AUGUST 2016

Parks, sports, recreation and fitness facilities are finding innovative new ways to save money and make their budgets work. Whether through energy conservation, creative partnering or any of a number of other methods, these new strategies are delivering results.

Welcome to our annual Problem-Solver Idea Book. Packed with scores of ideas, this reference tool was designed to help you tackle your most persistent and universal challenges, covering all the big basic questions. Consider it an industry guidebook of sorts, chock full of straightforward problem-solving tips.

AQUATICS

Maximize Pool Deck Space

Improve Air & Water Quality

Expand Programming to Boost Pool Attendance

Prevent & Solve Water Problems

Refurbish Your Old Pool

Bring Play Value to the Splashpad

Save Energy & Money at Your Pool

Renew Your Sprayground

Bring Beach Fun to the Playspace

Choose the Right Starting Blocks for Your Pool

Save Money, Improve Safety With Chlorine Generation

Generate Revenues From Your Waterfront

PARK & SITE FURNISHINGS

Furnish Your Site Effectively

Create an Attractive, Eco-Friendly Site

Keep Tables & Seats Cool & Comfortable

Encourage People to Clean Up After Pets

Create a Standout Campsite

Create an Aesthetically Appealing Site

Manage Waste & Recyclables

CONCESSIONS & EVENTS

Provide Patron-Pleasing Concessions

STRUCTURES, SHELTERS, SHADE & RESTROOMS

Maintain Your Restroom Structures

Provide Comfortable Restrooms Anywhere

Coordinate Your Park's Look

Find Sustainable Restroom Solutions

Provide Shade at the Pool

Replace Tents With Permanent Structures

Make Your Park Unique

PLAYGROUNDS & PARK SITES

Create a Unique Playground

Build a Park That Engages Your Community

Take Outdoor Fitness to the Next Level

Add Boating to Your Waterfront

Expand Learning Beyond the Classroom

Ensure Your Playground Safety Surface Meets Your Needs

Increase Lifecycle of Engineered Wood Fiber

SPORTS & FITNESS FACILITIES

Solve Synthetic Turf Seams Problems

Provide All-Season Sport & Training

Build a Sustainable Sports Facility

Simplify Your Towel Service

Control Noise in Your Natatorium or Gym

Refurbish Your Courts

Please Locker Room Patrons

Prioritize Gym Equipment Cleanliness

Protect Gym Members & Equipment

Get Seating Where You Need It

 

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