Pools, Boating, and Swimming Areas
Aquatic activity builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness. Routine maintenance of aquatic facilities improves longevity, improves aesthetics, reduces overall costs of repair. This area contains resources applicable to the maintenance of pools, boating facilities, and other swimming areas within our parks.
Operating Public Swimming Pools
US Center for Disease Control
Poor maintenance can result in low disinfectant levels that can allow the spread of a variety of germs that cause diarrhea as well as skin and respiratory Recreational Water Illnesses.
Public Swimming Operational and Biological Contamination Protocol Recommendation
PA Department of Health
This document is designed to provide updated recommendations for public swimming and bathing place (aquatic facility) operations and contamination protocols.
Playground and Water Safety Guidelines
Maryland State Dept of Education
Maryland State Dept. of Education Safety Guidelines
SAMPLE - Maintenance Standards for Community Splash Pad
City of Greenville, SC - 2023
Sample maintenance schedule for a splash pad amenity
Swimming Pool and Spa Water Chemistry
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, 2024
Basic guide to pool and spa water chemistry. It will give you a general outline of the issues that shape routine care.
Pool Chemistry Fact Sheet
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Basic pool chemistry essentials for pool operation
Maintenance Task Analysis for Parks and Recreation
Kevin Gruzewki, Productive Parks
Maintenance Task analysis is a best practice incorporating preventive maintenance and corrective actions to make maintaining grounds, equipment, and facilities more efficient. A step-by-step guide is included.
Be prepared for Extreme Heat
FEMA
With summer coming, learn the facts about extreme heat and how to keep yourself and your staff safe during these periods.
Maintenance Water Quality Management Systems
Vortex
Splashpads vary in their specific maintenance requirements due to differentiating factors such as Splashpad size, bathing load, water chemistry, operating environment, and climate. Before setting your maintenance schedule, it is important to first identify the level of maintenance required to keep your WQMS continually operating at peak efficiency.
The CPTED Movement (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)
National Institute of Crime Prevention
Learn how to better manage and protect your resources and enhance public safety.
