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.

The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) is now accepting Change Requests (CRs) for the next edition of the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) (5th Edition).

The Independent Pool and Spa Service Association (IPSSA) continues to grow and has created more opportunities for its members and chapters to earn recognition and prizes. 

The National Park Service (NPS) released the third edition of the Green Parks Plan, setting refreshed goals and objectives to advance sustainable park operations.

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the IDEA Fitness & Health Association (IDEA) take a proactive step in supporting the career growth of health and fitness professionals by co-marketing a new speaking course, developed by experienced speaking coach Andrea Heuston of Artitudes Design Agency.

American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day, the largest annual trails celebration, is scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 2023, and will feature a wide variety of outdoor activities for the public to enjoy.

Trust for Public Land (TPL) is taking bold action to identify and accelerate the preservation of nearly 60 public spaces of historical and cultural significance to Black communities across the country.

To facilitate more meaningful business and support connections between top buyers and manufactures and suppliers, IAAPA has launched a new global Hosted Buyer Program.