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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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

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.

The U.S. Soccer Foundation launched Coach-Mentor Training, a new suite of offerings for youth sports coaches to build their skills to serve as mentors and provide more positive experiences.

In an analysis of the federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) found that Community Project Funding was championed by 90 representatives and senators in 29 states.

KABOOM! announced a new board member to continue driving its mission forward.