Strong Foundations: Planning, Purchasing, and Protecting Your Playground Surfacing

Start Date

04/18/2024

End Date

04/18/2024

Description

Choosing a compliant playground surfacing under and around playground equipment is one of the most important factors in reduction the likelihood of injuries. Strong Foundations explores the features and benefits of various surfacing options in outdoor play, addresses current standards and criteria, and highlights case examples that will inspire ways to add additional play value at your parks and playgrounds. The session will review a step-by-step process and discuss considerations when selecting, installing, and maintaining your safety surface.

Location

North Tonawanda, NY

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Transportation

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

*Describe the features and benefits of various protective surfacing used under and around play equipment
*Define best practices and considerations when selecting, purchasing, installing, and maintaining your safety surface
*Identify opportunities to increase play value and learning through creative surfacing options
*Summarize the safety criteria under ASTM and the new ADA guidelines

Instructors

Approved Certified Instructor

Course Codes

Provider

PlayCore

Subscribe to RSS feed of new LA CES approved courses