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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 08/27/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
The accessibility standards for playgrounds have been the minimum requirement for all newly constructed and altered playgrounds for 13 years, yet their application remains inconsistent and often misunderstood in new playground designs. Ensuring compliance while fostering inclusive and engaging play experiences for all requires a deep understanding of both the ADA Standards and ASTM public playground safety requirements. Join Jennifer Skulski and Bill Botten, both national experts in the accessibility of playgrounds, as they address some of the most complex and frequently asked questions surrounding playground accessibility. This session will explore the practical application of accessibility requirements, clarify common misconceptions when integrating new play trends, and examine the ongoing challenge of selecting and maintaining accessible playground surfacing. Attendees will gain actionable insights to enhance accessibility and inclusion in playground design beyond the minimum standards. This webinar includes real-time captioning. Video remote interpreting (VRI) is provided upon request. To request video interpreting services and/or resources in an alternate format, please email core@playcore.com at least two weeks prior to the live webinar date.
The accessibility standards for playgrounds have been the minimum requirement for all newly constructed and altered playgrounds for 13 years, yet their application remains inconsistent and often misunderstood in new playground designs. Ensuring compliance while fostering inclusive and engaging play experiences for all requires a deep understanding of both the ADA Standards and ASTM public playground safety requirements. Join Jennifer Skulski and Bill Botten, both national experts in the accessibility of playgrounds, as they address some of the most complex and frequently asked questions surrounding playground accessibility. This session will explore the practical application of accessibility requirements, clarify common misconceptions when integrating new play trends, and examine the ongoing challenge of selecting and maintaining accessible playground surfacing. Attendees will gain actionable insights to enhance accessibility and inclusion in playground design beyond the minimum standards.
This webinar includes real-time captioning. Video remote interpreting (VRI) is provided upon request. To request video interpreting services and/or resources in an alternate format, please email core@playcore.com at least two weeks prior to the live webinar date.Learning Objectives:
- Interpret key accessibility requirements within the ADA standards for playgrounds and their relationship to ASTM-referenced standards for public playgrounds.
- Assess the real-world application of accessibility standards, identifying common pitfalls in the design and construction of modern playgrounds.
- Differentiate between compliant and non-compliant play elements, ensuring alignment with accessibility and safety regulations.
- Design strategies for implementing and maintaining accessible play surface systems that balance usability, durability, and accessibility compliance.
William (Bill) Botten
Accessibility Consultant
PlayCore
Botten who currently works as an accessibility consultant joined the U.S. Access Board in 2000 and served for 22 years (retired in 2022) in several capacities while on staff including as a senior accessibility specialist, technical assistance coordinator, and the training coordinator. He was part of a team that developed the combined guidelines for the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Architectural Barriers Act and was the lead staff for the development of guidelines and technical assistance materials for the rulemaking on outdoor developed areas. Bill specializes in accessibility issues related to recreation facilities and outdoor developed areas.
Jennie Sumrell
CORE Community Outreach Director
PlayCore
Jennie worked in the field of childhood development and exceptional learning for nearly fifteen years. She has a Master’s degree in Special Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Jennie joined PlayCore in 2008 and serves as the Community Outreach Director within PlayCore’s Center for Outreach, Research and Education. Deeply passionate about inclusive, intergenerational play, Jennie utilizes her expertise and personal experiences as an educator to positively impact the development of innovative play and recreation destinations that focus on community health and wellness.
This session will offer the following credits:
0.1 IACET CEU 1.0 AIA HSW LU 1.0 LA CES HSW PDH 0.1 CEU 1.25 Electives CEUs for a total of 1 Professional Development Hours (0.1 IACET CEU / 1.0 AIA HSW LU / 1.0 LA CES HSW PDH / 0.1 CTRS / 1.25 ACTCP Elective) will be provided to learners meeting the following requirements:
- Be present for 95% of the duration of the learning event;
- Participate in activities and discussion throughout;
- Complete assessment with 80% mastery of learning outcome;
- Complete feedback/evaluation survey.
CEUs can be applied toward NRPA CPRP/CPRE renewal. To obtain your CEU, please visit the "Event Details" tab above to complete the associated components for this event.
Instructor(s) Disclosures:
The instructors of this training webinar are employed by PlayCore and disclose an interest in attendees partnering with PlayCore on their play and recreation initiatives.
Speakers Disclosures:
The opinions of the speakers in these events do not necessarily reflect the views of PlayCore and its brands.
Notes:
For any questions or to request a copy of the written transcript for this session, please contact core@playcore.com
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 05/28/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
People of all ages and abilities have the fundamental right to access the benefits of quality parks and recreation. This panel will feature disability advocates, parks and recreation professionals, and accessibility experts who will share their perspectives and create awareness about common barriers to inclusion. Gain insightful strategies and considerations to help ensure facilities, programs, and services are designed to create a positive, welcoming environment, and staff can confidently welcome individuals with disabilities and strengthen community connections. This is the second session of a four-part webinar series, Beyond the Minimums. This webinar includes real-time captioning. Video remote interpreting (VRI) provided upon request. To request video interpreting services and/or resources in an alternate format, please email core@playcore.com at least two weeks before the live webinar date.
