Water Play Is Fun For All
…me contain specific accessibility requirements for swimming pools, wading pools, and spas. The 2010 Standards require swimming pools, wading pools, and spas to have an accessible way for people with d…
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Is a Splash / Spray Park Right for Your Community?
…enance and operating costs compared to traditional swimming pools. And, if designed right, a spray park’s features can be changed every so often for a fresh new look. Glenn Barrie, principal at southe…
Surf Parks & Man-Made Waves
…’s destination development conversations. The state of surf pools and man-made wave technology is evolving at a rapidly increasing pace throughout the world and within the next 5-10 years there may ve…
How to Create an Amazing Park and Rec Area for Kids
… waterslide, you can keep the kids happy and safe. Swimming Pools Community and neighborhood pools were once crowded with visitors, but several have shut down or have reduced hours. Although it’s unfo…
Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs)
…s of, or having contact with contaminated water in swimming pools, hot tubs, water parks, water play areas, interactive fountains, lakes, rivers or oceans. RWIs can also be caused by chemicals in the …
What's cool with aquatic play?
…apital budgets, these water playgrounds pose less risk than pools, especially with young children and inexperienced swimmers. The key to a successful facility is to maintain a budget that allows opera…
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…rs of the spray park may draw a comparison between swimming pools and parks, they aren’t really in competition—the usage is different. Instead of seeing the installation of a spray park vs. a swimming…
Spray Parks
…e fact that splashpads are considerably less expensive than pools to build and operate, do not require lifeguards, present a lower level of risk than pools, are accessible to everyone, and appeal to p…
Updating Aquatic Facilities Can Be Like Starting Over
…o. With this in mind, and because the majority of municipal pools in the United States have “outlived their normal life”, many municipalities and owner/operators are finding that planning and designin…
How To Transform Your Backyard Into an Entertainment Zone for Your Kids
…friendly entertainment zone, here are a few must-try ideas. Pools Pools offer an idyllic experience for any parent. As a place where your child can engage in high-energy play, learn an important skill…
Reclaiming Your Community's Wading Pool
…any reasons why venues are choosing to convert their wading pools to splash pads: The wading pool is outdated or in-operable. Aging facilities are scattered throughout the country. Some owners a…
Ready to Get Wet?
…g out the spray water bottles and as many children’s wading pools as we can get our hands on. Let’s Play America’s mission is to encourage people of all ages to play by helping them create play-filled…