the most comprehensive and up-to-date training on   management methods.


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CPSI’s provide a detailed and thorough inspection of playgrounds so that if there is a safety concern, it can be addressed prior to anyone getting hurt. The more often these are done, the more likely you are to prevent an accident, but of course, there are limitations. We have had inspections done and the following day received reports of safety concerns due to vandalism.


Our community has nine playgrounds. Onsite staff has taken the playground safety course and does weekly inspections of the parks. We also have monthly playground inspections done by a CPSI that inspects every bolt, screw, s-hook, post, footing, clamp, enclosure, (the list goes on and on and on), and additional items, to ensure that the playgrounds are in safe condition. Additional inspections 


Well-maintained playgrounds are not only visually appealing, but they are also much safer.


Liability & Visual Appeal


 far making sure the playground and play equipment is maintained and in good condition for the safety of the children who use them. But, in addition to that, is the reduction of the community’s liability by ensuring the equipment and the playground are well maintained and safe to use. Of course, kids can fall or get hurt, but if you have proper inspections and maintenance done, those reports can help show your community was performing its due diligence and equipment was not being neglected.


Regularly inspected and well-maintained playgrounds are not only visually appealing, but they are also much safer and reduce risk to the users. Playgrounds are an important part of providing children with the safe and healthy playtime that they need. By having an annual (at a  in addition to a minimum of monthly maintenance  addressed before they result in any injuries.


Figure 2: Not Safe After All — One of the screws supporting the swing’s weight had been loosened and the other screw was entirely missing. This swing was immediately closed until a repair could be 


Figure 1: Creating Play Appeal —  counts, the disc swing looks like fun in this picture! But just because it looks safe, doesn’t mean it is safe. When you take a much closer look, you realize that there was a safety concern. (See Figure 2)


Figure 3: Inadequate Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) —   


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