People of all ages and abilities have the fundamental right to access the benefits of quality parks and recreation. This panel will feature disability advocates, parks and recreation professionals, and accessibility experts who will share their perspectives and create awareness about common barriers to inclusion. Gain insightful strategies and considerations to help ensure facilities, programs, and services are designed to create a positive, welcoming environment, and staff can confidently welcome individuals with disabilities and strengthen community connections.
This is the second session of a four-part webinar series, Beyond the Minimums. This webinar includes real-time captioning. Video remote interpreting (VRI) provided upon request. To request video interpreting services and/or resources in an alternate format, please email core@playcore.com at least two weeks before the live webinar date.Learning Objectives:
- • List three disability awareness tips and considerations when communicating and interacting with individuals with disabilities.
- • Describe best practices for communicating and promoting inclusive play and recreation opportunities through accessible digital, printed, and in-person accommodations.
- • Outline key strategies for planning and implementing inclusive programs, services, and events that foster belonging and equity.
- • Evaluate your current programs and services to identify priorities and areas of need.
William (Bill) Botten
Accessibility Consultant
PlayCore
Botten who currently works as an accessibility consultant joined the U.S. Access Board in 2000 and served for 22 years (retired in 2022) in several capacities while on staff including as a senior accessibility specialist, technical assistance coordinator, and the training coordinator. He was part of a team that developed the combined guidelines for the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Architectural Barriers Act and was the lead staff for the development of guidelines and technical assistance materials for the rulemaking on outdoor developed areas. Bill specializes in accessibility issues related to recreation facilities and outdoor developed areas.
Jennie Sumrell
CORE Community Outreach Director
PlayCore
Jennie worked in the field of childhood development and exceptional learning for nearly fifteen years. She has a Master’s degree in Special Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Jennie joined PlayCore in 2008 and serves as the Community Outreach Director within PlayCore’s Center for Outreach, Research and Education. Deeply passionate about inclusive, intergenerational play, Jennie utilizes her expertise and personal experiences as an educator to positively impact the development of innovative play and recreation destinations that focus on community health and wellness.
This session will offer the following credits:
0.1 IACET CEU 1.0 AIA HSW LU 1.0 LA CES HSW PDH 0.1 CEU 1.25 Electives CEUs for a total of 1 Professional Development Hours (0.1 IACET CEU / 1.0 AIA HSW LU / 1.0 LA CES HSW PDH / 0.1 CTRS / 1.25 ACTCP Elective) will be provided to learners meeting the following requirements:
- Be present for 95% of the duration of the learning event;
- Participate in activities and discussion throughout;
- Complete assessment with 80% mastery of learning outcome;
- Complete feedback/evaluation survey.
CEUs can be applied toward NRPA CPRP/CPRE renewal. To obtain your CEU, please visit the "Event Details" tab above to complete the associated components for this event.
Instructor(s) Disclosures:
The instructors of this training webinar are employed by PlayCore and disclose an interest in attendees partnering with PlayCore on their play and recreation initiatives.
Speakers Disclosures:
The opinions of the speakers in these events do not necessarily reflect the views of PlayCore and its brands.
Notes:
For any questions or to request a copy of the written transcript for this session, please contact core@playcore.com
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 05/14/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
From Boomers to Gen Alpha, it's not uncommon for aquatic facilities to see five generations visiting for wellness and play opportunities. Join the leadership from the Association of Aquatic Professionals as we discuss trends in aquatic design to meet the needs of guests of all ages and abilities and dig into programming ideas that can be incorporated into new and innovative spaces as well as traditional aquatic facilities.
From Boomers to Gen Alpha, it's not uncommon for aquatic facilities to see five generations visiting for wellness and play opportunities. Join the leadership from the Association of Aquatic Professionals as we discuss trends in aquatic design to meet the needs of guests of all ages and abilities and dig into programming ideas that can be incorporated into new and innovative spaces as well as traditional aquatic facilities
Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the needs of various populations within their user base and identify gaps in design and programming.
- Analyze emerging trends in new facility design to determine how they support users of different ages and abilities.
- Develop a variety of programs that optimize all facility spaces to enhance user engagement and maximize programming opportunities.
- Design inclusive aquatic experiences that foster community connectedness across multiple generations.
Juliene Hefter
Executive Director/CEO
Association of Aquatic Professionals.
From January, 2005 – February 2013 she was the Deputy Director for the Wisconsin Park & Recreation Association, a premiere Park and Recreation Associations in the nation. She was responsible for membership development and recruitment, coordinating educational development, development of marketing initiatives including the design and maintenance of the Association website, negotiating and implementing contracts and agreements, and generating revenue and corporate sponsorships.
Juliene Hefter received her Bachelor of Science in Recreational Leadership from the University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse and holds a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Quality from Marian College. She has a long and illustrious career in aquatics and park and recreation administration, and has been the Manager of Recreation Services for the City of West Bend, Park and Recreation Director for the City of Horicon, Supervisor of Recreation & Aquatics Director for the Fond du Lac School District, and the Park and Recreation Director for the Village of Germantown.
She has served in a number of leadership positions with both state and national organizations, including being the Chairperson for the National Recreation and Park Association’s 2005 National Aquatic Conference, Member and Chairperson of the Aquatic Facility Operators Board of Directors, 2007 General Chairperson of the National Aquatic Management School and National Aquatic Conference, 2007 President of the National Aquatic Council, Chairperson of the Wisconsin Park & Recreation Association’s Recreation Section, Chairperson of the Southeast Park and Recreation Council, and Vice-Chairperson of the Washington County park and Open Space Technical Advisory Committee. She was also the President of the Association of Aquatic Professionals from 2011 – March 2013.
