The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) announced the recipients of this year’s NRPA Innovation Awards, Spotlight Awards, and Scholarships and Fellowships. 

Launched in June 2010, The World's Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) is a global water safety event uniting waterparks, aquatic facilities, and community organizations across six continents. 

As the United States prepares to host the Soccer World Cup this summer, new research from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) shows that soccer participation is already surging nationwide, reaching record levels before the tournament begins. 

Children’s recess is not a luxury, but a necessary part of how students learn, grow, and stay healthy at every age. It is also directly related to academic success. That is the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics, which published a revised policy statement, “The Crucial Role of Recess in School,” in the June 2026 Pediatrics (published online May 11). 

Rails to Trails Conservancy, the nation’s largest trails, walking and biking advocacy organization, announced new momentum along the route of the Great American Rail-Trail as the organization’s signature project celebrates 7 years of progress.

As Congress considers reauthorization of the Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF), new data from Trust for Public Land (TPL) shows that Americans overwhelmingly support federal action to address long-standing maintenance needs across the nation’s public lands. 

Fifty-five mayors across the country have launched the 2026 Move with the Mayor (MWTM) Spring Mental Health and Physical Activity Challenge.

The National Water Safety Month Coalition—comprised of the American Red Cross, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), and the World Waterpark Association (WWA)—invites all stakeholders to participate in the month-long celebration of National Water Safety Month this May.

The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), announced the finalists for the 2026 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.

Each year, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recognizes outstanding scientific achievement by naming a “Paper of the Year” from each of its six scholarly journals.