The coasts of the United States, from the beaches of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans to the shores of the Great Lakes, serve the American public in myriad ways, providing recreational, economic and environmental benefits. More than 400 million people visit coastal and estuary waters in the U.S. for recreation and tourism each year. Unfortunately, historical inequities have led to restrictive coastal access policies, and only 10% of coastal areas have strong legal protections to ensure equitable public access. So says a new analysis from the Hispanic Access Foundation and the Center for American Progress.

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has announced its 2022 Professional Awards. The 28 award-winners represent the highest level of achievement in the landscape architecture profession, and include several park and waterfront projects.

Data collected by the American Red Cross and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2020 shows previous success and gains around water competency swim skills for young adults may have been disrupted due to complications stemming from the pandemic.

The U.S. Soccer Foundation announced a new commitment to increasing access to safe places to play at the Clinton Global Initiative's Annual Meeting in New York City.

National League of Cities (NLC) CEO and Executive Director Clarence E. Anthony issued a statement in response to the Biden Administration's new National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is partnering with CITGO Petroleum Corporation for the fourth year of its Heart Your Park Day of Service initiative. This year, Heart Your Park is supporting Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation, Texas, and the Forest Preserves of Cook County, Ill., to advance efforts to promote resiliency in local parks and preserves through volunteer actions.

The Biden-Harris Administration hosted the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, and the Administration released a National Strategy with actions the federal government will take to drive solutions to these challenges.

A new report from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) explores the social, environmental and economic benefits of creative placemaking, along with successful case studies in the United States.

Outdoor Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Outdoor Industry Association, released the 2022 Outdoor Participation Trends Report that concludes that participation in outdoor recreation continues to grow at record levels.

More than two years from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, as society continues to work out its "new normal," the fitness industry remains in flux, but with optimism and many future opportunities.