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

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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

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IHRSA 2024 Hits a High Note With New Name and Increased Attendance

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

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Seventh Class of American Hiking Society’s NextGen Trail Leaders Announced

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

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The Health & Fitness Association Elects New Board Members

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

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New ASLA Research Shows Benefits of Nature-Based Solutions

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

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The Health & Fitness Association Bestows Awards on Three Industry Leaders

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

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SFIA Reports Uptick in Sports & Fitness Participation

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

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Youth Sports Most Common at Schools, Ys

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

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National Park Trust and USDA Forest Service Announce the 2024 Every Kid Outdoors Small Grants Program Awardees

National Park Trust is pleased to announce the 2024 grantees of the Every Kid Outdoors Small Grants Program. In partnership with the USDA Forest

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USDA Invests Nearly $66 Million to Improve Roads, Trails and Water Quality

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced nearly $66 million to improve water quality, roads, trails, bridges and fish habitat on national forests

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Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Welcomes Bipartisan Support for Outdoor Recreation

The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) applauds the markup of the Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024, which has a historic focus on

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Trails Community Advocacy Secures Consistent Funding in Challenging Environment

Because of the efforts of the trails community including organizations, advocates, and user groups, funding for trail-specific line items in the

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'Work at Camp' Event Hosted by the American Camp Association

The American Camp Association (ACA) and outdoor performance footwear brand 

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Bobcat and NRPA Grant Results in Increased Park Access and Improved Sustainability

Bobcat Company and the National Recreation and Park Association (

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President Proposes $3.57 Billion National Park Service Budget

The Biden-Harris administration submitted to Congress the President's National Park Service (NPS) budget proposal for fiscal year 2025. The $3.57

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FLEXMASTER Safety Renovation Treads Improve Stair Safety

Wooster Products’ FLEXMASTER® Safety Renovation Treads offer an economical and easily applied anti-slip surface to improve the safety of interior or

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IHRSA Gets a New Name, New Vision

Long one of the most recognized associations representing health and fitness clubs, IHRSA has launched into a new chapter of member service and

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Health Clubs Optimistic About Membership Growth

After a couple of rough years, when health club respondents saw the usage of their facilities decrease dramatically as the coronavirus pandemic led

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Personal Space

Municipal or private, large or small, old or new, users of the tennis center or recreation, gym or aquatic center (or all three in one) want a place

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At the Water’s Edge

For most of our history (and much of our prehistory), human life has been intricately connected with water. Our earliest organized communities arose

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Meet & Compete

In July of this year the summer Olympics will kick off in Paris, and a whole new crop of young people will be watching. And after the games are over

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Meeting Diverse Needs

Perusing the 2023 American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Professional Awards, you can find many examples of innovative parks. In Westfield,

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United by Play

There has certainly been much written about the benefits of play for children, but in recent years there’s been an increasing focus on the benefits

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Outta-Site Furnishings

Beyond the beauty and attractiveness of surrounding nature and the sheer magnitude of a well-maintained park, having an assortment of modern site

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inPERSPECTIVE / AQUATICS: High Bather Loads Can Create Danger

A few months ago, I received a texted photo from a co-worker of a small, indoor health club pool with about 45 people in the water. They were engaged

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inPERSPECTIVE / DOG PARKS: Promote Dog Health & Inclusion

The dog park boom of the past decade or so has brought more places for dogs and their owners to play to communities across the U.S., but with all of

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inPRACTICE / FISHING PARKS: Lincoln’s Landing in Lincoln, Ala.

In October 2023, the City of Lincoln, Ala., celebrated the opening of Lincoln’s Landing fishing park—the largest public access site on Logan Martin

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inPRACTICE / TRAILHEAD: Wilson Road Park in Columbus, Ohio

Completed in 2017, Wilson Road Trailhead Park in Columbus, Ohio, earned a Merit Award (2018) from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Columbus

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inSERVICE: Play Ball!

A joint initiative of Major League Baseball (MLB) and the MLB Players Association, the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation (YDF) supports efforts

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In Like a…

The old saying has it that March arrives like a rough and roaring lion, but leaves like a lamb. At the moment of this writing, it remains to be seen

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Creating Places That Matter

From playing host to a day of family barbecues and fireworks-watching in July to providing a daily space to play, walk and workout—or just sit and

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Pool & Aquatic Equipment

Keep Your BalanceStart the Wibit Sports BalanceTrack with skillful balancing, then choose between two thrilling options: twist and turn on an upward

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New Product Ideas

Water & LightsFXPRO Series LED color-changing light fixture is for the illumination of fountain and splash pad spray effects (underwater, wet or

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Houston ISD Teams up with U.S. Soccer Foundation to Bring Soccer Into School for 29,000 Students

More than 29,000 students across Houston Independent School District will have a new soccer specific unit as part of their health and physical

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NRPA: Gardening Is Important for Communities

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults have gardened in their lifetime, according to the latest National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)

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NDPA Provides Essential Water Safety Guidance

In response to national and local reports of child drowning incidents since the start of 2024, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (

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Matrix Fitness Introduces the Onyx Collection

Matrix Fitness, the world’s fastest-growing commercial fitness brand, announces the launch of the Onyx Collection, a five-machine assortment of ultra

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IHRSA Partners With the White House to Promote Physical Activity in the U.S.

IHRSA—the Health & Fitness Association, a global community of industry leaders—is thrilled to announce its partnership with the White House to

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Americans Would Like More Privacy in Public Restrooms

While a public restroom is by definition “public,” a majority of U.S. adults want more privacy when they’re using the loo. According to the 

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Torque Fitness Maximizes Cardio Challenges With New Relentless Ripper

As exercisers demand maximum efficiency and effectiveness – and as HIIT remains red-hot – the new Relentless Ripper ski trainer from

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Kubota to Award Grants to 20 Local Communities

Kubota Tractor Corporation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local customers, dealers and communities with the return of the Kubota Hometown

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SYNLawn Enhances Product Technology With SYNSport Powered by Trionic Plus

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

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Rec Centers, Ys, Schools Most Concerned About Youth Wellness

When it comes to top industry-related concerns, respondents to the Industry Report survey from rec centers, Ys and schools were the most likely to

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Grants Send California Kids to Parks

More than 900 elementary and middle school students in 2024 will get connected to the great outdoors, thanks to grants from the National Park Trust,

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Augustana University Celebrates New Arena

Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S.D., celebrated the grand opening of its new Midco Arena in late January with its first ever home hockey series

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Got Algae? Breakthrough Innovations Help Manage Problem Pools

There are many thousands of species of algae in the world, and these organisms produce more than half of the world’s oxygen. They are an important

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