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The Science Of Supplemental Disinfection Systems
As pool operators turn their attention to supplemental disinfection, there is a lesser understood, yet powerful alternative to UV that’s making a big splash--ozone sanitation. Why? And what should you
A Recipe For Success
From spray cannons and slides to sneaky soakers, the elements that make spray parks such magical water worlds are quickly becoming the desired solution for recreational enhancement in a number of
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
Open To The Public
Wenberg County Park (formerly Wenberg State Park) in Washington is on a 46-acre site located on the shores of Lake Goodwin in northwest Snohomish County, serving 65,000 visitors this past year. The park includes 1,140 feet of shoreline for swimming, sunning, boat-launching, and now fishing.
Swimming Upstream
Hagan Community Park is a household name in the greater Sacramento region, an iconic site in Rancho Cordova, and home to countless family reunions, business end-of-year picnics, the Hagan Community Barn animals, and more.
Lifeguarding Procedures
Most of us as aquatic center managers have adopted one program or another to certify lifeguards. Whether it’s the Red Cross, YMCA, Ellis & Associates, Canadian, or other, we tend to stick with the procedures taught by the program we chose.
Safe Water
An essential factor in the safe operation of any pool is clean, crystal-clear water. This becomes increasingly important when one begins to consider wave-pool design and operation.
Beaches, Lakes, And Rivers
While much has been written over the years about parks, playgrounds, pools, and athletic fields, very little has been written that addresses the operation of beach and waterfront facilities. These types of facilities not only pose special management considerations, but also involve unique safety and liability issues.
Achieving Ultimate Water Clarity
Operating a sustainable aquatic facility is exceptionally important these days. Managers are seeking new methods to achieve the ultimate in water quality, combined with energy-efficient technology.
Pleasing And Practical
TodayХs aquatic center has the potential to become an important part of a community, to improve the quality of life, and to provide recreation for Тchildren of all ages and abilities.У Especially i
Turn Up the Heat
In order for a sustainable swimming pool to use less energy and emit fewer pollutants, it requires a balancing act that harmonizes design, installation and environmental and operational
Doggie Paddling for Progress
Looking for a way to raise more than $5,000 in an annual fundraiser? In Montgomery County, Va., the parks and recreation department and local Humane Society partner to hold a Pool Party for Pooches,
To Salt Or Not To Salt
Although saltwater chlorine generation has been used in the pool industry for some time, it has only recently been making its presence known in commercial recreation.Among its claims:Ґ Clean on-sit
Smooth Out The Ripples
Most facility operators have dealt with angry and frustrated patrons, and it is no different at the Student Recreation Complex and Mizzou Aquatic Center at the University of Missouri.Approximately
From Splash Pad To Sprinkler
The city of Colton, Calif., recently completed work on a $3-million renovation to its Veterans Park. The project includes the installation of a three-field baseball/softball sports complex, two
Swimming In Sustainability
LEED certification for natatoriums is the same as for buildings, but the strategy to obtain it is a little different. Start by deciding the goals for the property, and then match those goals with the
Innovative Problem-Solving
Achieving LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for a natatorium requires a dedicated team that thinks creatively and seizes every opportunity. The East Portland
Cyanuric Acid
Cyanuric acid (CYA) is both a good and bad element in an outdoor pool. As an Aquatic Facility Operator course instructor and a pool operator for many years, I write this article to dispel some of the mystery around CYA and its reputation.
Right On Target
Located at the Jack A. Claes Pavilion in Elk Grove, Ill., the Pavilion Aquatics Center (PAC) is a facility of the Elk Grove Park District. From April 2013 to February 2014, the PAC underwent a $9-million renovation
Twice The Use
To flow-through or not to flow-through? That was the question two years ago when city officials in West Bend, Wis., were designing a new splash pad. Because of the uniqueness of Regner Park--the