Playground Maintenance Course - Attendee Registration
Are you looking to make your community's playgrounds safer? The National Recreation and Park Association's Playground Maintenance Course is a one-day (6.25 hour) educational course that covers the following topics
- an overview of playground safety standards and guidelines,
- playground owner responsibilities, and
- maintenance discussions on playground equipment, surfacing, and site items.
BECOME A SPONSOR OF THE PLAYGROUND MAINTENANCE COURSE - CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
Location: Rankin Lake Park, 1750 Rankin Lake Road, Gastonia, NC 28052
Date: September 30, 2025 9:30am - 3:00pm
Registration Deadline: September 20, 2025.
Fee: $185 for members; $250 for non-members
- To receive the discounted member rate, you must log into your membership account prior to registering for the event. If you register at the non-member rate and pay by credit card, we will refund the difference minus a $5 processing fee.
- Log into your member account with your email as the username. Requesting a password reset may be necessary. For assistance, call 919-832-5868 or email info@ncrpa.net.
CEUs: The course has been pre-approved for .625 CEUs. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the Playground Maintenance Course
Who should attend? Maintenance staff, recreation staff, university seniors, and any individuals responsible for playgrounds.
Course Outline:
- Section 1: Introduction
- Section 2: Playground Equipment
- Section 3: Site Considerations
- Section 4: Surfacing
- Section 5: Owners Responsibilities
Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrating an increased awareness of the playground safety standards and guidelines.
- Identifying the need for maintenance of playgrounds, surfacing and site items in play areas.
- Implementing playground maintenance practices.
Class Size: Space is limited. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.
Lodging - Click Here for Gaston County Visitors Information. NCRPA does not have a room block for this event.
Meals included with Registration: Lunch and snacks
We recognize the significance of catering to diverse dietary requirements. Our team strives to create meals tailored to the information provided during registration. For individuals with severe allergies or significant dietary restrictions, we encourage contacting us directly or considering supplementing with personal meals and snacks to ensure a safe and satisfying dining experience.
NCRPA Contact: Brad Foster at 919-832-5868 or brad@ncrpa.net
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