Mitchell Fransen, of Pontiac Parks & Recreation Department, and Jarrod Scheunemann talk about water in recreation: Have fun hiking even in wet conditions, plus what to expect when launching a brand new local splash pad.
Northville-Placid Trail
Upstate New York
Have fun hiking even in wet conditions
{01:12} Tip #1: Add an Extra Liner to Your Backpack
{01:23} Tip #2: Put Evening Clothing in a Ziplock Bag
{01:45} Tip #3: Throw Tomorrow’s Socks in Your Sleeping Bag
{02:31} Tip #4: Use Birch Bark as a Fire-starting Material
{03:07} Tip #5: You Should Never Have Cotton on a Hike
{03:22} Tip #6: WARNING! Polyester Wicking Clothes Can Melt
{03:31} Tip #7: WARNING! Your Boots Could Melt Too
Humiston-Riverside Park Splash Pad in Pontiac, Illinois
What to expect when launching a brand new local splash pad.
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Q. What can local communities have that is wet but fun?
A.
– Splash Pad!
– Less liability. Less staff. Less insurance.
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Q. Does Pontiac’s splash pad recycle water?
A. Yes. It recycles a 400-gallon tank of water.
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Q. If you started over what would you want to know?
A.
– Pick a good location.
– Have a quality security system surrounding it.
– Quality staff.
– Have a set system for rentals.
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Q. Why do you employ a lifeguard on-site?
A.
– We already have existing lifeguards on staff.
– Lifeguards bring an idea of safety.
– It is someone to report to when something isn’t working.
– And it humanizes the splash pad.
2020 IAPD/IPRA Conference Announcement
9am Friday Session:
Video Made the Rec-lebrity Star
Contact the Rec-lebrity:
Mitchell Fransen
Marketing Manager
Pontiac Parks & Recreation Department
900 N Elm St.
Pontiac, IL 61764
mitchell.fransen@pontiac.org
815-844-6818 Ext. 4403
Rec-lebrity Interviews conducted by Campfire Concepts President, Jarrod Scheunemann, and Marketing Director, Jessie Scheunemann, focus on local park and recreation management strategies and best practices. Join this dynamic pair and other “rec-lebrities” in their treehouse and on location to find your next great idea.
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