MAY 2022
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A Guide to Aquatic Design
These days, aquatic design professionals are like financial planners—helping facilities diversify their assets to build long-term, sustainable success. In this guide, we talked to the experts about the latest in aquatic design for indoor, outdoor and renovated facilities.
Design Guidance for New & Updated Outdoor Aquatic Facilities
There are ways to plan outdoor facilities to fit your budget—making space for additions for when more money is available, programming to generate revenue and maximizing space in the design.
Natatoriums Meet a Range of Community Needs
As the will to get healthy and stay fit continues to grow, so has the appeal of natatoriums to reap all the benefits—both physical and mental—of working out and relaxing in the water.
Aquatic Renovations Bring New Life to Old Pools
For communities, schools, fitness clubs, camps, hotels and other entities that have existing pools that may be outdated or simply worn out, there are smart renovation strategies that can breathe new life into these perceived relics.
Landscape Design Aligns Community Wants With Nature's Needs
Parks for People & the Planet: Landscape Design Aligns Community Wants With Nature’s Needs
Landscape architects and park designers continue to find new and innovative ways to conserve land while increasing recreation programming in communities across the country.
2022 Trends in Collegiate Sports Facility Design
From well-heeled locker rooms and practice facilities to stadiums and arenas that improve the gameday experience for everyone, designers are on top of the latest trends in sports facility design.
Hallmarks in the Design of New Recreation & Wellness Centers
Community recreation centers provide myriad programming opportunities to local citizens of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, boosting physical, mental and social wellness.
WEB EXCLUSIVES
Let's Pool Together, a joint effort between the California Pool and Spa Association and the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, aims to provide education on how pools and spas can help be part of the drought solution.
Experts weigh in on renovating kiddie pools into splash pads, updating existing splash pads and equipment and more.
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Play Area Evolution
Keeping Safety at the Forefront
As new types of playgrounds are designed, it’s important to keep safety front and center, continually analyzing new designs to protect children from serious injury.
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A Staycation for People & Pets
>> Port Elliot Dog Park // New South Wales, Australia
Community and local government support combined to get this dog park up and running, with a creative solution in place to handle pet waste.