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Examining Water-Play Surfacing Compliance
Owners of children’s water features run a full gambit of risks. One of those risks should not have to be contending with apparent mandates to purchase and install surfacing systems that are certified.
Destination: Waterloo Park West
The city of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, installed its only splash pad facility in the early 1990s on the east side of Waterloo Park. Called Lions Lagoon, the pad was constructed over a former outdoor pool.
Here To Spray
Known as a vacation destination to many, the city of St. Petersburg, Fla., is nestled on a peninsula between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. To those who call it home, the “Sunshine City” boasts a
Twice The Use
To flow-through or not to flow-through? That was the question two years ago when city officials in West Bend, Wis., were designing a new splash pad. Because of the uniqueness of Regner Park--the
The Science Of Safety In Aquatic Play Features
The tremendous popularity of parks with unique aquatic play features has changed the landscape of recreational waters. More families than ever are attracted to these venues as a way to spend time
Aquatic Playgrounds
As a master-planned community focused on a natural, forested setting, The Woodlands, Texas, has the benefit of a parks-focused mentality. The town's parks and recreation department is heavily
Plan Ahead
Editor's Note: Parks & Rec Business magazine presents the eighth part in a year-long series of articles that will focus on... Everything H20, from pool equipment, safety, staffing and programming
Water Zones
Editor's Note: Parks & Rec Business magazine presents the third part in a year-long series of articles that will focus on... Everything H20, from pool equipment, safety, staffing and programming
Fountains of Youth
The Second Annual Parks & Rec Business Zero-Depth Interactive Aquatics Playground ReportLast month, we sent out surveys to companies who provide zero-depth interactive aquatics playground
Interactive Aquatic Strategies
Thinking about an aquatic play park, or re-evaluating your current system? Here are some strategies and tips based on real-world experience.Parks and recreation departments are not planning to turn
The Scoop on Spraygrounds
The first annual Parks & Rec Business Zero-Depth Interactive Aquatics Playground Report.Last month we sent out surveys to companies who provide zero-depth interactive aquatics playground