Planning a community splash pad can seem like an intimidating process. There are many aspects to consider in order to make the investment successful. In this series, we will be offering guidance on what to expect, steps to take, and planning considerations! There are benefits to investing in a community splash pad. One of the […]
Splash Pad versus Community Pool
Geographical areas that experience their version of “warm weather”, whether that be a few hot months of summer, or relatively mild temperatures nearly year round, are most likely familiar with the concept of a nearby cool-off zone. For many decades, that has meant a community pool where residents and families could gather to seek relief […]
Design Matters. Play Matters More.
We design aqua play areas and playstructures to complement their surroundings. But more than that, we design them to complement childhood. Every aesthetic choice is also a choice for fun, for growth, for learning, for exploration. All the things that make play part of shaping better adults. And that’s what really matters. Our […]
Pre-Planning for Splash Pad Considerations
Splash pads have been dubbed the new public pools, popping up in cities all over the country. The appeal of splash pads is deeply rooted in their numerous benefits. Prevalent in urban areas, as well as lesser congested areas, splash pads offer entertainment and value that is attractive to local governments, task forces, fundraising groups, […]
Continuous Education from Aquatix and Landscape Structures
Are you beginning to plan your continuing education for 2019? We can help! We are an authorized provider of continuing education edits from the International Association for Continuous Education and Training (IACET) and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System™ (LA CES). That means we can help keep your parks and recreation department and landscape architects […]
