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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.
Adapted Swimming
The Cincinnati Recreation Commission’s (CRC) individualized, adapted swimming program is year-round and designed for swimmers of all ability levels.
On The Lookout For Lifeguards
Compared to other seasonal hiring practices in the parks and recreation industry, lifeguard recruitment can be one of the most challenging.
Maintenance Can Be A Beach
When you mention beaches to most people, they’ll likely conjure images of sun, surf, sand, swim suits, and fun;
Tips On How To Maintain A Safe Bathing Environment
As swimming continues to grow as a preferred method of exercise and physical therapy for the young and elderly alike, commercial aquatic facilities continue to experience an increase in patronage year after year.
NSPF Looking for Step Into Swim Grant Recipients
Colorado Springs, Colo.--The National Swimming Pool FoundationⓇ (NSPF) is accepting 2017 grant applicants for the Step Into Swim Campaign.
Bubbling With Excitement
Oklahoma’s new 11-acre whitewater park is an exciting addition to the existing training and rowing facilities within the city’s vibrant Boathouse District.
Underwater Hockey
The Waterford Recreation and Parks Department in Connecticut was looking for a new and inventive sport. As the program coordinator, I had discovered an activity that combined building lung capacity with my favorite sport—swimming.
The 5 W’s of Enzymes: Stop scrubbing scum lines and enjoy crystal clear water with enzymes!
Who should use enzyme products?
The simple answer is EVERYONE! Enzyme products have evolved over the years to a point where there are now specific enzyme products based upon the needs of each and every body of water. That’s why “everybody” should use them.
What Stinks?
Summer is a great time for kids. They’re free to have fun in the sun and do pretty much what they want to do—within reason—for a good three months.
13th Annual WAHC Benefits Aquatic Therapy Experts
Colorado Springs, Colorado - The World Aquatic Health Conference (WAHC) is proud to announce this year’s keynote speakers: Blue Mind author, Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, and professional waterman Bruckner Chase, both of whom will also moderate a unique health benefits track.
REC, WET And WOW!
An extraordinary transformation occurred in the Dallas-Fort Worth MetroPlex Parks, Recreation and Aquatics scene in 2015; The REC (Recreation-Education-Community) of Grapevine opened to great fanfare for area residents.
First-Class And Financially Feasible
More and more, parks- and government-operations directors are choosing to include different types of interactive water features instead of swimming pools, citing smaller up-front costs, no lifeguard costs, and less long-term maintenance.
Tips and Tricks For Identifying And Treating Tough Algae
As the weather warms up and the swim season starts, swimming pool water quality beings to suffer and algae often begins to grow.
Splash Pad Resilient Surfaces
Does your water play, spray ground, or splash pad have a “resilient surface”?