In 2020, the City of Altus commissioned Counsilman-Hunsaker to conduct a swimming pool assessment of the two pools at the Linda Wiginton Aquatic Center. The audit identified substandard items at the pools or not operating as designed. The pools were originally constructed in 1980 and have undergone minor and major renovations. Recommendations were made to […]
Counsilman-Hunsaker was contracted by the City of Albert Lea to provide Aquatic Management Program (CHAMP) services and conduct a review of the operations at the Albert Lea Aquatic Center. The review included current policies and procedures, emergency action plans, documentation practices, water chemistry records, rescue and safety equipment, and lifeguard zones. Following the review, the […]
Scott Hester continues his exploration of aquatic center finishes, including material selections and pool deck finishes that provide for minimal maintenance and cleaning. This is part two of our five-part ‘Physical Challenges in Natatoriums’ miniseries. Stay tuned on Wednesdays for our latest video, and don’t forget to subscribe!
Kicking off Counsilman-Hunsaker’s new video series, President and CEO Scott Hester guides you through a high-level look at natatorium items that become problematic in aging facilities, starting with finishes in a natatorium, materials that are naturally corrosive, and the importance of selecting appropriate finishes. This is part one of our five-part ‘Physical Challenges in Natatoriums’ […]
Director of Marketing, Matt Ball, announces our upcoming new video series! Every Wednesday, we’ll introduce you to several of our team members who share some of the commonly seen physical challenges found in aging aquatic facilities. This new series is intended to help you understand and recognize physical challenges at your pool so you can […]
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE: 2021 Soaring to New Heights Counsilman-Hunsaker is proud to be a longtime vendor for the annual Illinois Association of Park Districts and Illinois Park and Recreation Association conference. Due to the ongoing developments with the COVID-19 pandemic, the IAPD and IPRA leadership teams have agreed that the only safe and responsible path […]
The new Reynoldsburg YMCA Community Center opened in January 2020, providing a new and true community center for the City of Reynoldsburg to host family-friendly events, cultural offerings, and athletic events, all while being a responsible investment towards an improved quality of life for residents.
The new 78,000 sq. ft. Trojan Fitness Center includes an outdoor swimming pool, a multi-activity court, a basketball court, free and circuit weight training areas, aerobic exercise rooms, a multi-level walking track, and four offices. The goal of the new facility is to replace the outdated and inadequate facilities by bringing programs and contents under […]
The Piazza is a beautifully landscaped, 80,000 sq. ft., open-air plaza, surrounded by three buildings, and is home to outdoor pools, restaurants, markets, and boutiques. The Cove consists of a new garden-centered pool complex and the conversion of vacant interior space into a new fitness and wellness center. The triangular garden pavilions and three spacious […]
The original Summit Waves Aquatic Center opened in 2008 and has provided over a decade of aquatic recreation and leisure activity to the residents of Lee’s Summit and the surrounding area. The original construction included a 900 ft. action river, lap pool, elevated waterslides with a plunge pool, children’s zero depth water play area, and […]
