For more than 77 years, PRPS has invited park and recreation professionals from across the state to attend this elite professional development event for those working and volunteering in the field. Join us Sunday through Wednesday, March 16-19, 2025, at the Hershey Lodge, Hershey, Pa.

The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) is launching the HFA Hall of Fame, which seeks to recognize individuals whose contributions have elevated the association and industry’s profiles, set new standards for excellence in leadership, and supported the industry’s commitment to improved physical and mental health for all.

The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the winners of its annual awards. 

The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) announced its seventh year of Foundations trail workshops, taking place in Minnesota during 2025: Winona in spring, and Duluth in the fall.

Trust for Public Land (TPL) has released a new report, The Use of Artificial Turf in Parks and Schoolyards, offering an in-depth analysis of the advantages, disadvantages, and considerations surrounding artificial turf in community spaces. 

Chi-Cal Rivers Fund partners announced $2.1 million in grants to enhance habitat and greenspace throughout the Chicago-Calumet region. 

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced its second annual rankings of state outdoor recreation economies based on the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).

Not enough Baton Rouge children can access sports to enjoy the associated benefits, including notably lower participation rates among girls and children in North Baton Rouge, according to a report released today by the Aspen Institute’s Project Play initiative.

Health and fitness professionals now have access to a groundbreaking interactive course, Leveraging Anti-Obesity Medications for Optimal Client Outcomes, designed to provide the essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively support personal training and health coaching clients who are using anti-obesity medications (AOMs). 

The Health & Fitness Association (HFA), in partnership with ABC Fitness, has released the 2024 Latin America Fitness Consumer Survey, providing key insights into the vibrant and dynamic fitness culture in major metropolitan areas across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru.