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Think Outside A Box Full of Water
For those who have a competition pool and wonder what else you can do other than have swim meets—this article is intended to help you literally think outside your box full of water.
Pooling Sailboat Skills
A small sailboat with two young sailors glides across the pool and makes a graceful Тcome aboutУ before heading back toward shallow water. DonХt be shocked to find sailboats in a swimming pool--itХs p
New ADA Aquatic Regulations
Making commercial swimming pools more accessible to the public achieves a two-fold purpose: complying with the new standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and accommodating a more
Everyone In
Just a few years ago, Ziegler Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, used to be a dangerous place. The pool was only open a few months a year. Adults hung out in the playground and drank alcohol. Drive-through drugv
Welcoming And Whimsical
As aquatic-therapy centers grow in response to the need for rejuvenation and social wellness, they are also growing for children with rehabilitation needs and developmental disorders. Colorful
Aquatic Maintenance Is "Serious" Fun
Because aquatic facilities are usually some of the most popular of parks and recreation offerings, maintenance professionals should focus on keeping these areas safe and clean.
Double-Duty Pools
A recreational professional at a pool can prevent a drowning by teaching a young child to swim, provide the gift of mobility to a grandmother, introduce a toddler to water, build the self-esteem of a
Rolling With The Punches
In late 2014, the city of Vancouver’s Marshall Pool had been in operation for almost 50 years and was one of the oldest aquatic facilities in Clark County, Wash. A renovation was sorely
Be Ready For Swim Season
Skies are grey, and there has been a lot of rain around the country of late. But soon the temperatures will rise and large numbers of swimmers will seek relief in your park and rec or
Outdoor Aquatic Facilities
People in parks and rec often hear the comment, “Pools never make money,” but is that accurate? The best answer is, “It depends.” As with any business situation, each pool’s location, demographics, features,
Designing The Competitive Pool
A competitive swimmer is a unique athlete. Endless hours of training and study of the mechanics of the sport, while being exposed to an environment that is basically foreign to normal day-to-day human activities, is his or her life.
When A Community Treasure Crumbles
Parks and recreation departments often feel pressure from the community when facilities close for repairs or maintenance. For the city of Tampa, outcry was much stronger when a neighborhood pool was shut down in 2009 for being non-code compliant.
Safe Handling
Understanding the proper use and storage of these chemicals ensures a safe and hazard free experience for the operators of swimming pools and spas.
Smiles From Cottage Grove
Residents and visitors of Cottage Grove, Minn., have a new reason to smile, and splash.Mayor Myron Bailey was joined by Council Members Jen Peterson and Justin Olsen in welcoming visitors to the
Pool Rebate From Hayward
Elizabeth, N.J.--Some Arizona new pool owners will be hoping that weather history repeats itself this Fourth of July. If the temperature reaches or exceeds the record-breaking 118 degrees Fahrenheit
Developing Standards For Public Pools
Have you ever felt a degree of panic in wondering whether a pool was in compliance with the requirements of the public health code? Or how about conducting repairs or a renovation only to find the
Artistic Hollywood Masterpiece
The Specs:Location: Hollywood Hills, Calif. Designer: Kerri McCoy, Derian Quality Pools Inc., Moorpark, Calif. Amenities: This ultra-modern, three-sided infinity pool and spa literally ТhangsУ off the
Kentucky AFO Certification
The Kentucky Recreation and Park Society is offering an AFO Certification Course and Exam_ March 24-25 at The Pavilion in Georgetown, Ky.The course, specifically designed for those working in public,
Stay Afoot For Safety
Many products are available for every type of flooring challenge. From the entrance of a building throughout the complex, the use of matting can improve your visitorsХ and staff experience. It can hel
Finding Purpose
Editor's Note: Parks & Rec Business magazine continues the 2004 series focusing on... Everything H20, from pool equipment, safety, staffing and programming to profiles and perspectives on the