The condition of a business’ restrooms really does matter—to patrons as well as the businesses that provide them. Think of the times when you

A “partnership,” per the Miriam-Webster dictionary, is “the state of being a partner: a relationship involving close cooperation between parties

Highly Quotable“I’ve used my experience from playing sports in almost every aspect of my life. Playing soccer is where I

Do you ever wish for a highly accurate crystal ball? One that could let you see how you’ll feel about the decisions you’re making, say, 25 years from

From community aquatic centers to natatoriums and beyond, aquatic facilities are increasingly being planned to meet a wide variety of community wants

Ninja TrainingIntroducing G2N® Air Obstacles, providing a softer, more fun way for your ninjas to train. The only thing they have to fear is bruising

Streamline OperationsCivicPlus® Recreation Management software is the ultimate solution for streamlining recreational operations. Seamlessly manage

Together Outdoors, an initiative of Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, announced the awardees of its Inclusive Micro-Grant Program grants totaling $70,

USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the United States, announced the four cities that will host this year’s

The ASLA Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization, has announced a new grant to the University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center (EFC) in the School of

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

Almost all U.S. adults (93 percent) are likely to seek out a new skill or hobby — particularly cooking, fitness and health, and arts and crafts —

Cyclone Lighting (www.cyclonelighting.com), Cyclone Lighting (

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that CEO, Benjamin Bachman of Gerflor USA was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Midwest Award finalist

Human performance solutions innovator PLAE is deepening its bench by partnering with industry veteran Tyler Hobson. The owner of Iron Core

The American Council on Exercise 

While it’s been four years since the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted lives, one behavior has left a lasting impression:  handwashing. That’s based

Wash UpAvailable in satin stainless steel and a palette of five modern finishes, the stunning Elvari Washroom Accessories collection provides more

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

More than six out of 10 (61.7%) of all respondents to the Aquatic Trends Survey said their facilities currently provide water safety training

Product sales in the sporting goods, fitness, and related recreation markets grew 4.2% last year according to the 

The nationwide celebration of National Trails Day® on Saturday June 1, 2024 will bring together people from across the country, Puerto Rico, and

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

California Sports Surfaces (CSS) announced the launch of its new Contractor ProProgram,

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

Werk-Brau has partnered with Valley Tool Manufacturing to provide Werk-Brau branded BrushHound mulchers, brush shredders, and flail mowers, and

Mayor London Breed and the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department recently unveiled a unique chapter in the history of City Hall’s United

Active Wellness, a leading fitness design and management services company, also known as The Healthy Life Company®, proudly announces its 10th

SiteOne Landscape Supply is adding three new product lines from Solstice Stone Collections to its

 DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024 Ensuring your parks are inviting to the community means

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

As technology advances, so too do methods of accomplishing different jobs and tasks. Surface preparation is one of those jobs that has seen change

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

According to the results of the 2023 Industry Report survey, fitness programs were the third most commonly offered program at facilities of all kinds

The Florida Swims Foundation and Step Into Swim have joined forces to provide life-saving swim lessons to children throughout Florida.The

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

Bradley Company, the leading source for high-quality locker room equipment, introduces a new collection of 

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announced it will be the exclusive motorized recreation sponsor of the Recreation exhibit at the National Conservation

The first-ever attractions industry economic analysis for the Middle East region including several African countries is now unveiled. This

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

The most common type of sports-related amenity currently included in the facilities of respondents to the Industry Report survey is outdoor sports

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

Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) (“Hayward” or the “Company”), a global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a broad portfolio of pool

On March 27, the City of Saraland, Alabama, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to

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

Ignite Attachments, a breakthrough manufacturer of compact equipment attachments, continues to disrupt

Lake Chelan in north-central Washington state is more than 50 miles of crystal clear, glacier-fed lake surrounded by beautiful vineyards, mountains

Hybrid cricket pitches have been installed at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala, the first in what is expected

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

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

SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators announced its 2024 “Send a Teacher” grant recipients. These four educators, selected from

The health and fitness industry is calling on members of Congress and their staff to ignite change and join the fourth annual Congressional Physical

Kay Park Recreation Corp., a pioneering manufacturer of outdoor park equipment, proudly announces its 70th anniversary since its inception in 1954.

