Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

     The Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector includes a wide range of establishments that operate facilities or provide services to meet varied cultural, entertainment, and recreational interests of their patrons. This sector comprises

Industries in the Amusement, Gaming, and Recreation Industries Sub-Section (1) operate facilities where patrons can primarily engage in sports, recreation, amusement, or gaming activities and/or (2) provide other amusement and recreation services, such as supplying and servicing amusement devices in places of business operated by others; operating sports teams, clubs, or leagues engaged in playing games for recreational purposes; and guiding tours without using transportation equipment.

This Sub-Section does not cover all establishments providing recreational services. Other sectors also provide recreational services. Providers of recreational services are often engaged in processes classified in other sectors. For example, operators of resorts and hunting and fishing camps provide both accommodation and recreational facilities and services. These establishments are classified in Sub-Section, Accommodation, partly to reflect the significant costs associated with the provision of accommodation services and partly to ensure consistency with international standards. Likewise, establishments using transportation equipment to provide recreational and entertainment services, such as those operating sightseeing buses, dinner cruises, or helicopter rides, are classified in Sub-Section, Transportation and Warehousing.

The industry groups in this Sub-Section highlight particular types of activities:

• Amusement Parks
  • Amusement Centers
  • Regional Parks
  • Renaissance Fairs
  • Theme Park Guides
• Gaming Industry
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Central America
  • Europe
  • Middle East
  • North America
  • Oceania
  • South America
• Recreational Industry
  • Bowling
  • Directories
  • Fitness
  • Golf - Regional
  • Marinas - Regional
  • Other
  • Skiing
  • Whitewater Rafting

The groups, however, are not all inclusive of the activity. The Gaming Industries industry group does not provide for full coverage of gambling activities. For example, casino hotels are classified in Sub-Section, Accommodation; and horse and dog racing tracks are classified in Industry Group, Spectator Sports.

• Amusement Park Physics - Exhibit showing how the laws of physics affect amusement park design. Design your own rollercoaster. Find out information about amusement park ride safety statistics and related information.
• Amusement Ride Accident Reports and News - Complete resource of amusement ride accident reports and safety information. This website documents the history of amusement ride fatalities in the United States since 1972, and includes more recent accounts of non-fatal accidents.
• Directory of State Amusement Ride Safety Officials - The US Consumer Product Safety Commission's list of state offices dedicated to ride safety. [PDF Format - Requires Adobe Acrobat].
• International Association of Amusment Parks and Attractions - Trade association created to serve family fun centers, amusement parks, waterparks, attractions and the manufacturers and suppliers that serve them. Includes news releases, advisories, and government information for consumers.
• Roller Coaster Database - A comprehensive, searchable database with information and statistics roller coasters in North America.
• Safer Parks - Designed to help consumers learn about amusement ride safety. Safety tips and statistics come from governmental and industry sources. Includes a section on legislation, such as the National Amusement Park Ride Safety Act.
• Theme Park Insider - Readers' picks for top theme parks and attractions for adults, kids, and toddlers. Includes reviews, links, discussion board, and safety and accident information.