All eyes are on 2021 as the come-back year post the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Although there is still the unknown about what our communities will look like in the summer of 2021, planning for opening pool facilities is what the wintertime is made for. This year is no exception. After months of becoming accustomed […]
Continued Care and Consideration for the Summer Months As new information pours in & some closures are extended further into the year. Specialized summertime maintenance and upkeep are a high priority during this time. Don’t disregard the basics Ensure that your facility will be ready to open when the time comes. Perform routine checks […]
Water’s Edge is proud to have not just one but two winning projects for this year’s 2018 Aquatics International Dream Designs, recognizing Sabetha’s Outdoor Aquatic Center and Garden City’s Parrot Cove Water Park. Sabetha is recognized for its single pool user appeal. The pool can be utilized by everyone from competitive lap swimmers to families […]
The month of May brings the beginning of a new season. From pool openings to hints of summer new and exciting things are in store. For Waters Edge it also brings something truly special, our anniversary, and our eighteenth to be exact! It’s easy during this time of year to get caught up in the […]
As a specialized aquatic design and engineering firm, we are proud to be a part of some tremendous projects across the nation. Several of those projects, Long Branch Lagoon in Dodge City, Kansas, and Parrot Cove Water Park, in Garden City, Kansas, have recently been in the spotlight for the Athletic Business 2018 Aquatic Design Portfolio. […]
Water’s Edge is the proud winner of a 2017 Dream Design Award from Aquatics International for the Long Branch Lagoon Waterpark in Dodge City, KS. The award recognizes Long Branch Lagoon as an internationally top designed leisure pool/family aquatic center. Acknowledging the story the park tells via a unique reflection of city history and culture through themed […]
Water’s Edge Aquatic Design was honored to have the “Long Branch Lagoon” project featured as the cover story of the July 2017 issue of Parks and Rec Business. The story titled, “A Pioneer Project – A waterpark in the frontier of the Old West”, discusses the history of a project over a decade in […]
The Renovation Planning Process While all pools are not suitable or feasible for renovation, there is a planning process that can help you understand a pool’s renovation potential, and give community leaders the information they need to make an informed decision: Step I: Identify the Project Goals There are different goals a community may pursue […]
Corrosion is only one of the destructive forces acting in and around water parks and aquatic facilities. And it can be so very frustrating to pool operators and perhaps a little confusing to pool designers and building architects. Selecting appropriate materials and finishes is critical during the design process. Operators must understand their pool and […]
Our very own, Jeff Bartley was published in the most recent edition (view article here) of Parks & Recreation Business. Jeff’s article examines the complex and valuable process of evaluating the operations (including expenses, revenues, programming, etc.), needs identifications, and the planning for a new or renovated outdoor municipal pool.
The end of the pool season will be here before we know it, and many parks and recreation professionals are already planning for winterization procedures. Winterizing your aquatic facility is important in order to properly maintain the quality, and extend the life of the facility. However, regardless of how well you take care of your […]
Over the years, our design staff has witnessed many communities across the country struggle with the steps towards developing a new or renovated aquatic facility. The path is often unclear and difficult to navigate as budgets are projected, features are evaluated, and funding options are researched. As an aquatic consulting and design firm, our experience […]
