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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
Think Ahead
As waterparks and spraygrounds continue to grow in popularity across the country, it is important to consider the inherent risks associated with these attractions. As such, owners and operators have
Opening Up Or Closing Down
Splash pads are not really new. My first encounter with one was in 1989 with an early Тin-house customУ model that had been installed at a park in the 1970s. It was essentially a set of holes in a gal
Planning The Perfect Waterpark
Rather than traditional flat-water rectangular pools, stimulating waterparks are becoming the norm for today’s recreational aquatic experience. Once the decision has been made to build a mini, medium, or
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
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.
A Spray Ground By Any Other Name
They go by many names—spray grounds, splash pads, spray parks, and splash play areas. No matter how they are identified, more and more parks and rec departments are calling them good for business.
Waterplay Spray Pad Wins For Outstanding Design
Waterplay Solutions is excited to announce its spray pad at Splesj Water Park in the Netherlands was chosen as a 2015 Dream Design by Aquatics International Magazine.
Splashing Good Times
For several years, splash pads and spray grounds have been identified as desired amenities for all types of recreational environments. What is it that has made these systems so successful? Here are
Swim Lessons
Adaptability is an important concept for Medina's recreation center. The adaptability thread goes from room to room and area to area. In the aquatics area, one of the important adaptable features is