Waters Edge Aquatic Design is proud to announce that Sofia’s Play Garden at Lauritzen Gardens is featured in PRB+ Magazine’s 2025 Project Portfolio, earning the Readers’ Choice award for Best Investment in Aquatics. This year’s portfolio showcases the most innovative and impactful park, recreation facility, and camp projects from across the country. In 2022, Lauritzen … Read more
Looking ahead, Waters Edge will be exhibiting and presenting at multiple conferences and trade shows in January and February. We are eager to connect with leaders, professionals, and communities to share our insights on aquatics. See the details below for more information and registration links. 2026 Kansas Recreation and Park Association Conference & Tradeshow Register … Read more
The 12th annual Aquatic Design Portfolio, published by Athletic Business, highlights 42 outstanding aquatic facilities, including four designed by Waters Edge Aquatic Design: Lansing Aquatic Center, Quapaw Nation Splash Pad, Valley Rec Center, and YMCA Waterpark at The Landing. This portfolio showcases the next generation of aquatic facility innovation, architecture, and design. Each project demonstrates … Read more
Twenty-five years ago, our journey began with a simple yet ambitious goal: to serve and enrich communities through thoughtful, well-designed aquatic spaces. Today, that same purpose continues to guide our work. As we mark this milestone, we take pride in all we’ve accomplished throughout the years. From splash pads and fountains to water parks and … Read more
Waters Edge Aquatic Design is proud to announce that the KC Chamber has recognized us as a 2026 Small Business Superstar. This list acknowledges for-profit businesses headquartered in Greater Kansas City that have been submitted for recognition by customers, clients, or community members. Now in its sixth year, the Small Business Superstars program celebrates Kansas … Read more
Tony Aguirre Community Center’s new outdoor pool earned the 2025 Excellence in Concrete Award in the swimming pool category. Each year, Concrete Promotional Group, Inc. hosts the Excellence in Concrete Awards to recognize outstanding projects in concrete construction. This year’s event was held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Fiorella’s Event Center in Overland Park, … Read more
South of Downtown Omaha, Nebraska, and north of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, overlooking the Missouri River, lies Lauritzen Gardens: a 100-acre public garden filled with accessible, educational, and inspiring nature experiences. Located along the Iowa-Nebraska border, this stunning botanical garden is the first thing drivers see after crossing over the Missouri River on … Read more
Get Help: Waters Edge Aquatic Design offers operational and maintenance training at location sites. If you are a past or future client, we are vested in the longevity and quality of life of your aquatic facility. Contact us to discuss your needs further and help ensure your aquatic facility is protected from the elements this … Read more
Waters Edge Aquatic Design is proud to share that the Southeast Community Center indoor pool in Kansas City, Missouri, has been recognized as a 2025 Dream Design by Aquatics International. This annual awards program celebrates extraordinary aquatic facilities and commercial pools. Opened in June of 2024, the new indoor pool at the community center boasts … Read more
As technology continues to evolve, the aquatics industry is embracing these transformative tools. From the initial stages of conceptual design to staff training and marketing, these technologies help optimize equipment efficiencies, simplify processes, improve safety, and deliver better results for both clients and community members.