A new report from the Trust for Public Land and College of Charleston offers a policy framework that aims to help address the park equity divide.

Aiming to align group fitness instructor certification with the changing and highly digitized fitness landscape, the American Council on Exercise has unveiled its updated ACE Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) certification and study program.

Drowning is a major public health issue, resulting in the loss of an average of 11 people every day, along with countless nonfatal drowning incidents. In an effort to address what is one of the top causes of death among adults and children in the United States, the inaugural U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan (USNWSAP) aims to unite communities and help put an end to preventable drowning tragedies. 

A recent study from the American Council on Exercise revealed consistent evidence that personalized exercise programming optimizes training responsiveness and positively impacts cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness and cardiometabolic health.

In 2022, the outdoor recreation participation base grew 2.3% to a record 168.1 million participants—55% of the U.S. population over the age of 6, according to the Outdoor Participation Trends Report from the Outdoor Industry Association and Outdoor Foundation.

A new, first-of-its-kind report captures and compares the perspectives of professionals working within the senior living industry, as well as older adults who are potential customers or residents.

The National Forest System Trail Stewardship (NFSTS) Funding Program awarded a total of $262,000 to 17 trail projects in U.S. Forest Serve regions across the country. Each project supports trail maintenance that is led by dedicated volunteers.

Washington, D.C., was rated the nation’s best big-city park system by the 2023 ParkScore index, says Trust for Public Land. Saint Paul, Minn., placed second, and Minneapolis climbed to third.

The labor shortage of the past couple of years has had a major impact on aquatic facilities, and the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance has responded by working to expand the pipeline for pool professionals. In keeping with this goal, the PHTA has announced a major milestone in its workforce development program as it launched its brand-new jobseeker website.

As the summer travel season approaches, IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, announced that its 2022-2026 Global Theme and Amusement Park Outlook Report forecasts a 7% boost in attendance for North American theme parks, with an estimated attendance of 308.5 million in 2023.