Sponsored by Counsilman-Hunsaker

Pools constructed before the 1980s are now reaching the end of their functional lives, where repair costs surpass replacement costs. 

Sponsored by Water Odyssey

Kiddie pools were popular in public parks a few decades ago and were installed for toddlers who were too small to swim in larger pools. Unfortunately, with the rise of new aquatic trends, these areas have become dead zones in many parks. Kiddie pools tend not to draw a lot of interest, as they are just stagnant bodies of water with little playability. 

Sponsored by CXT Inc.

Well-maintained, safe, and comfortable restrooms are an important amenity within your park, providing comfort and convenience for park visitors, as well as promoting health and hygiene. 

Sponsored by Greenfields Outdoor Fitness

What once was an old roller rink has been reimagined into a vibrant community fitness destination with something for everyone! The recent transformation of Riverside Park in Coral Springs, Florida, has brought the community an exciting Ninja course, plus an obstacle course, intergenerational fitness area, and more! 

Our 17th Annual Salary Survey

Our annual Salary Survey takes a closer look at the salary and career information of nearly 1,000 professionals who responded to the Industry Report survey. 

Inclusive Strategies From Top Playground Designers

Inclusion is more than just a buzzword. Learn more about how play equipment manufacturers are creating products that allow people of all abilities to play together.

Get Back to Basics With Learn-to-Swim Programs

Learn-to-swim programs are the foundation of all aquatic programs. Find out more about how to run efficient and effective swim lessons.

Nonconventional Structures Make More Possible

You can expand your aquatic, sports and recreational programming beyond the warmer season through the use of nonconventional structures. With their ability to let the outside in, and keep the outside out, these structures can help save costs while improving your reach.

Nearly a thousand professionals working in recreation, sports and fitness facilities responded to our extensive survey, telling us about everything from their hiring and construction plans to their programming options, operational budgets and more. Here, we summarize the responses. 

In this section of the Industry Report, we cover all things aquatic, looking at the results of the survey from respondents at aquatic facilities of all kinds, from small local pools through complex waterparks and more.