Her distinguished career includes being the recipient of the Wisconsin Park & Recreation Association’s Professional Award of Merit, the Recreation Professional of the Year, Aquatic Professional of the Year, and the recipient of the Public Policy Innovation Award. In 2007 she was named to the “Top 25 in Aquatics” by Aquatics International. In 2015 she was recognized by Aquatics International as one of the top 10 Aquatic Advocates and in 2017 she received the International Swimming Hall of Fame’s Paragon award.
She is a renowned speaker and author on a variety of management and administrative topics, including A Hands On Approach to Corporate Sponsorships, Sexual Harassment Training for Part-Time and Seasonal Staff, Public Perception of Lifeguards, Marketing and Promotions, and Team Building and Special Events.
Juliene provides consulting work and expert witness services in aquatic related areas. She sat on the Sounding Board for the development of the New American Red Cross 2012 Lifeguarding Program and assisted in the development of the Lifeguard Management curriculum. She also contributed to the development of the Starfish Aquatics Aquatic Technician Program and is also one of the founders of the Association of Aquatic Professionals.
Kirsten Barnes
Assistant Director
Association of Aquatic Professionals
Kirsten Barnes joins AOAP as the Assistant Director. As a graduate of the Missouri State University Recreation & Leisure Studies program, Kirsten’s career in recreation has included overseeing programs serving a variety of populations and managed facilities from golf courses and ice arenas to recreation centers and climbing gyms. Kirsten has been an aquatics coordinator overseeing municipal facilities, staff and programming, oversaw lifeguard management at 24 aquatic facilities and water parks with a private management company, and was a Recreation Director in the St Louis Area. She has been an industry vendor as the Director of HydroApps digital documentation software. Kirsten also works with recreation agencies to provide customized professional development and frontline trainings.
Kirsten has presented almost 100 education sessions at national and regional conferences. She is a Past President of the Missouri Parks & Recreation Association, served two years as the Marketing and Public Relations representative for the NRPA Annual Conference Program Committee and has been an AOAP Board Member.
Kirsten is Missouri born and raised and lives with her family in the mountains of Colorado.This session will offer the following credits:
0.1 IACET CEU 1.0 AIA HSW LU 1.0 LA CES HSW PDH 0.1 CEU 1.25 Electives 0.1 AqP CEU CEUs for a total of 1 Professional Development Hours (0.1 IACET CEU / 1.0 AIA HSW LU / 1.0 LA CES HSW PDH / 0.1 CTRS / 1.25 ACTCP Elective / 0.1 AqP CEU DEI or Elective) will be provided to learners meeting the following requirements:
- Be present for 95% of the duration of the learning event;
- Participate in activities and discussion throughout;
- Complete assessment with 80% mastery of learning outcome;
- Complete feedback/evaluation survey.
CEUs can be applied toward NRPA CPRP/CPRE renewal. To obtain your CEU, please visit the "Event Details" tab above to complete the associated components for this event.
Instructor(s) Disclosures:
The instructors of this training webinar are employed by PlayCore and disclose an interest in attendees partnering with PlayCore on their play and recreation initiatives.
Speakers Disclosures:
The opinions of the speakers in these events do not necessarily reflect the views of PlayCore and its brands.
Notes:
For any questions or to request a copy of the written transcript for this session, please contact core@playcore.com
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 05/07/2025 at 8:00 PM (EDT)
Live / TCLF Designing Resilient Cities: Global Leaders in Water, Landscape, and Urban Transformation
As climate change accelerates, cities must rethink how they manage water, mitigate flooding, and build sustainable environments. Join PlayCore and The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) for a live panel discussion featuring five global leaders in landscape architecture and urban water management, moderated by Elizabeth Mossop (Oberlander Prize Jury Chair). The most recent Oberlander Prize winner and leading global advocate for the “sponge cities” concept for mitigating urban flooding, Kongjian Yu (China), Jasper Hugtenburg (Netherlands), Mia Lehrer (USA), Kotchakorn Voraakhom (Thailand), and Herbert Dreiseitl (Germany) will share their expertise on innovative, nature-based solutions, from sponge cities and river restoration to flood resilience and water-conscious urban planning. This engaging conversation will explore how integrating green and blue infrastructure can create healthier, more adaptable cities. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the world’s leading visionaries shaping the future of water-sensitive urban design. PlayCore is honored to partner with The Cultural Landscape Foundation on this series as they continue to set the bar and produce beautiful content that highlights the importance of landscape architecture and its critical role in connecting people to places.
As climate change accelerates, cities must rethink how they manage water, mitigate flooding, and build sustainable environments. Join PlayCore and The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) for a live panel discussion featuring five global leaders in landscape architecture and urban water management, moderated by Elizabeth Mossop (Oberlander Prize Jury Chair). The most recent Oberlander Prize winner and leading global advocate for the “sponge cities” concept for mitigating urban flooding, Kongjian Yu (China), Jasper Hugtenburg (Netherlands), Mia Lehrer (USA), Kotchakorn Voraakhom (Thailand), and Herbert Dreiseitl (Germany) will share their expertise on innovative, nature-based solutions, from sponge cities and river restoration to flood resilience and water-conscious urban planning. This engaging conversation will explore how integrating green and blue infrastructure can create healthier, more adaptable cities. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the world’s leading visionaries shaping the future of water-sensitive urban design. PlayCore is honored to partner with The Cultural Landscape Foundation on this series as they continue to set the bar and produce beautiful content that highlights the importance of landscape architecture and its critical role in connecting people to places.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key moments that led each practitioner to pursue landscape architecture and their commitment to water-focused design.
