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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
The Epic Journey
What Grand Prairie, Texas, is accomplishing is a legacy in the making. This year, the city will open three new community staples that will change the way residents—and the entire Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex—play, relax, and revitalize
Hooked On Aquaponics
The beauty and bounty of plants is essential to the mission of the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles, Ill. The grounds are a vibrant canvas of native grasses and forbs, also
Easi-Set Precast Concrete Restrooms Benefit The National Park Service
The National Park Service spans 417 areas over 84 million square acres. Since 1916, the roughly 22,000 employees strive to keep the open land in each state and U.S. territory true to its
AMP-IT Up!
In 2011, the Marine Corps Aquatics Program recognized that non-combat-related injuries had increased over time, and something was needed to help Marines stay fit for duty.
Step Into Serenity
On a frigid winter day the icy air stings cheeks as snow crunches beneath booted feet. Entering the therapeutic pool facility in Hamburg, N.Y., is like finding an oasis amid frozen
Attend CMAHC Conference In Person Or Online
Decatur, Ga. — The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) announces that CMAHC members will be voting on 179 proposed changes to the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC)
Pool Clean Up After a Hurricane
Massive and highly destructive hurricanes have hit the United States again this year. While our primary concern after the storm should
Big Changes On Small Budgets
Home-improvement and DIY projects are all the rage on television. Websites like Etsy are filled with great ideas, from weddings to home décor. But perhaps you didn’t embrace that same
Handling RWI Outbreaks Systematically
Recreational water illnesses (RWIs) are always a hot topic of discussion towards the end of summer when higher bather loads at aquatic facilities are faced with filters that are working
A Pioneer Project
The Western Kansas town of Dodge City—made famous as a frontier settlement of the Old West and infamous for gunslingers, saloons, brothels, and gambling halls—has added a new tourism gem: a western/prairie-themed water park.
A Surge Of Activity
In the diverse neighborhood of South Tacoma, Wash., a once-deserted swath of land has made a real splash and become one of the area’s biggest summer attractions.
Simple Solutions Make A Big Impact
Centennial Beach, a historic aquatic facility in Naperville, Ill., has been a favorite destination for families for 85 years.