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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. 

Who should attend?  Maintenance staff, recreation staff, school maintenance personnel, university seniors, and any individuals responsible for playgrounds.  

Date & Location:
February 23 @ 9:00 AM 
Cedar Fork Community Center 
1050 B Town Hall Dr, Morrisville, NC 2756015

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Registration Fees | Registration Available Through February 18, 2026
Member Non-Member
General $185 $250
  • 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 $10 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 .6 CEUs. Participants will receive a certificate from NRPA upon completion of the Playground Maintenance Course.  CEUs from the Playground Maintenance Course can be used towards renewal of the CPSI certification for anyone whose certification expires July 1, 2026 or later.  The Playground Maintenance Course provides 0.2 CEU for Group A and 0.4 for Group B

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.  

Cancellation deadline: Feb 18, 2026. Cancellation requests and transfer requests must be made in writing to brad@ncrpa.net.  Please view our Refund Policy here.

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.

Special Accommodations Requests: An attendee who has a disability may request a special accommodation; the request must be submitted in writing to Brad@ncrpa.net 30 days before the event.

NCRPA Contact: Brad Foster at 919-832-5868 or brad@NCRPA.net

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