Excel Dryer, the global leader in touchless hand hygiene solutions, recently unveiled a comprehensive

Ecore, a company

The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) announced the 2023 Paper of the Year for each of its six highly acclaimed journals, including its

Hilltip has updated its innovative HTrack™

Cyclone Lighting (www.cyclonelighting.com), an established leader in the manufacture of outdoor

Pickleball Kingdom, the foremost brand in indoor pickleball franchising, announced commencement of new locations throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and

SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators has announced the release of the new SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards and

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

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

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

Technological advances, innovations and analytics are driving the indoor sports surface manufacturing industry, creating multiple buying options for

Proper maintenance in aquatic facilities is vitally important to protecting the physical health of users and the financial health of the operators.

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

What does eco-minded recreation facility design have in common with basketball legend LeBron James? Both are focused on conserving as much energy as

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

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’

Durable DockTangent Marine Decking is the durable, low-maintenance marine dock board with exceptional performance and wood-like

Problem: How can we offer more play opportunities?SOLUTION: Volo™ is a play-packed structure that soars with fun.

A Beacon for Your CommunityStern-Williams offers a solution to help keep parks safe with their Solar Light Option, designed to

Incorporated in 1984 by David Park, William Hillman Jr. and Key Ellis, the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) is a national

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

USA Swimming announced the addition of two Officials training courses to the online educational platform, USA Swimming University. "Foundations of

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

Counsilman-Hunsaker, a leading aquatic consulting and engineering firm, announced the appointment of Kevin Post as the new Chairman/CEO and Darren

Fluidra, a leading global provider of residential and commercial pool and wellness equipment, has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental

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

JLG Architects has announced three strategic moves to expand the footprint of its national Sports Studio. A new hire and two principal promotions

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

The 2023 Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G was recently named a GEO Certified® Sustainable Golf Tournament, designating the event

The Dallas Parkand Recreation Department and Fair Park First have 

New peer-reviewed research from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Fund demonstrates how landscape architecture solutions can help

Respondents to the Industry Report Survey from parks and camp facilities were the most likely to indicate both that they were involved in

Rock Around the Hawk, an immersive recreation program in Farmington Hills, Mich., for toddler and preschool-aged children and their caregivers, was

By Alyssa Smith, Madeline Dodenhoff & Peter J. Titlebaum, Ed.D. LinkedIn should be on a student’s regular social media rotation, so

Connected walking and biking infrastructure will provide equitable access and opportunity to communities across the country with projects funded by

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

The Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on “Recreation at Risk: The Nature of Climate Costs,” spotlighting the impacts of climate change on

Keep America Beautiful® officially kicked off its 2024

The alignment between SB 544 and the "Every Child A Swimmer" legislation and program emphasizes a shared commitment to protecting Florida's children

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

Bobcat Company (Bobcat), a global equipment,

In a dynamic era where technology continues to revolutionize the health and fitness industry, the

Bedford Reinforced Plastics — a full-service supplier offering an extensive line of

IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, announced a new partnership with

The Association of Pickleball Players (APP), the American Cancer Society and UTR Sports are teaming up to fight cancer through Doubles Dink for

The International Swimming Hall of Fame, in collaboration with the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of the

The Rube Goldberg Institute, a family-run nonprofit that uses

Colorado Time Systems, a PlayCore company is pleased to be an object donor to this family friendly, interactive exhibition focused on the

The 2024 IHRSA Convention & Trade Show wrapped with buzz about the organization's new name launch and targeted mission to be the global community

American Hiking Society is pleased to announce the 2024 class of NextGen Trail Leaders

The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA), a global community of industry leaders, elected five new board members on March 8 at its

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Fund has released new peer-reviewed research on landscape architecture solutions to extreme heat

The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA), a global community of industry leaders, honored three industry leaders with awards at its

Every one of the seven major sport and fitness physical activity categories showed increased year-over-year rates of participation, according to the

Respondents to the Industry Report survey from schools and Ys were the most likely to offer youth sports programming at their facilities, while those

The DOGIPOT® concept was created to solve the growing problem of dog pollution. An estimated 90 million dogs are in the U.S., equivalent to nearly 8