The center’s design evokes motion and reflects the area’s ge…
The center’s design evokes motion and reflects the area’s gentle, rolling fruited plains and sweeping lines. Elements such as flowers and caterpillars support the theme of “A Day in the Park.”
Photo by Michael Shopenn
The center received a 2015 Kansas City Business Journal Capstone…
The center received a 2015 Kansas City Business Journal Capstone Award for Community Impact and sold 1,600 memberships in its first six months.
Photo by Michael Shopenn
The facility features two slides that move users at different sp…
The facility features two slides that move users at different speeds. A timing system makes the faster slide more competitive. The flumes are carried outside to maximize interior space.
Photo by Michael Shopenn
At the base of the treehouse sits an interactive water table, wh…
At the base of the treehouse sits an interactive water table, which encourages learning and group play. The treehouse top functions as a dumping device.
To suit all citizens, the organically shaped pool is segmented into different zones, including zero-depth entry, lazy river, and Vortex, as well as learn-to-swim and water basketball areas. A 25-yard lap/wellness pool boasts a rock climbing wall with four waterfalls and diving platforms for the more adventurous. A ceiling-mounted rain curtain clears lifeguard sight lines by eliminating obstructive connections. It also ties into the locale: With a flash of light and clap of thunder, it becomes a Midwestern thunderstorm.
Rebecca Robledo is deputy editor of Pool & Spa News and Aquatics International. She is an award-winning trade journalist with more than 25 years experience reporting on and editing content for the pool, spa and aquatics industries. She specializes in technical, complex or detail-oriented subject matter with an emphasis in design and construction, as well as legal and regulatory issues. For this coverage and editing, she has received numerous awards, including four Jesse H. Neal Awards, considered by many to be the “Pulitzer Prize of Trade Journalism.”
