Looking for ways to reimagine a facility that seems to have lost its luster or public appeal? COVID-19 forced us to look at facilities that have been underutilized in fresh in new ways! From hosting special events to extending the guest experience

When most aquatic operators discuss their EAPs, it’s their emergency action plans. While the traditional EAP is critical to the success of any aquatics operation, the essential aquatic philosophies by which aquatic facilities are run are just as important! This session will

Do we have that? Is it in good shape? Does it need help? This session will demonstrate the benefits of conducting a systemwide parks and facilities assessment. A systemwide assessment aids in determining what facilities/amenities you have, their condition, and whether future

This session will introduce streamlined, efficient, and easily scaled processes to manage any task or project within your agency by applying a five-step approach that ensures successful completion of a project of any type: capital, programming, process, or otherwise. The session will

Comprehensive planning can be a monotonous task. This session shares how an agency approached its planning effort with creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. Assessing facility strengths and weaknesses leads to uncovering opportunities to do more with less. An outline of the process and

As the business model for retail continues to evolve away from brick-and-mortar stores, many communities face large vacant big-box stores and mall properties. Astute community leaders understand that vacant retail properties affect the surrounding land values and take a proactive approach to

Learn essential and valuable information about tennis courts and athletic tracks, including common problems and defects, recommendations for proper maintenance, and how they are designed and constructed. Find out what color schemes are best for tennis courts and what type of athletic

Vegetated roofs, also called green roofs, can provide numerous environmental and economic benefits. These benefits include reducing the amount of stormwater runoff, improving the quality of stormwater runoff, improving energy conservation, increasing the life span of roofing membranes, improving aesthetics, providing biodiversity

Deciding to pursue a referendum can be daunting, and how do you determine where to begin? We’ll guide you through the stepping stones (comprehensive plans, master plans, etc.) that are required to be in place years in advance. We’ll discuss how to

The session will focus on contracts related to using park facilities (party rooms, gymnasiums, pools, etc.) and the best practices for reducing liability issues associated with using these facilities. Learning Outcomes: – Understand the basic contract issues related to using park district