In other words, if there was proven new technology that was more efficient and effective, that allowed staff members to have more information and better serve the public, then the investment was made. The board was not willing to purchase new technology and be a guinea pig. Following is a look at the new technologies incorporated in some of the park and recreation field's newest facilities. The ID card is scanned at a turnstile for entry to the pool. The turnstile allows quick, efficient access for pool members, with no waiting and no long lines.
Swimmers just scan and enter.
The computer system connected to the turnstile tracks attendance, names and times of entries saving staff time, giving members entry priority, and providing staff with solid statistics for future planning and marketing. Statistics the agency once gathered by hand are now tallied and printed out by computer. The district still has a service desk attendant to accept cash, but members can now easily enter the facilities. The district took on this computer change at the same time that the new facility was built, which meant many phases of the project came together at the same time. Personnel are pleased with all phases of their new technology.