- Examine how each practitioner’s work has evolved in response to regional water management challenges and cultural considerations.
- Analyze the integration of design and water management strategies across different environmental contexts.
- Evaluate case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of nature-based solutions in urban water management.
Kongjian Yu
Founder and Principal Designer for Turenscape & Professor and Dean for the College of Architecture and Landscape of Peking University
Turenscape & Peking University
Kongjian Yu, the 2023 Oberlander Prize laureate, is a Harvard-educated Chinese landscape architect who has championed the idea of “sponge cities” to mitigate urban flooding. The concept addresses climate change accelerated stormwater runoff and flooding with large-scale, nature-based designs—including constructed wetlands, greenways, parks, canopy tree and woodland protection, rain gardens, green roofs, permeable pavements, bioswales, other measures—that act as sponges soaking up and storing rainfall instead of relying exclusively on traditional concrete reinforced riverbanks, dams, pipes, drains, and other conventional engineering solutions. These constructed ecosystems slow water flow and make wise use of nature’s free services to clean water, restore habitats for greater biodiversity, retain water for periods of drought, and create productive and pleasant places for people. The “sponge cities” concept was adopted as national policy in China in 2013 and has been deployed in some 600 projects in more than 200 Chinese cities, with the goal that by 2030 80% of the cities would be able to absorb 70% of their rainfall. Yu is the founder and leads the Graduate School of Landscape Architecture, and the College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at Peking University. He is also the founder and principal designer at the landscape architecture firm Turenscape, which today numbers more than 500 employees.
Jasper Hugtenburg
Senior Landscape Architect & Project Leader
H+N+S Landscape Architects
Jasper Hugtenburg, is a seasoned landscape architect and physical geographer, with more than twenty years of working experience in the fields of landscape architecture, water management, and ecology. He has been working for and with prestigious design offices, government bodies and NGOs, both in the Netherlands and abroad. As a senior landscape architect and project leader with H+N+S Landscape Architects, he is currently responsible for setting up and leading mostly interdisciplinary design projects with an emphasis on sustainable landscape development. Hugtenburg holds master’s degrees in physical geography and in landscape architecture. He graduated from the Amsterdam Academy of Architecture with a thesis on the application of nature-based solutions for the coastal development of a Dutch historic sea wall. Before joining H+N+S Landscape Architects, he was a morphology expert and policy advisor at the for the Dutch National Water Authority. Hugtenburg is also a teacher in the master’s program of the Maastricht Academy of Architecture and is currently an adjunct professor at University of British Columbia School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture.
Mia Lehrer, FASLA
Founder
Studio-MLA
Mia Lehrer, FASLA, founded Studio-MLA with a vision to improve the quality of life through landscape. She is internationally recognized for progressive landscape design, advocacy for sustainable and people-friendly public places, and catalyzing work for a climate-appropriate future. Lehrer has led the design and implementation of several ambitious public and private projects, including the Hollywood Park Racetrack redevelopment and its new LA NFL Stadium, the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum Gardens, Vista Hermosa Natural Park, and many projects related to the Los Angeles River. She earned her M.L.A. from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design, and she lectures and teaches around the world. Among Lehrer’s recent accomplishments, she is the newest Commissioner of the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, recipient of the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum’s 2021 National Design Award for Landscape Architecture, the ASLA LaGasse Medal, the John L. Chase Legacy Award, and was appointed by President Obama to the United States Commission of Fine Arts.
Kotchakorn Voraakhom
CEO and Founder
Landprocess and Porous City Network
Kotchakorn Voraakhom, CEO and Founder of Landprocess and Porous City Network, is a Thai landscape architect who works on productive public spaces, tackling climate change in dense urban areas. She created the first critical green infrastructure for Bangkok, Chulalongkorn Centenary Park. Her works also include, Thammasat Urban Farm Rooftop, the largest urban farming green roof in Asia, and the first bridge park across the river in any world capital, Chao Phraya Sky Park. The United Nations named Voraakhom winner of the UN Global Climate Action Awards, Women for Results. She was featured in the 2019 TIME 100 Next, a list from TIME Magazine that spotlights 100 rising stars shaping the world's future, as well as CNN Design, and New York Times. Voraakhom was named BBC100 Women, the Green 30 for 2020 by Bloomberg, and was a keynote opening speaker for 2019 Movin' On Summit. She is now teaching at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Voraakhom is a Chairwoman of the Climate Change Working Group of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA World), TED Fellow, Echoing Green Climate Fellow, Atlantic Fellow, and Futurity Fellow from BMW Foundation in exploring landscape architecture-based solutions to working with the water-based city she calls home. She also was a member of the jury that selected the winner of the Cornelia Hahn Oberlander International Landscape Architecture Prize (2023).
