Aquatics

Lessons Through Lessons

The opening of Blue Surf Bay Waterpark at the Carson Ross Community Recreation Complex in 2024 marked a major shift for Blue Springs, Mo.

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Noting And Floating Kids Nationwide

Nearly two decades ago, the Note and Float program was created by Dr. Tom Griffiths while he served as the Director of Aquatics at Penn State University.

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Building For Durability And Demand

The Enterprise Recreation & Aquatics Center reflects a deliberate focus on flexibility, lifecycle maintenance, and staffing sustainability.

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The Backbone Of Reliable Aquatic Operations

Every community pool tells a story—from early-morning swim practices to first lessons and lifelong fitness. These facilities quietly support daily life in ways most patrons never see.

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The Village Of Wellington Aquatics Center

For more than 40 years, the Wellington Aquatics Complex (Fla.) served as a cornerstone of competitive swimming, diving, and recreational aquatics for the Village of Wellington.

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Lifeguarding For Kids

At Life Academy Inc. in Apollo Beach, Fla., water safety is more than a program—it’s a mission rooted in generations of aquatic education and community engagement.

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From Chaos To Clarity

Anyone can manage a schedule or oversee a contractor. What separates leaders from managers in this space is the ability to keep people aligned when the pressure is on.

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When temperatures rise, children and families across the country seek relief in the water—at local swimming pools, lakes, beaches, and/or splash pads. Yet for many communities, especially those that have been historically underserved, access to water-based recreation remains limited or nonexistent.

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Splashing Into The Future

As the popularity of waterparks continues to rise, local governments and municipalities have sought ways to bring the waterpark experience to their local community aquatic facilities.

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Aquatics 6 min read

Moving, Shaping, And Redirecting

Water is inherently fascinating—children (and adults) are instinctively drawn to it. It’s a natural focal point for communal play. In the U.S., water-play spaces are often designed as splash pads or automatic spray systems.

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Aquatics 6 min read

Staying Cool

When the summer sun blazes, many families flock to splash pads to beat the heat. These play spaces can be a refreshing escape for children and caregivers of all ages—and they can be particularly effective in ensuring that kids of all abilities are included in the fun.

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Aquatics 5 min read

Making Recreation Accessible To All

“We just wanted people of all abilities to be able to get on the water together,” says RJ De Rama, Executive Director and co-founder of Makapo Aquatics Project. That simple idea sparked the beginning of the organization, which is dedicated to making outrigger paddling accessible to every individual.

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Aquatics 5 min read

Lessons Through Lessons

Noting And Floating Kids Nationwide

Building For Durability And Demand

The Backbone Of Reliable Aquatic Operations

The Village Of Wellington Aquatics Center

Lifeguarding For Kids

From Chaos To Clarity

More Than Fun

Splashing Into The Future

Moving, Shaping, And Redirecting

Staying Cool

Making Recreation Accessible To All