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 […]
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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 […]
Cool off at a Twin Cities splash pad
Aqua playgrounds-with bubblers, ground sprays, dumping buckets and platformed structures-are a hot commodity in communities across the country. And they are becoming particularly popular in and around Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. The reason? They can be less costly to build and maintain, they’re often safer than pools due to no standing water, and they’re fun for […]
Create an Inclusive Aquatic Playground
With splash pads becoming such a popular amenity in communities across the country, it’s important to create a space that is welcoming and fun for individuals of all abilities. The good news is that creating an inclusive play experience on the splash pad is simple. And best of all, it delivers a positive experience for […]
Splash play is more than just a fun way to cool off
Summer is here! And with the warm weather, visits to lakes, pools, splash pads and spray grounds become a necessity for kids (and adults) of all ages. While staying cool is definitely in the top five reasons to seek out water play, there are numerous developmental benefits for kids of all ages. Kids develop their […]
VersoSplash® Selected 2018 MVP
VersoSplash® was recently selected as a 2018 Most Valuable Product by the readers of Aquatics International! The magazine compiled the top 25 products as chosen by reader response to the January New Products Issue. Learn more about VersoSplash and look for Aquatics by Landscape Structures in the MVP Awards issue of Aquatics International in June.
May is National Water Safety Month
Stay safe this summer with these water safety tips As the temperatures warm and children and families begin to participate in more water-related recreational activities, now is a great time to revisit safe practices in and around water. Check out the following safety tips from the American Red Cross: Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards […]
Aquatix Encourages Interactivity with Two New Aqua Playstructures
Sophisticated design takes aqua play to a whole new level of fun Eden Prairie, Minn. (Feb. 7, 2018) – Aquatix by Landscape Structures, an Eden Prairie, Minn.-based aqua play equipment designer, engineer and fabricator, has introduced new aqua playstructures, HydraHub1 and HydraHub2, designed to encourage active play among children of all ages. With the sophisticated […]