Herbert Dreiseitl
Founder and CEO
Dreiseitl Consulting
Herbert Dreiseitl, with the German firm Dreiseitl Consulting, is a landscape architect, urban designer, water artist, interdisciplinary planner, and visiting professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS), NUS Cities, and other universities. Dreiseitl is also a Harvard University Graduate School of Design Loeb Fellow and a Fellow of the Centre for Liveable Cities in Singapore. He lectures worldwide and has authored many publications including three editions of Recent Waterscapes, Planning, Building, and Designing with Water. Dreiseitl is an internationally respected expert in creating livable cities around the world with a special focus on the inspiring and innovative use of water to tackle the climate crisis and other urban environmental challenges, connecting technology with aesthetics, and encouraging people to take care and develop a sense of ownership for places. He has realized ground-breaking contemporary projects in the fields of urban design, urban hydrology, water art, stormwater management, planning, and landscape architecture such as Berlin Potsdamer Platz with Renzo Piano, Tanner Springs Park, Portland, OR, McLaren Technology Centre, London, alongside Norman Foster, Queens Botanical Garden, N.Y., and Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park in Singapore.
This session will offer the following credits:
0.15 IACET CEU 1.5 AIA HSW LU 1.5 LA CES HSW PDH CEUs for a total of 1 Professional Development Hours (0.15 IACET CEU / 1.5 AIA HSW LU / 1.5 LA CES HSW PDH) will be provided to learners meeting the following requirements:
- Be present for 95% of the duration of the learning event;
- Participate in activities and discussion throughout;
- Complete assessment with 80% mastery of learning outcome;
- Complete feedback/evaluation survey.
CEUs can be applied toward NRPA CPRP/CPRE renewal. To obtain your CEU, please visit the "Event Details" tab above to complete the associated components for this event.
Instructor(s) Disclosures:
The instructors of this training webinar are employed by PlayCore and disclose an interest in attendees partnering with PlayCore on their play and recreation initiatives.
Speakers Disclosures:
The opinions of the speakers in these events do not necessarily reflect the views of PlayCore and its brands.
Notes:
For any questions or to request a copy of the written transcript for this session, please contact core@playcore.com
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 04/23/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
Sustainable maintenance programs are essential for safe, accessible, and long-lasting playgrounds in schools and communities. In recognition of National Playground Safety Week 2025 (April 21-25), this webinar will provide actionable strategies for maintaining compliant and hazard-free play environments. Participants will gain insights into finding qualified playground inspectors, understanding key ADA compliance requirements for maintenance staff, and implementing surfacing maintenance best practices. Routine inspections and proactive maintenance help preserve playground investments, support accessibility, and create safer play spaces that promote healthy risk-taking and fun for all children.
Sustainable maintenance programs are essential for safe, accessible, and long-lasting playgrounds in schools and communities. In recognition of National Playground Safety Week 2025 (April 21-25), this webinar will provide actionable strategies for maintaining compliant and hazard-free play environments. Participants will gain insights into finding qualified playground inspectors, understanding key ADA compliance requirements for maintenance staff, and implementing surfacing maintenance best practices. Routine inspections and proactive maintenance help preserve playground investments, support accessibility, and create safer play spaces that promote healthy risk-taking and fun for all children.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify methods for locating and selecting a qualified playground inspector to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Apply ADA maintenance requirements, including surfacing compliance, transition areas, and accessibility considerations.
- Implement a structured, sustainable maintenance program with proper documentation and follow-up procedures.
- Develop a surfacing maintenance routine to reduce risks, extend equipment life, and enhance playground safety.
Lloyd Reese
Vice President Technical Product Management
PlayCore
Lloyd Reese has 30 years of experience in the ideation and development of products serving the play and recreation market. He actively serves on numerous ASTM, CSA, and ISO play related committees and is currently vice chair of ASTM F08.63 Playground surfacing systems. Lloyd is also a founding member of IPEMA and is currently serving his second term as president of that organization, in addition to chairing the IPEMA surfacing certification program and serving on the equipment certification committee.
This session will offer the following credits:
0.1 IACET CEU 1.0 AIA HSW LU 1.0 LA CES HSW PDH CEUs for a total of 1 Professional Development Hours (0.1 IACET CEU / 1.0 AIA HSW LU / 1.0 LA CES HSW PDH) will be provided to learners meeting the following requirements:
- Be present for 95% of the duration of the learning event;
- Participate in activities and discussion throughout;
- Complete assessment with 80% mastery of learning outcome;
- Complete feedback/evaluation survey.
CEUs can be applied toward NRPA CPRP/CPRE renewal. To obtain your CEU, please visit the "Event Details" tab above to complete the associated components for this event.
Instructor(s) Disclosures:
The instructors of this training webinar are employed by PlayCore and disclose an interest in attendees partnering with PlayCore on their play and recreation initiatives.
Speakers Disclosures:
The opinions of the speakers in these events do not necessarily reflect the views of PlayCore and its brands.
Notes:
For any questions or to request a copy of the written transcript for this session, please contact core@playcore.com
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 04/03/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
Discover how playful placemaking can transform the way you engage communities and design meaningful spaces. In this interactive session, we’ll demonstrate the power of play as a tool for visioning and engagement by working through real-world examples in real time. Participants will learn how playful strategies can spark creativity, build trust, and uncover the deeper needs of the communities they serve. Designed for both parks and recreation professionals and design professionals, this session will explore how combining play with the design process fosters inclusive, resilient, and community-driven environments. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your community engagement process or enhance your design approach, this session offers practical insights and techniques you can apply immediately. Join us as we bring a project to life using playful placemaking methods, and leave inspired to reimagine the possibilities for your own work.
