OCTOBER 2018
FEATURES
Special Supplement: A Guide to Waterparks & Splash Play
In our annual Guide to Waterparks & Splash Play, we take a closer look at the latest trends in rides and other developments at waterparks, including a feature specifically examining safety. We also offer up the most recent splash play innovations.
The Latest Trends in Waterpark Rides & Operations
Waterparks continue to grow in popularity, and designers and operators are always looking for the next new thing that will get patrons through the gate and keep them coming back for a splashing good time.
Splash Play Areas & Water Playgrounds Continue to Evolve
Splash play areas continue to be a hot item among parks and other providers of recreation. As these amenities grow in use, manufacturers have done their research to better understand what makes them more successful.
Audits & Training Are Key to Waterpark Safety
Here, industry experts share their thoughts on the best practices in waterpark safety and resource management, as well as lifeguarding trends.
Keys for Creating Great Covered Spaces
Shelters and shade structures not only provide patrons with a little respite from the blazing sun or bad weather, they can also create a unique focal point for a site, providing a beautiful aesthetic or highlighting a lovely view.
Scoreboards, Sports Lighting & Sound Make the Game
Sports facilities are all about providing a great experience for both team players and spectators, and one of the essential elements is the way the game is viewed and communicated. Advances in scoreboards, lighting and sound make more possible.
The Latest Trends in Grounds and Turf Management
From greener practices to smarter use of turfgrass and other plants, grounds managers are on the cutting edge, wisely using resources to provide more effective and efficient sites and sports fields.
Incorporating the Arts Into Parks
Nature has long been one of humankind’s most common sources of inspiration. Parks have stepped up to provide an outlet both for artists and for those who want to view the beauty.
WEB EXCLUSIVES
Wildfires can have a devastating impact on an area. Here’s some advice for restoring and repairing swimming pools after a wildfire.
In recent years, more cities and parks have stepped up efforts to provide swimming education to all their residents.
GUEST COLUMNS
Healthy Swimming Pools & the Importance of Chlorine
Recreational water illnesses are a real threat to swimmers, and to the facilities that must combat them. Chlorine is your essential tool in keeping the nasties out of your pool.
FACILITY PROFILES
What's Under Foot?
Blue Springs Fieldhouse in Blue Springs, Mo.
After the city of Blue Springs, Mo., purchased a building in late 2014 to renovate and transform into a state-of-the-art recreational fieldhouse, one of the top goals was to install new flooring.