Organizations
- Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers is an international, non-profit trade association for ride designers and other industry vendors (AIMS)
- International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions is the leading professional organization for the industry (IAAPA)
- International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE)
- National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials is an organization geared to amusement ride inspectors (NAARSO)
- National Amusement Park Historical Association is more of an enthusiasts' organization than an industry association (NAPHA)
- National Independent Concessionaires Association (NICA)
- Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA)
- Showmen's League of America (SLA)
- Western Fairs Association (WFA)
- World Water Park Association is the professional organization for the water park industry (WWA)
Safety
- Amusement Ride Accident Reports and News
- AmusementSafety.com Providing amusement safety inspection services and resources
- http://www.uscancares.org The Council for Amusement and Recreational Equipment Safety (CARES) is a voluntary coalition of regulatory agencies from the United States and Canada, working to standardize record-keeping and link member agencies through an internet database
- GoKartExpert.com A site dedicated to providing information and assistance with respect to go-karts.
- InflatablesExpert.com A site dedicated to providing information and assistance with respect to inflatable's.
- SaferParks.org A consumer's guide to safe thrills at amusement parks and traveling carnivals in the United States
Publications
- Amusement Today Excellent, informative monthly industry magazine published by park fan and journalist, Gary Slade
- Attractions Management This British Magazine primarily focuses on themed entertainment in Europe
- E-Ticket Magazine This magazine includes good research and information on past and present Disney attractions
- Park World Magazine A good all around magazine for both designers and operators
- RollerCoaster! The quarterly publication of the American Coaster enthusiasts (ACE)
Regulations