Discover how playful placemaking can transform the way you engage communities and design meaningful spaces. In this interactive session, we’ll demonstrate the power of play as a tool for visioning and engagement by working through real-world examples in real time. Participants will learn how playful strategies can spark creativity, build trust, and uncover the deeper needs of the communities they serve.
Designed for both parks and recreation professionals and design professionals, this session will explore how combining play with the design process fosters inclusive, resilient, and community-driven environments. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your community engagement process or enhance your design approach, this session offers practical insights and techniques you can apply immediately.
Join us as we bring a project to life using playful placemaking methods, and leave inspired to reimagine the possibilities for your own work.Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of playful placemaking and their impact on community spaces.
- Analyze how incorporating play into engagement strategies fosters meaningful connections and generates actionable insights.
- Utilize tools and techniques for engaging communities through interactive and meaningful play.
- Apply playful placemaking methods to your projects and leave with tools to enhance your next design.
Joy Kuebler, RLA
President
Joy Kuebler Landscape Architect, PC
Joy Kuebler, RLA, ASLA is Trustee for the NY Upstate Chapter ASLA, and President of Joy Kuebler Landscape Architect, PC an award winning firm with work focusing on the human experience in the landscape. Joy has shared her experience of empowerment through play from the TEDx stage and successfully uses play to empower communities and inform her design process.
Joy was recognized as the 2016 Ellen Shipman Distinguished Private Practitioner by the NYUASLA Chapter. Her firm has been recognized as a Buffalo Fast Track Company and one of Key Banks’ Most Innovative Small Businesses. In 2020 Joy launched a new company; PLAYCE Studio, which has the mission of transforming the world of engagement and design.
Cheryl Salazar
Entrepreneur
Cheryl graduated from California Baptist University’s Master of Public Administration program with a passion for community and recreation. Cheryl has over 15 years in the recreation industry including with the City of Fontana, Riverside County and City of San Marcos, California. She has managed operations, marketing, training, budgeting, nonprofits and events over the years.
Her professional career started as a lifeguard in her hometown which grew her enthusiasm and creativity for helping people. As she moved up in her field, she was involved in expanding engagement opportunities to the communities her employers served. Cheryl is now an entrepreneur and involved with PLAYCE Studio as a partner.
This session will offer the following credits:
0.1 IACET CEU 1.0 AIA HSW LU 1.0 LA CES HSW PDH 0.1 CEU 1.25 Electives CEUs for a total of 1 Professional Development Hours (0.1 IACET CEU / 1.0 AIA HSW LU / 1.0 LA CES HSW PDH / 0.1 CTRS / 1.25 ACTCP Elective) will be provided to learners meeting the following requirements:
- Be present for 95% of the duration of the learning event;
- Participate in activities and discussion throughout;
- Complete assessment with 80% mastery of learning outcome;
- Complete feedback/evaluation survey.
CEUs can be applied toward NRPA CPRP/CPRE renewal. To obtain your CEU, please visit the "Event Details" tab above to complete the associated components for this event.
Instructor(s) Disclosures:
The instructors of this training webinar are employed by PlayCore and disclose an interest in attendees partnering with PlayCore on their play and recreation initiatives.
Speakers Disclosures:
The opinions of the speakers in these events do not necessarily reflect the views of PlayCore and its brands.
Notes:
For any questions or to request a copy of the written transcript for this session, please contact core@playcore.com
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Access to Recreation - Chapter 10 - This webinar will review scoping and technical provisions for recreation facilities addressed in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Chapter 10). These minimum requirements ensure access to a diverse group of recreational facilities. The requirements for amusement rides, recreational boating facilities, exercise machines and equipment, fishing piers and platforms, golf facilities, miniature golf facilities, play areas, swimming pools, wading pools, and spas, shooting facilities with fixed firing positions, and sports facilities will be addressed. This is the first session of a yearlong four-part Beyond the Minimums accessibility series. This webinar includes real-time captioning. Video remote interpreting (VRI) is provided upon request. To request video interpreting services and/or resources in an alternate format, please email core@playcore.com at least two weeks prior to the live webinar date.
Access to Recreation - Chapter 10 - This webinar will review scoping and technical provisions for recreation facilities addressed in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Chapter 10). These minimum requirements ensure access to a diverse group of recreational facilities. The requirements for amusement rides, recreational boating facilities, exercise machines and equipment, fishing piers and platforms, golf facilities, miniature golf facilities, play areas, swimming pools, wading pools, and spas, shooting facilities with fixed firing positions, and sports facilities will be addressed. This is the first session of a yearlong four-part Beyond the Minimums accessibility series. This webinar includes real-time captioning. Video remote interpreting (VRI) is provided upon request. To request video interpreting services and/or resources in an alternate format, please email core@playcore.com at least two weeks prior to the live webinar date. "
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the scoping and technical provisions for recreational facilities outlined in Chapter 10 of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
2. Examine the specific accessibility requirements for diverse recreational facilities, including play areas, swimming pools, and sports facilities.
3. Analyze the minimum design criteria for amusement rides, fishing piers, exercise equipment, and miniature golf facilities to ensure ADA compliance.
