This article from Parks and Recreation Business explores the value of providing water play for all children and communities. “Increasingly, municipalities are installing splash pads or introducing water elements near traditional playgrounds to expand opportunities for inclusive play. “Many kids of all ages and abilities are drawn to water–it’s not difficult to engage them! In […]
Inclusive Splash Pad Opens at New Aces for Autism Campus
People with autism now have an extraordinary new place to experience the joy of water play. The latest inclusive Aquatix® splash pad is part of The Ron and Rose Bowen Family Autism Center – a new facility developed by Aces for Autism, a non-profit organization that serves individuals and families impacted by autism. The state-of-the-art […]
New Boise Spray Park Makes a Big Splash
The old fountain at Ann Morrison Park in Boise, Idaho was a place to take a family picture, not to splash and play. Today, the area features a stunning new water spray park with jets and waterfalls, offering a chance for every Boisean to cool off in the summer. A ribbon cutting ceremony in May […]