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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
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
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
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