Design & Specification Services
You lead the vision. We design with intention.
Design and specification is the bridge between an idea and a buildable aquatic space. It’s the structured process of planning, documenting, and engineering your splash pad so it can be approved, procured, and constructed with confidence.
Splash pads are long-term public assets that must perform, season after season. They balance water systems, electrical coordination, accessibility standards, safety, and ongoing operations while shaping how families gather and communities come alive.
That complexity demands more than a catalogue and a hope-it-fits layout.
Waterplay’s no cost Design and Specification Services bring clarity from day one. We align play value, engineering precision, budget realities, and maintenance planning so what looks great in a rendering performs reliably on the splash pad for years to come.
Aquatic Project Planning
Every successful aquatic space starts with disciplined planning, sharp questions, and a clear understanding of what your community truly needs. We work alongside you to explore possibilities, pressure-test constraints, and align decisions with site realities, budgets, and long-term operations.
Pre-Design
Before lines are drawn, we build the foundation for confident decisions.
- Documentation support
- Graphics and videos for stakeholder alignment
- Play value philosophies
- Council and community presentations
We ask the right questions early, so your project starts strong and stays strong.
Design & Programming
Where vision becomes buildable.
- Budget development and cost alignment
- Master planning integration
- Play feature selection and layout concepting
- Multiple design solutions to compare options
- Clear narratives to support owner engagement
Every feature earns its place. From flow rates to supervision and durability, each decision is intentional. No guesswork. No filler.
Visualization
When stakeholders can see the outcome, momentum builds.
- High-impact renderings
- Video fly-throughs
- Zoning and inclusivity plans
- Detailed project proposals
Strong visuals build confidence and help move approvals forward faster.
Technical Support Offerings
From neighbourhood splash pads to large-scale aquatic environments, every project carries unique technical demands. We integrate directly into your design and engineering workflow, delivering coordinated documentation that moves your project forward without friction.
We provide:
- Proposed piping plans in CAD
- Feature placement in Revit so you can drop files directly into your model
- 3D files for 3DS Max, FBX, Revit, SketchUp, STEP, and more
- Sequencing plans for dynamic water effects
As your design progresses, our engineering team steps in to refine, validate, and pressure-test every technical detail against your vision and budget.
You receive:
- Technical specifications and workbooks
- Quality control and coordination support
- Footing guidance, budget alignment, and phasing strategies
- Bid review support and submittal packages
We sweat the technical details so you don’t have to. We review, refine, and coordinate with future maintenance, durability, and performance in mind, so what looks great on paper performs just as well in the field.
Personalized Project Packages
Every community has its own character, and your splash pad should reflect it.
We create co-branded project packages that capture your community’s priorities, identity, and long-term vision. Through research and collaboration, we design aquatic spaces that feel rooted in place, not dropped in from a catalogue.
Packages may include:
- Integration of the 7 Principles of Universal Design
- Clearly defined Play Zones for all ages and abilities
- Product photography and feature highlights
- Custom project renderings
- Story-driven design narratives for stakeholder engagement
These packages do more than document designs. They help align departments, support council approvals, and build community confidence.
This isn't just a spec package. It’s a strategic communication tool that turns a technical project into a shared vision.
Let’s Build with Intention
Our Design and Specification team helps you turn early ideas into coordinated, construction-ready documentation, aligning layout, engineering, budget, and long-term performance from concept to build.
If you’re ready to move your project forward with clarity and technical precision, we’re ready to support you!
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Continuing Education & Lunch 'n Learns
Great aquatic design starts with informed teams.
Beyond project support, we invest in industry education. Waterplay offers complimentary, LA/CES-approved CEU courses and Lunch 'n Learn sessions for architects, landscape architects, and engineers who want to design smarter splash pads from the start.
Our sessions explore topics such as:
- The Importance of Failure in Play
- How Play & Curiosity Connect
- Free Play in a Controlled World
- Universal Splash Pad Design
- Inclusive Play Spaces
- Building Aquatic Play Spaces
Each course is collaborative, practical, and grounded in real project experience, connecting play theory, inclusive design, and technical planning into insights your team can apply immediately.