The American Camp Association (ACA) announced that more than 20 camps across the United States will join Phase 2 of the Leadership Pathways Project. 

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

The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders, designers and suppliers of materials for sports fields, running tracks, tennis courts and indoor and outdoor courts and recreational facilities, has announced the publication of the 2024 edition of Sports Fields: Construction and Maintenance Manual.

The National League of Cities has selected four cities to participate in a new technical assistance initiative called Decades in the Making: Cities Supporting Early Learning and the Child Care Economy. 

Rails to Trails Conservancy, the nation’s largest trails, walking and biking advocacy organization, marked five years of progress toward completing the country’s first cross-country trail with a celebration and call-to-action at the U.S. Capitol.

The 55,294 health club and studio locations in the United States have a $22.4 billion economic impact on the country’s economy, according to new data analysis prepared by the Health & Fitness Association.

KABOOM! announced The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, as a partner in the national nonprofit’s 25 in 5 Initiative to End Playspace Inequity.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, celebrates a significant milestone in its groundbreaking workforce development program, the Pool Professionals Pipeline. 

The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), announced the finalists for the 2024 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. 

Together Outdoors, an initiative of Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, announced the awardees of its Inclusive Micro-Grant Program grants totaling $70,000.