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New Federal Grants Elevate Trail and Active Transportation Systems as Essential Infrastructure in Addressing Traffic Fatalities

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s analysis finds that 46% of Safe Streets and Roads for All Construction Grants address the need for traffic-separated walking and biking routes.

NRPA: Parks & Rec Keeps People Moving Indoors

Eighty-four percent of U.S. adults look to indoor activities provided by park and recreation agencies in times of inclement weather, according to the latest National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Park Pulse poll.

Proposed ASTM International Standards Support Pole Vaulting

ASTM International’s sports equipment, playing surfaces, and facilities committee is developing two new standards surrounding best practices in pole vaulting.

GEHA-Supported Swim Program Receives Outstanding Aquatic Branch Program Award

GEHA (Government Employees Health Association, Inc., pronounced G.E.H.A.) and partners at the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS Parks and Recreation Department, Kansas City, KS Public Schools (KCKPS) and the YMCA of Greater Kansas City recently received the annual Outstanding Aquatic Branch Program Award from the Kansas Recreational and Parks Association.

National Park Investments in 2023 Will Improve Access and Facilities Across the Country

In 2023, the National Park Service (NPS) is making significant advancements to increase recreational opportunities, improve visitor facilities, ensure critical moments in our shared history are honored and preserved, and provide economic benefits for people and communities throughout the country.

Sports Field Management Association Announces 2023 Board of Directors

The Sports Field Management Association recently confirmed its 2023 board of directors.

Step Into Swim Celebrates Program Partnerships

Pool & hot tub industry partners help Step Into Swim increase access to water safety education, kick off program year at the Pool and Spa Show.

New Signage Program Celebrates History Along the Great American Rail-Trail

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and William G. Pomeroy Foundation launch program to lift hidden histories and points of local pride on route of Great American Rail-Trail.

ORR Highlights 2022 Recreation Industry Wins in Third Annual Report

2022 was an incredible year for the record-breaking $862 billion outdoor recreation industry.

PHTA Announces Standards Revision of APSP-16 and APSP-1

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) kicked off its 40th year as a standards developer by announcing the review and revision of ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 2017 American National Standard for Suction Outlet Fitting Assemblies (SOFA) for Use in Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs and ANSI/APSP/ICC-1 American National Standard for Public Swimming Pools.