Playground Management and Maintenance

Seminar Description:
Playground Maintenance Done Right: Protect, Inspect & Document

Learn how to properly maintain playgrounds and park amenities while building a consistent, defensible maintenance program. This compliance-focused session covers asset inventories, routine inspections, documentation, manufacturer communication, proper cleaning practices, and playground surfacing—including impact attenuation and maintenance requirements. Participants will leave with a field-ready inspection checklist and industry resources to help support proper maintenance and documentation.



Learning Objectives:
1) Create a comprehensive site asset inventorywith brands, colors, photos, and identifying information to simplify repairs and replacement parts.
2) Implement consistent inspection and documentation practicesto track maintenance.
3) Understand playground surfacing and impact attenuation requirements, including proper maintenance for different surfacing types.
4) Leave with practical compliance resourcesto help address future playground maintenance, inspection, and regulatory questions as they arise.