According to the National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA) latest Park Pulse poll, 84% of U.S. adults say proximity to high-quality parks, playgrounds, open spaces or other recreation facilities is important when choosing a neighborhood or area in which to live. 

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) announced the release of its latest white paper “Evolution is Never Finished: Insights From IFMA’s Emerging Topics Working Group on How Six Key Topics are Transforming the FM Industry.”

A new report from the Center for American Progress shows how a new rule and other conservation action by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) can help bridge the nature gap for underserved communities and meet surging demand for parks and outdoor recreation.

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) launched a new public service announcement (PSA) video, promoting careers in the outdoor recreation industry. 

Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) celebrated the Biden administration’s historic action to launch the American Climate Corps, which will be tasked with building a clean and climate resilient economy and promoting a strong outdoor workforce.

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the nation’s leading advocate for parks and recreation, is proud to announce its 2023-2024 Board of Directors. 

IHRSA—the Health & Fitness Association, a global community of health and fitness industry leaders—has released the 2023 IHRSA Global Report, an annual review of the health and trajectory of the global industry. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is awarding more than $1 billion in competitive grants to plant and maintain trees, combat extreme heat and climate change, and improve access to nature in cities, towns, and suburbs where more than 84% of Americans live, work, and play. 

The National League of Cities (NLC) launched an interactive dashboard tracking how thousands of cities, towns and villages are investing Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding into valuable projects for communities across the country. 

IHRSA—the Health & Fitness Association, a global community of health and fitness industry leaders—opened registration today for the IHRSA 2024 Convention & Trade Show in Los Angeles March 6-8, 2024.