Parks & Recreation
Key takeaways from the Explore Act, one of the largest outdoor recreation bills ever
The proposal will streamline the permitting process for outdoor recreation companies, study internet access at National Parks, identify potential long distance bike trails and paths, and support recreation and tourism economies and towns.
7% of the United States Is a ‘Play Desert’
COMMENTARY | Many of the counties lacking access to play areas were clustered in the Southeast and Southwest, and were most common in rural and suburban areas throughout the country.
5 Reasons Your Community Should Create More Green Spaces
COMMENTARY | A healthy community’s infrastructure isn’t only limited to roads, schools, and bridges. Investing in nature-centered spaces such as parks can contribute significantly to the community’s health and economy.
Atlanta’s BeltLine Shows How Parks Can Drive ‘Green Gentrification’
COMMENTARY | Cities can avoid the problem if they think about affordable housing at the start of their projects.
Mayors Try to Cope With Pickleball Craze
Demands for new facilities, along with noise complaints and paddle-toting attendees at city council meetings are just some of what they’re contending with as the sport's popularity skyrockets.
New Federal Cash Headed to Trail Projects Nationwide
Some of the money is from earmarks included in a recent federal spending package. The funding comes as bike and pedestrian trail use has been on the rise.
America's Crumbling Municipal Pools
Many public pools and aquatics facilities around the U.S. are decades old and in need of upgrades or replacement. The problem is particularly acute in poor neighborhoods and likely to become more pressing as summers grow hotter.
Beach Battles: Lawmakers Pushed to Increase Public Shoreline Access
Steep parking fees and other factors can pose barriers to visiting beaches, with some advocates saying restrictive policies reinforce segregation and racial inequality.
Can't Get There From Here: The Missing Middle Along Florida's Coast-to-Coast Trail
Bicyclists tell of having to ride along busy highways as officials say an unfinished segment may be years more in the making.
Historic Floods Hammer Yellowstone, Shuttering Park and Stranding Residents
A combination of heavy rain and rapid snowmelt has pushed rivers in the region to their highest recorded levels.
Despite Higher Costs, Vacationers Plan to Visit State Beaches, Lakes and Parks This Summer
Travelers also said that Covid-19 will not impact their trips during the next few months, according to a recent survey.
The States That Get the Biggest Boost From Parks and Rec Spending
More than 10,000 local parks and recreation agencies nationwide drive more than $200 billion annually in economic activity, according to a recent report.
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