Editor's Desk
Introducing Best of Aquatics 2015
Discover what makes each of our 10 winning facilities the best in their categories. Read more
MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Best of Aquatics 2015: DropZone Waterpark
Budget constraints meant this new waterpark had to be creative to get the word out that it was open for business Read more
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Best of Aquatics 2015: Wet ‘N’ Wild Waterworld
This family-owned waterpark believes in “giving back” and is dedicated to promoting water safety and drowning prevention, and aiding food collection efforts Read more
GREEN PRACTICES
Best of Aquatics 2015: Alga Norte Community Park Aquatic Center
It took nearly 14 years to build the Alga Norte Community Park Aquatic Center in Carlsbad, Calif., and the end result is worthy of a 2015 Best of Aquatics nod for Green Building practices. Read more
Training
Best of Aquatics 2015: City of Phoenix Aquatics
The city of Phoenix Aquatics developed a new, more efficient way to test lifeguards. Read more
Targeted Programming
Best of Aquatics 2015: Galter LifeCenter
Galter LifeCenter, an adult-only medical fitness center in Chicago, tripled its revenue in just three years by re-envisioned its Aquababies program. Read more
TRAINING
Best of Aquatics 2015: River Road Park and Recreation District
A special recreation district on the outskirts of Eugene, Ore. equips all employees with lifesaving skills, not just lifeguards. Read more
PROGRAMMING
Best of Aquatics 2015: Columbia Association
The Columbia Association, a planned community in Maryland, caters equally to serious competitors and leisurely swimmers. Read more
Targeted Programming
Best of Aquatics 2015: Nova Southeastern University
In an effort to ensure that students were getting the most comprehensive diving education, Nova Southeastern University created their own diving program for students and non-students alike. Read more
THEMING
Best of Aquatics 2015: North Valleys Splash Park
An aviation-themed splashpad in Nevada's high desert stands as a monument to the National Championship Air Races, held each year north of Reno. Read more
Lifeguard Management
Best of Aquatics 2015: Overland Park
Overland Park has 200 seasonal lifeguards on staff every year and it's a challenge to manage all of them and keep their staff engaged throughout the season. Read more