A National Coalition of water safety partners, including the American Red Cross, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), and the World Waterpark Association (WWA), along with Governors in 45+ states, are working together to promote May as the 20th annual National Water Safety Month.

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy reports hundreds of organizations and thousands of people took to the trails on Celebrate Trails Day, illustrating the shared role of infrastructure, programming and investment in encouraging people to be active.

Applications are now open for $1 million in grants to be awarded for creating unique playful learning installations in everyday locations across Philadelphia.

Six in seven U.S. adults want their local government to make investments that ensure children have access to safe and inclusive playgrounds, according to the latest National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Park Pulse poll.

The NAIA announced Monday morning the 10 sites for the Baseball Opening Round of the National Tournament, and for the third time in five years, Shreveport has found itself on the very short list.

WeCOACH announced the fourth year of its national partnership with the United States Marine Corps (USMC) that will create multiple opportunities for WeCOACH members to build relationships with and engage in leadership programming offered by the Marines.

The U.S. Soccer Foundation and 16 YMCAs across the USA, including those in the 11 U.S. World Cup Host Cities, announced a joint campaign, The Road to 2026: Making an Impact in Local Communities, to increase access to soccer and its health and wellness benefits to at least 1 million youths.

The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), announced the finalists for the 2023 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. 

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and the International Code Council (ICC) are pleased to announce the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approval and publication of ANSI/PHTA/ICC-2 2023 American National Standard for Public Pool and Spa Operations and Maintenance (PHTA-2).

The 2023 NRPA Agency Performance Review, a report released by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), demonstrates the full power of parks and recreation.