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.
Creating fun recreational environments through pool designs is what we live for. This is why we are looking forward to our first time showing at the Campground Owners Expo in Branson, Missouri on December 4th and 5th. As we prepare, we’re reflecting on projects that will inspire campground owners looking to enhance their guest experiences. … Read more
Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean swim season has to end. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities or a place for aquatic exercise, there are plenty of indoor swimming pools to explore, including those designed by Waters Edge Aquatic Design. With design projects in more than 20 states and some internationally, Waters Edge specializes … Read more
Aquatics International honors two Waters Edge designs during its 2024 Dream Designs annual awards program celebrating extraordinary aquatic facilities and commercial pools.
Construction Site Staging Luckily at SECC, the natatorium has two exterior walls, and one is floor to ceiling glass windows. This allowed the construction crew to have a work area outside of the building next to the pool and away from patrons. A few glass windows were carefully removed, and a temporary access point was … Read more
Waters Edge employees Lauren Ozburn and Sophia Young, MPA appear in Recreation Management’s May issue after being interviewed by Dave Ramont about aquatic parks, renovations, and natatoriums. Recreation Management is a monthly magazine distributed to recreation, sports and fitness professionals. The May issue’s flipbook supplement is a Guide to Aquatic Facility Design, which is available … Read more
Two design projects by Waters Edge Aquatic Design were showcased in the 2024 Aquatic Design Portfolio published by Athletic Business. Blue Springs, Missouri: Wildcat Aquatics Center | Athletic Business Waters Edge teamed up with Hollis + Miller Architects to bring the Blue Springs High School Wildcats a brand new, state-of-the-art indoor competition pool to serve … Read more
With time, public pools can experience a decrease in attendance due to a multitude of causes that ultimately affect the perception, success, and bottom line of the aquatic facility. To help improve attendance, there are three doable tasks to consider. Task #1: Build a Social Media Presence The first task to consider is to build … Read more