Parks and recreation facilities across the country continue to add to the number of splash play areas, with new water fun continuing to grow. Manufacturers have adapted to the demand, while offering new and exciting ideas to expand your options when adding splash parks.

Running a successful waterpark means keeping up with the newest trends in rides and technology, not to mention savvy marketing and amenities that keep guests coming back for more.

If you want to impress your guests, you have to move beyond the gang showers and loud metal lockers of the past. The latest locker room amenities provide a sense of safety and privacy.

At this popular new outdoor fitness area, local residents of all ages, abilities and backgrounds are connecting over wellness.

With a tremendously popular program providing sports clubs, competition and just plain fun to a diverse audience of students, UT Austin recently updated its facilities to accommodate even more opportunity.

Playground manufacturers are continually innovating and finding new ways to get people to move and play. Some of the latest equipment aims to grow play through all generations, encouraging people of all ages to play and grow together.

Maintaining the beautiful grounds of sports facilities, parks and other green spaces requires constant attention. Staying educated and connecting with peers helps keep these professionals on top of their game.

Technology is constantly advancing, providing new and better ways to keep sports fields lit, and to provide spectators with all the information and excitement they want.

Welcome to our new Guide to Waterparks & Splash Play Areas. If you're a long-time reader, you know that we try to visit aquatics-related stories in nearly every issue of Recreation Management, while featuring a closeup look at swimming pools and their operations, programming, management and more in our annual Guide to Aquatic Centers.

As human animals, there are things we need to live our healthiest lives. The right amount of sleep. A healthy variety of foods. Movement. Time outside. Quality time spent with others.