4. Utilize key resources to support compliance with accessible design requirements in new construction and alterations.
William (Bill) Botten
Accessibility Consultant
PlayCore
Botten who currently works as an accessibility consultant joined the U.S. Access Board in 2000 and served for 22 years (retired in 2022) in several capacities while on staff including as a senior accessibility specialist, technical assistance coordinator, and the training coordinator. He was part of a team that developed the combined guidelines for the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Architectural Barriers Act and was the lead staff for the development of guidelines and technical assistance materials for the rulemaking on outdoor developed areas. Bill specializes in accessibility issues related to recreation facilities and outdoor developed areas.
Jennie Sumrell
CORE Community Outreach Director
PlayCore
Jennie worked in the field of childhood development and exceptional learning for nearly fifteen years. She has a Master’s degree in Special Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Jennie joined PlayCore in 2008 and serves as the Community Outreach Director within PlayCore’s Center for Outreach, Research and Education. Deeply passionate about inclusive, intergenerational play, Jennie utilizes her expertise and personal experiences as an educator to positively impact the development of innovative play and recreation destinations that focus on community health and wellness.
This session will offer the following credits:
0.1 IACET CEU CEUs for a total of 1 Professional Development Hours (0.1 IACET CEU) will be provided to learners meeting the following requirements:
- Be present for 95% of the duration of the learning event;
- Participate in activities and discussion throughout;
- Complete assessment with 80% mastery of learning outcome;
- Complete feedback/evaluation survey.
CEUs can be applied toward NRPA CPRP/CPRE renewal. To obtain your CEU, please visit the "Event Details" tab above to complete the associated components for this event.
Instructor(s) Disclosures:
The instructors of this training webinar are employed by PlayCore and disclose an interest in attendees partnering with PlayCore on their play and recreation initiatives.
Speakers Disclosures:
The opinions of the speakers in these events do not necessarily reflect the views of PlayCore and its brands.
Notes:
For any questions or to request a copy of the written transcript for this session, please contact core@playcore.com
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The Unleashed: Off-leash Dog Park Design Trends and Planning Tips guidebook helps communities effectively advocate for the many benefits of off-leash dog parks. Dog parks provide enjoyable ways to recreate and exercise for both dog owners and their dogs. They also create community destinations. Research shows there are many positive effects for individuals that own a dog(s); as well as health and social benefits of owning a dog, caring for it, and recreating outdoors with pets. In addition, design considerations and case study examples are outlined to effectively design a dog park and champion initiatives that provide meaningful outcomes supporting overall health and social benefits for the community.
Unleashed: Off-leash Dog Park Design Trends and Planning Tips
The Unleashed: Off-leash Dog Park Design Trends and Planning Tips guidebook helps communities effectively advocate for the many benefits of off-leash dog parks. Dog parks provide enjoyable ways to recreate and exercise for both dog owners and their dogs. They also create community destinations. Research shows there are many positive effects for individuals that own a dog(s); as well as health and social benefits of owning a dog, caring for it, and recreating outdoors with pets. In addition, design considerations and case study examples are outlined to effectively design a dog park and champion initiatives that provide meaningful outcomes supporting overall health and social benefits for the community.
- List at least five benefits of off-leash dog parks related to health and well-being, physical activity and social and community benefits.
- Outline design considerations when planning to establish an off-leash dog park in your community.
- Summarize at least two real-life examples of off-leash dog parks.
- List at least two partnerships, programming, and marketing opportunities for increased utilization of off-leash dog parks.
Harrison Forbes
Animal Behavioralist, Dog Trainer, Author
www.harrisonforbes.com
Harrison Forbes has been on over 50 national TV shows as an expert, including: CNN, BBC, ABC, Fox, Animal Planet, Fox Business, and featured in: Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, Atlanta Journal, etc. His team includes Emmy award-winning TV and radio producers and national print editors.
After two decades of bringing the top stories, products and news of the pet world to audiences on these shows, Forbes has now expanded into business development, product R&D, branding, product launches, crisis management, and market positioning.
Harrison has coached hundreds of clients on crafting their media persona, being a great guest, how to pitch media, how to get your own radio show/podcast, how to write great media hooks and has gotten over 100 media bookings for clients. He also continues to manage commercial and light industrial real estate developments.
This session will offer the following credits:
0.1 IACET CEU 1.0 AIA HSW LU 1.0 LA CES HSW PDH CEUs for a total of 1 Professional Development Hours (0.1 IACET CEU / 1.0 AIA HSW LU / 1.0 LA CES HSW PDH) will be provided to learners meeting the following requirements:
- Be present for 95% of the duration of the learning event;
- Participate in activities and discussion throughout;
- Complete assessment with 80% mastery of learning outcome;
- Complete feedback/evaluation survey.
CEUs can be applied toward NRPA CPRP/CPRE renewal and ACTCP certification. To obtain your CEU, please visit the "Event Details" tab above to complete the associated components for this event.
Instructor(s) Disclosures:
The instructors of this training webinar are employed by PlayCore and disclose an interest in attendees partnering with PlayCore on their play and recreation initiatives.
Speakers Disclosures:
The opinions of the speakers in these events do not necessarily reflect the views of PlayCore and its brands.
Notes:
For any questions or to request a copy of the written transcript for this session, please contact core@playcore.com
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In August 2020, via the Great American Outdoors Act, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) permanently was funded at $900 million annually, offering funding opportunities for eligible projects to support land acquisition, recreational facility improvements and park planning projects. The National Association of State Outdoor Recreation Liaison Officers has developed a roadmap to help navigate the process, understand the requirements, and create a successful project application. Every project starts with a great idea! This session will provide a program overview, offer helpful tips to submit a standout application, and review a variety of resources to arm you for success!
