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Renovation Vs. New Construction
Continued facility maintenance and upkeep are an essential part of an effective operations strategy, but inevitably, a department will need to choose between renovating existing facilities or building new ones; which option is better depends on a variety of factors.
The Three S’s
With the summer season upon us, aquatic operators across the country are preparing their facilities, training their team members, and doing their best not to pull their hair out! Seeing that facility operations
Built To Last
It’s been 19 years since the installation of the Ecosystem Gallery at Chippewa Nature Center in Midland, Mich. According to the Executive Director, Dennis Pilaske, the exhibit has seen “all of the expected use and
Effective Cleaning
Many administrators of park and recreation facilities love electric hand dryers, and the reasons are clear. They virtually eliminate the need to store and purchase paper towels, which can be a real cost savings.
Develop A Maintenance Plan
Maintenance issues generally draw fire from the community quicker than any other aspect of parks-and-rec operations. Regardless of how imaginative or solid a program or activity is, or how qualified an
Helpful Hints
Campground owners and managers … here’s a little secret. Campground guests talk to each other--about your facilities. Yes, while you are in the office, the people in Site #26 are chatting with the nice couple in
Aquatic Facility Maintenance
My motto for aquatics has always been, “Proactive—not reactive.” Although the phrase applies to every facet of the industry, it unequivocally applies to maintenance. Being proactive means being well ahead of
For Sparkling Results
We hear a lot about all types of facilities transferring from the use of traditional cleaning products to those that are “green”-certified. And along with selecting these environmentally
Keeping The Bones Of A Building Healthy
Operating a multimillion-dollar facility might seem like an overwhelming task, and the truth is, it can be. But Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) in Carmel, Ind., is here to help make that
Freeze Frame
When to winterize? That is a question many parks and rec maintenance professionals ask almost daily as the fall breezes hint at the upcoming colder weather.
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
Public Restrooms
Editor's Note: This column, “LBWA” (Leadership By Wandering Around), is based on the premise that, in order to find out what's going on in the field, a parks and rec leader has to leave his or her des
Watch Your Step!
Historically, federal, state, and local government entities managed to protect themselves from personal-injury lawsuits for injuries occurring on government property. Governments invoked