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Reprogramming Irrigation

Approximately one-third of the world's 7-billion people live in areas experiencing a water shortage. Equally shocking is that only 1 percent of the world's limit

AquaticsBryan BuchkoAugust 14, 2018Chuck Stassi, Departments, Irrigation, Issues, October 2013, Water Conservation, Parks and Rec BusinessComment

Make a Splash with Minimal Cash

Photos Courtesy Of Hitchcock Design GroupSplash pads offer fun and unique water experiences that are safe, compact, and relatively inexpensive compared to those at other aquatic facilities. The pads

AquaticsBryan BuchkoAugust 9, 2018Departments, Eric Hornig, Issues, October 2013, Parks and Rec Business, Splash Pad, Splash ParkComment

Aquatic Management Training

As a decentralized aquatic operation within a large urban recreation and parks department, swimming pools must be operated with a seasonal pool-management team consisting of a manager, assistant

A “Re-Creation Of Recreation”

At a time when our nation has seen deep divides over race, a small city in North Carolina has worked to bring its community together despite all of the odds. Although Lexington city

Cleanliness Counts

Many park and recreation managers involved with facility maintenance know that when it comes to cleaning, restrooms are a center of complaints. However, a recent poll of Кmanagers of all types of faci

AquaticsBryan BuchkoJuly 18, 2018August 2013, Departments, Robert Kravitz, Parks and Rec BusinessComment

Dripping With Savings

Knowing how to fix many plumbing-related problems in a parks and recreation center can be a great convenience. Just think of all the money you can save getting an overflowing toilet or a backed-up

Staff Members Set The Standard

The history of the Burlington Waterfront in Vermont dates to the early 1800s, but the Burlington Community Boathouse was built in 1988. Currently, it acts as the gateway from Lake Champlain to the historic downtown

AquaticsChristine SchaffranJuly 3, 2018James Frazitta, June 2018, Boats, Boathouses, Waterfront, Maintenance, Current IssueComment

Splashy Fun For Everyone

“Where Everyone Can Play. ” That’s been the succinct-yet-impactful motto of Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio, Texas, since opening in 2010, in what once was a rock quarry. The theme park has welcomed more

Creative Aquatic Center Design

State parks have a larger economic impact than most people realize. Parks help increase tourism, motivate businesses for relocation and expansion, invest in environmental protection,

Tapping Into A Good Idea

Even a good idea sometimes takes time to become reality. In the town of Wilton, N.Y., about 30 miles north of Albany, the concept of adding a splash park to Gavin Park was first discussed in

And The Beach Goes On

When the Winnebago County Community Park Beach House and Swimming Lake was dedicated in 1968 just north of the city limits in Oshkosh, Wis., it was considered state-of-the-art, and quickly became the

Historically Rich

The city of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department has always tried to be a good neighbor. So when area residents approached department officials about making improvements to Catalina Park, they were

AquaticsBryan BuchkoJune 25, 2018Departments, Issues, July 2013, Peg Weber, Pool Renovations, Wading Pools, Parks and Rec BusinessComment

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

AquaticsChristine SchaffranJune 18, 2018News, Pool Water Chemistry, Pools, Pool Equipment, Terry ArkoComment

Pool-Water Sanitation

Pool-water sanitation is complex, with several variables to manage to ensure the water is healthy for contact (and unplanned consumption), clear enough to monitor bathers safely, and

AquaticsBryan BuchkoJune 13, 2018Water Quality, Pool Water Quality, Joseph Walker, June 2013Comment

Soaring To New Heights

Years ago, swimmers of all ages flocked to public pools to take a refreshing break from the summer heat. Frolicking in the water and swimming a few laps satisfied a craving for fun, provided a

Water Safety USA Encourages People to ‘Become Water Competent’

Colorado Springs, COLORADO - Water Safety USA, a consortium of 14 national governmental and non-governmental organizations, announces the 2018 water safety message: “Become

AquaticsChristine SchaffranMay 24, 2018Water Safety, NewsComment

Family-Friendly Swimming Lessons

Formal swimming lessons reduce the likelihood of childhood drowning by 88 percent, according to USA Swimming Foundation statistics. Yet Susan, a work-from-home mom with

AquaticsChristine SchaffranApril 27, 2018Ruthanne Dorlon, May 2018, Swimming LessonsComment

The Competitive Edge

Many people in the industry who have been around the pool more than a few laps have developed strategies that are counter to many of their peers. The ideas are not necessarily

AquaticsChristine SchaffranMarch 28, 2018Peter Beireis, April 2018, Lifeguards, Lifeguard EvaluationsComment

Soaking In Success At Ouray Hot Springs

Situated in the San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado and referred to as the “Switzerland of America,” Ouray is a true gem of the Rocky Mountain Region. The city’s beloved hot springs

Lapping Up The Lakefront

Once an underutilized rocky beach, the Park District of Highland Park’s Rosewood Beach is a unique educational and recreational oasis that protects the priceless natural resource that is Lake Michigan.