Every July, communities come together to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month, a time to recognize our parks and recreational facilities’ indispensable role in enhancing our quality of life. Among these cherished amenities, pools and aquatic programs stand out as cornerstones of community health, wellness, and social connection. Pools: The Heart of Community Wellness […]
Peace of mind is paramount for both aquatic facility owners and patrons. While it may be easy for patrons to enjoy a refreshing dip, ensuring everyone’s safety is more challenging. Creating a Safety Plan may assist in keeping your facility safe and open for patrons to continue to enjoy your facility. The Model Aquatic Health […]
The Ridge Country Club features two distinct pools: a 4-lane, 25-yard lap pool and a smaller wading pool designed with a zero-depth entry. A comprehensive audit assessed the collections and mechanical systems, particularly on the 1-meter diving board. The diving board and fulcrum were found to be damaged, prompting Counsilman-Hunsaker to undertake an evaluation of […]
Lake Bracken Country Club features an outdoor 25-meter lap pool, a dedicated diving well, and a wading pool. Remarkably, these pools are interconnected through a shared recirculation system, a permissible arrangement sanctioned by the health department on the condition that separate chlorine injection points are employed for each body of water. To ensure the optimal […]
The natatorium at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park boasts a 6-lane, 25-yard competition pool incorporating a 1-meter springboard diving platform. Notably, this natatorium sets itself apart from other competitive swimming venues with its unique elevated spectator seating situated along three sides of the pool. Having reached the 53-year mark, this pool has begun […]
The Thurgood Marshall Middle School swimming pool presents an impressive sight with its expansive 6-lane, 25-yard layout, serving as the hub for physical education classes. While not a conventional venue for swimming competitions, this pool has gained recognition for hosting competitive events catered specifically to the school’s robotics team. Upon closer inspection, it became evident […]
In March 2019, Counsilman-Hunsaker completed the renovation of the six lane, 25-meter instructional pool. Upgrades included the structural repair of the pool deck, limited repair of cracked pool interior tile finish, and replacement of the pool recirculation equipment system. The work included replacement of all exposed piping in the equipment room and pool tunnels with […]
The Inglewood Unified School District enlisted the expertise of Counsilman-Hunsaker to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and operational assessment of their historic indoor 25-yard competition pool. Originally constructed in the late 1950s, this natatorium has remained dormant for several years due to persistent water leakage issues. The primary objective of the operational audit was to thoroughly […]
In 2022, the University of Illinois–Chicago entrusted Counsilman-Hunsaker with conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the Recreation Pool and Spa housed within the Student Recreation Center. Despite their inauguration in 2005, the swimming pools exhibit discernible signs of their two-decade existence. The evaluation highlighted various aspects that need thoughtful renovation or replacement, including pool surfaces, overflow […]
The City of Mentor engaged the collaborative expertise of Counsilman-Hunsaker and R.E. Warner to conduct a comprehensive facility condition assessment report for the historic Garfield Park Pool. This strategic audit was commissioned to pinpoint elements that fall short of standards or are not performing as originally designed. The park boasts two interconnected bodies of water […]
