While less than half (46.4%) of all respondents to the Industry Report survey in 2023 said they currently include walking and hiking trails at their facilities, more than seven out of 10 respondents from camps (76.4%) and parks (71.2%) said they currently include walking and hiking trails.

Respondents to the Industry Report survey from schools and Ys were the most likely to offer youth sports programming at their facilities, while those from health clubs were the most likely to be planning to add this type of programming over the next few years.

After a couple of rough years, when health club respondents saw the usage of their facilities decrease dramatically as the coronavirus pandemic led to shutdowns, 2022 showed things beginning to get back to business as usual.

When it comes to top industry-related concerns, respondents to the Industry Report survey from rec centers, Ys and schools were the most likely to report that they feel youth fitness and wellness is a top issue.

Around one-third (32.6%) of respondents to the Industry Report survey last year said they had plans to add staff in 2023. Another 65.6% said they were planning no changes to their staffing levels, and 1.8% had plans to reduce staff.

The American Red Cross is by far the most common provider of lifeguard training for respondents to the Aquatic Trends Report. 

Respondents to the Industry Report survey from parks and Ys were the most likely to currently provide programs for active older adults, while parks were the most likely to be planning to add such programs.

A majority of respondents to the Aquatic Trends survey indicate that they currently allow other organizations to rent their facilities.

A majority of park respondents to the 2023 Industry Report survey said they were planning construction of some kind over the next three years.

Health clubs and colleges were the most likely to indicate that their facilities currently include at least one fitness center.