Category Archives: April 2011

The Science Of Safety In Aquatic Play Features

Posted on April 4, 2011

The tremendous popularity of parks with unique aquatic play features has changed the landscape of recreational waters. More families than ever are attracted to these venues as a way to spend time together. Today, these features include everything from water … Continue reading →

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Pooling Resources

Posted on April 4, 2011

Hiring, training, and retaining a quality lifeguard staff presents many challenges. Managers depend on the lifeguards to keep the pools safe, the public happy and the facilities clean. While safety is obviously the most important aspect of the lifeguards’ duties, … Continue reading →

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ADA And Aquatics

Posted on April 4, 2011

The largest minority group in the United States does not discriminate against new members. Any one of us may become a member at any time. Similar to other minority groups, inclusion in this group is not a choice. It is … Continue reading →

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The Marketing Mission

Posted on April 4, 2011

Editor’s Note: This column, “LBWA” (Leadership By Wandering Around), is based on the premise that, in order to find out what’s going on in the field, a parks and rec leader has to leave his or her desk and “wander … Continue reading →

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Keep The Sun At Bay

Posted on April 4, 2011

It wasn’t until recently that sunscreen became a staple in the parks and recreation lexicon. As a child growing up in southern California, I fondly remember hot summer weekends schlepping behind my mother–a Boogie board in tow–to the beach. Besides … Continue reading →

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