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Build a Sustainable Year-Round Sports Facility

When you want to take your sports programming from seasonal to all-season, you need to find a building solution that works. But keeping a building operating through all the seasons can be costly, in terms of energy costs and environmental impact. The right building solution can help reduce your costs by saving energy and running more efficiently.

Renew Your Sprayground

Spraygrounds continue to be tremendously popular in communities across the United States, but now that they've been around a while, some owners are finding they'd like to renew their splash play to generate excitement and attract new users. The good news is that there are simple ways to refresh your sprayground without starting from scratch.

Provide All-Season Sport & Training

People of all ages love getting involved in the great sports programming offered in nearly every community. But if your sports commonly take place outside—like soccer or football—the end of warmer weather brings a long lull. There are solutions, though, that will allow you to provide training and play in every season.

Coordinate Your Park's Look

When you want to create a beautiful, cohesive park that will draw your community for gatherings, contemplation, sports and fun, consider adding a coordinated series of shelters, gazebos, kiosks and more to provide a unique look.

Solve Synthetic Turf Seams Problems

Most synthetic turf problems are seam failures due to poor adhesive selection because both buyers and installers don't realize the importance of using a "high green strength" adhesive. However, most of the seam installation problems and durability problems later can often be solved by using a "high green strength" adhesive.

Ensure Your Playground Safety Surface Meets Your Needs

Because most playground injuries occur when children fall to the surface, ensuring you have an effective surface installed beneath your equipment is crucial. But how do you know your surface provides adequate protection? There are many contributing factors that can lessen your surface's effectiveness after installation, from hot or cold temperatures to inadequate maintenance and beyond.

Save Energy & Money at Your Pool

It takes a lot of energy to run a pool and the equipment that supports it. And with budgets squeezed tight, many facilities are looking for ways to reduce their costs. The good news is that manufacturers are constantly developing new ways to streamline operations and save energy, helping reduce operating costs. A few small upgrades can make a big difference in the amount of energy you consume—and dollars you spend.

Bring Play Value to the Splashpad

There has been a wealth of research into the value of play in recent years, and we now know that play contributes to physical, cognitive and social development. Increasingly, splash play designers are taking these benefits into account as they create fun, nurturing and meaningful water playscapes.

Refurbish Your Old Pool

Attractive, comfortable and low-maintenance swimming pools are central to the success of any aquatic facility. Having a showcase aquatic center is key to bringing in new business and retaining customers. Now is the time to spruce up your old pool with renovation solutions that give you a modern, trouble-free pool that will last for decades.

Prevent & Solve Water Problems

Ensuring swimmers are safe in the water is your number-one job if you manage an aquatic facility. Water clarity is part and parcel of safety, as clear water provides a clear view for lifeguards. Ensuring water quality is consistent and clear means closely following all of the suggested maintenance practices for your pool and its sanitization system.