In-park spending is crucial to any outdoor waterpark or aquatic center’s financial success. It’s also the biggest driver of revenue next to season pass sales and daily admission rates. Operators typically use the word “per cap” to determine the total amount a guest pays on each visit to their park, which includes the combined amount […]
The often overlooked, sometimes misunderstood, but ever important system of return inlets in a swimming pool is a critical function of the complete pool water circulation system. It may seem obvious, but for the everyday lap swimmer or child splashing in the leisure pool, the details of how the pool water is kept sanitary and […]
One of the major challenges with keeping pools safe and healthy is the need for hazardous materials to be on-site, manly chlorine and acid. This creates two major concerns. The first is the need to store these materials, the second is making sure operators handle them properly. The amount of hazardous material that is allowed […]
Pool heating is a requirement for all indoor pools and for outdoor pools that extend their season past the traditional summer season. When heating potentially hundreds of thousands of gallons of water, pool water heating can be a significant expense. Pool heating can come from a variety of sources and we will look at some […]
Maximizing the experience of your waterpark’s guests should be of primary importance to you and your team. After all, waterpark operators exist to provide safe, clean, friendly and fun aquatic experiences for their guests of all ages. Through the analysis of those three years’ worth of survey and reports, I found that waterpark guests typically […]
There are a lot of options to consider when selecting a gutter system for a swimming pool. The primary purpose of a swimming pool gutter is to skim debris from the water surface. The operating water level is set slightly above the gutter lip such that water around the full perimeter of the pool continually […]
As the National Swimming Pool Foundation begins to celebrate its 50th year anniversary, it is busy preparing for the 12th annual World Aquatic Health™ Conference (WAHC). Everything that the Foundation does, helps people live healthier lives. Since its inception, the WAHC has established itself as the preeminent scientific conference for the aquatic industry. There are […]
There is nothing worse than going to a theme park where the rule is “no outside food,” and then the food you purchase onsite is overpriced and tastes terrible. While as operators, our expertise is not typically centered around restaurant operations, here are a few things to consider when developing your Food and Beverage program: […]
Until the past 5-10 years, pressure high rate sand filtration was installed on the majority of commercial pool applications. There were and continue to be other types of filtration such as vacuum sand filters, cartridge filters, diatomaceous earth filters, and others. But often whether it was due to the type of pool, cost, material handling, […]
Enforcement, while sometimes not a fun aspect of being an aquatics professional, plays a key role in the overall safety and quality of any aquatic facility operation. Several key areas exist for enforcement, primarily facility rules, policies and procedures. And, ensuring that enforcement occurs fairly and consistently can make or break the perception of your […]
