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SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT:
A Guide to Playgrounds & Park Components |
| | Whether you’re adding a playground, a picnic area or designing a park from scratch, our guide to creating pleasing park spaces is sure to be helpful. From the latest in playground design to innovations in green landscapes, we’ve got you covered. |
| Scaling New Heights |
| | Harness the Popularity of Climbing to Take Your Facility to the Top | With a growing interest in indoor climbing, facilities of all types are wise to take advantage of the popularity of this growing sport by adding climbing amenities. |
| Life Preservers |
| | Meeting the Challenges of 21st Century Aquatic Risk | Ensuring a properly trained and adequate staff to manage safety at your aquatic facility can be a challenge. We look at some of the imperative information you need to properly train and staff your aquatic facility to ensure swimmers are safe. |
| Come Camping! |
| | 14 Tips to Ensure Happy After-School and Day Campers | After-school and day camps offer a way for recreation centers to provide a much-needed service to their community. We talked to some successful program directors to get some top tips to camp success. |

| FACILITY PROFILES | |
| A Huge Splash | |
| Beaumont Centre Family YMCA in Lexington, Ky. | A successful aquatics program made a world of difference at this YMCA in Kentucky. We go behind the scenes to learn how one aquatics director got more people interested and involved. |
| Sprinkler Smarts | |
| Challenger Park in Parker, Colo. | Learn how one park got a handle on its water bills by automating its sprinkler to water when the weather required it. |
| A Vision in Full | |
| Laurance S. Rockefeller Reserve Center in Moose, Wyo. | The first facility in the National Park Service to earn LEED Platinum status, this new preserve center features many green components. |

| GUEST COLUMNS | |
| Concessions: Looking to Increase Profits? | |
| How can you take your concession stand from bland and blah to tantalizing and tasty? This month, we consider various ways to boost your concession operation by expanding your offerings. |
| Design Corner: Open for Business | |
| Wrapping Up a Revamp by Memorial Day | When building a new aquatic facility—or renovating an existing one—it’s crucial to ensure your facility is open in time for swim season. Here are some key considerations to keep your project on schedule. |
| Spas: Hot Water Basics | |
| If you operate a spa or hot tub in addition to your pool, it’s critical to remember that a hot tub is not just a small swimming pool. Here’s a look at some basics to help you ensure a safe dip for hot tub users. |

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