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
Proper care of your outdoor pool involves winterizing at the end of the season. Mistakes made during the winterization process can leave you with a rough start next season, including costly repairs or worse, major pool leaks leaving you with a pool-less summer. Waters Edge recommends performing a full and thorough shutdown so your pool … Read more
An article by Waters Edge employee Lauren Ozburn is in the July 2023 issue of Parks & Rec Business magazine. Ozburn provides tips for improving an aquatic facility as she reflects on her childhood pool days, being a lifeguard, and an aquatic supervisor. Today, as an operations expert and public engagement specialist for Waters Edge, … Read more