announced the addition of two Officials training courses to the online educational platform, USA Swimming University. "Foundations of
April 02, 2024
YMCA Partners to Help Boys of Color Graduate
YMCA's Boys and Young Men of Color (BYMOC) announced a partnership with Old Spice's School of Swagger to help boys of color graduate high
April 02, 2024
Counsilman-Hunsaker Welcomes Kevin Post as New Chairman/CEO and Darren Bevard as New President/COO
Counsilman-Hunsaker, a leading aquatic consulting and engineering firm, announced the appointment of Kevin Post as the new Chairman/CEO and Darren
April 01, 2024
Fluidra Earns 2024 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award
Fluidra, a leading global provider of residential and commercial pool and wellness equipment, has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental
April 01, 2024
Pentair Earns 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year
Pentair (NYSE: PNR), a leader in helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, is honored to receive the 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of
April 01, 2024
JLG Promotes Two, Hires One to National Sports Studio
JLG Architects has announced three strategic moves to expand the footprint of its national Sports Studio. A new hire and two principal promotions
April 01, 2024
Interior Department Commits $58.3 Million in Grants for Park and Recreation Projects in Communities Lacking Parks
The Department of the Interior announced the selection of 14 projects in 11 states to receive $58.3 million through the National Park Service’s
April 01, 2024
Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G Announces Globally Recognized Sustainability Certification
The 2023 Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G was recently named a GEO Certified® Sustainable Golf Tournament, designating the event
April 01, 2024
Cotton Bowl Stadium’s $140-million Renovation Project Is Under Way
The Dallas Parkand Recreation Department and Fair Park First have
April 01, 2024
Landscape Practices Reduce Impact of Extreme Heat
New peer-reviewed research from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Fund demonstrates how landscape architecture solutions can help
April 01, 2024
Parks, Camps Are Conservation Leaders
Respondents to the Industry Report Survey from parks and camp facilities were the most likely to indicate both that they were involved in
March 27, 2024
Farmington Hills, Mich., Recognized for Innovative Programming
Rock Around the Hawk, an immersive recreation program in Farmington Hills, Mich., for toddler and preschool-aged children and their caregivers, was
March 27, 2024
Embrace LinkedIn on Your Career Path
By Alyssa Smith, Madeline Dodenhoff & Peter J. Titlebaum, Ed.D. LinkedIn should be on a student’s regular social media rotation, so
March 25, 2024
USDOT Grants $830 Million-Plus Toward Walking & Biking Connections
Connected walking and biking infrastructure will provide equitable access and opportunity to communities across the country with projects funded by
March 25, 2024
Camps, Parks Most Likely to Have Trails
While less than half (46.4%) of all respondents to the Industry Report survey in 2023 said they currently include walking and hiking trails at their
March 25, 2024
Outdoor Industry Highlights Impacts of Climate Change on Recreation Economy
The Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on “Recreation at Risk: The Nature of Climate Costs,” spotlighting the impacts of climate change on
March 25, 2024
Keep America Beautiful Kicks Off 2024 Great American Cleanup
Keep America Beautiful® officially kicked off its 2024
March 25, 2024
Florida Bill Seeks to Create Voucher Program for Swim Lessons
The alignment between SB 544 and the "Every Child A Swimmer" legislation and program emphasizes a shared commitment to protecting Florida's children
March 25, 2024
Aquatic Design Group Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence in Aquatic Architecture and Engineering
What happens when two friends strike out on their own to start a company? They work hard, have fun, and grow into one of the largest and most
March 25, 2024
Bobcat Company Named to Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies List
Bobcat Company (Bobcat), a global equipment,
March 25, 2024
ACE Launches AI Education Course for Health and Exercise Pros
In a dynamic era where technology continues to revolutionize the health and fitness industry, the
March 25, 2024
Bedford Highlighting ReadySpan Bridge
Bedford Reinforced Plastics — a full-service supplier offering an extensive line of
March 25, 2024
IAAPA Names Craft Standard Draft Cocktails as New Official Partner
IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, announced a new partnership with