From the Editor's Desk
Here we are again. The beginning of another year. Twelve as-yet-untarnished months of possibility stretching out into the unknown distance.
Features
On the Front Lines, Making a Difference
Drowning rates have been relatively flat for the past couple of decades, but grassroots organizations across the country, as well as innovative manufacturers, have been working toward solutions.
They say two heads are better than one, and in the case of providing programs and services to the community, sometimes it pays to partner up with another organization.
The best playgrounds encourage kids to stretch beyond their comfort zone and take some risks—but they do it without compromising safety.
From wildfires to hurricanes and more, Mother Nature can do a lot of damage. Parks and recreation areas that are faced with natural disasters should have plans in place to recover smoothly.
Web Exclusives
Ammonia and Nitrates in Swimming Pools
Maintaining a pool properly means understanding all of the chemical reactions taking place and keeping things in balance. This article takes a close look at ammonia and nitrates, with helpful advice on maintaining safer water.
In late September 2018, an amazing new splash park was completed in the river valley of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, featuring visual appeal, inclusivity and eco-friendly recirculation.
Guest Columns
Sports Fields: Seven Keys to Athletic Field Maintenance
If I had a dollar to add to my maintenance budget for every time I have heard the phrase "Do more with less," there is a good chance I could purchase a new piece of mowing equipment or hire a sports field manager. Unfortunately, in most cases, park maintenance tends to rank lower in priority when it comes to budgeting and, in a bad year or change in administration, be a place where cuts are made.
In late September 2018, an amazing new splash park was completed in the river valley of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, featuring visual appeal, inclusivity and eco-friendly recirculation.
Facility Profiles
Playgrounds: Bringing New Life to the Playground
When kids in the town of West Chicago, Ill., need to cool off, they head to Turtle Splash waterpark, which features a zero-depth entry pool, 12-foot waterfall, a giant dumping bucket and various waterslides. There is also a dry playground within the five-acre enclosed facility.