A Roadmap to Successfully Accessing Funding Through the Land and Water Conservation Fund
In August 2020, via the Great American Outdoors Act, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) permanently was funded at $900 million annually, offering funding opportunities for eligible projects to support land acquisition, recreational facility improvements and park planning projects. The National Association of State Outdoor Recreation Liaison Officers has developed a roadmap to help navigate the process, understand the requirements, and create a successful project application. Every project starts with a great idea! This session will provide a program overview, offer helpful tips to submit a standout application, and review a variety of resources to arm you for success!
- Define what is LWCF and the eligibility requirements to receive funding.
- List five helpful tools/resources to assist in submitting a successful application.
- Outline the critical steps to the planning process, application submission, to post completion and sustainability of the project.
- Summarize a successful case example of a public outdoor recreation project funded through LWCF.
Drew Grice
Program Officer
National Park Service
My name is Drew Grice and I have worked with the National Park Service since 2011. I have worked at several NPS sites in different roles including maintenance, interpretation, and law enforcement before becoming a Program Officer with the Land and Water Conservation Fund in 2022. I work with DC, DE, GA, NJ, and PA to make sure the grant application packages are complete and work with the States to get them across the finish line and awarded.
Eric Feldbaum, CPRP
Administrator
New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation within the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Eric has been with the Division for nine years and resides in Concord NH with his fiancé Rahkiya and dog Daisy. While living in NH full time since 2011 he has been continuously exploring all the great recreational opportunities the state has to offer.
He was finally able to land his dream job working for NH State Parks. One of his responsibilities is overseeing the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the State of New Hampshire as designated by the Governor. Since beginning this role Eric has awarded over $12 million to 40 NH local communities for acquisition and development of outdoor recreation.
Eric’s passion for this program has led him to become an executive board member on the National Association of State Outdoor Recreation Liaison Officers (NASORLO), an organization whose primary role is to advocate for the state assistance program for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. As a result of his work at the national level in training and advocacy, he has been awarded the Service to NASORLO Award two consecutive years (2020 and 2021). Whether he is meeting with local communities or congressional members he continues to educate people about the Land and Water Conservation Fund and he is excited to share that with you today which he hopes will lead to you all submitting great grant applications.
Jennie Sumrell
CORE Community Outreach Director
PlayCore
Jennie worked in the field of childhood development and exceptional learning for nearly fifteen years. She has a Master’s degree in Special Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Jennie joined PlayCore in 2008 and serves as the Community Outreach Director within PlayCore’s Center for Outreach, Research and Education. Deeply passionate about inclusive, intergenerational play, Jennie utilizes her expertise and personal experiences as an educator to positively impact the development of innovative play and recreation destinations that focus on community health and wellness.
This session will offer the following credits:
0.1 IACET CEU CEUs for a total of 1 Professional Development Hours (0.1 IACET CEU) will be provided to learners meeting the following requirements:
- Be present for 95% of the duration of the learning event;
- Participate in activities and discussion throughout;
- Complete assessment with 80% mastery of learning outcome;
- Complete feedback/evaluation survey.
CEUs can be applied toward NRPA CPRP/CPRE renewal. To obtain your CEU, please visit the "Event Details" tab above to complete the associated components for this event.
Instructor(s) Disclosures:
The instructors of this training webinar are employed by PlayCore and disclose an interest in attendees partnering with PlayCore on their play and recreation initiatives.
Speakers Disclosures:
The opinions of the speakers in these events do not necessarily reflect the views of PlayCore and its brands.
Notes:
For any questions or to request a copy of the written transcript for this session, please contact core@playcore.com
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Providing a truly inclusive play or park experience requires thoughtful planning and attention to ensure that site furnishings and amenities are more usable by more people, including those with disabilities, to the greatest extent possible. The placement or location of site furnishings and amenities and their operability is key to providing an inclusive play and park experience. Site amenities and design considerations within the built environment should be integrated throughout park destinations to support inclusive, intergenerational play and recreation. Scoping and technical guidelines for benches, picnic tables, grills, waste and recycling receptacles, picnic pavilions, drinking fountains/bottle fillers, telescopes, docks and piers, fitness equipment, toilet rooms, signage, and temporary events will all be addressed. This is the fourth session of a yearlong four-part Beyond the Minimums accessibility series. This webinar includes real-time captioning and video remote interpreting (VRI) upon request. To request video interpreting services and/or resources in an alternate format, please email core@playcore.com at least two weeks prior to the live webinar date.
The Critical Role Accessible Site Amenities Play in Creating Outdoor Environments Where EveryBODY Feels Welcome
Providing a truly inclusive play or park experience requires thoughtful planning and attention to ensure that site furnishings and amenities are more usable by more people, including those with disabilities, to the greatest extent possible. The placement or location of site furnishings and amenities and their operability is key to providing an inclusive play and park experience. Site amenities and design considerations within the built environment should be integrated throughout park destinations to support inclusive, intergenerational play and recreation. Scoping and technical guidelines for benches, picnic tables, grills, waste and recycling receptacles, picnic pavilions, drinking fountains/bottle fillers, telescopes, docks and piers, fitness equipment, toilet rooms, signage, and temporary events will all be addressed. This is the fourth session of a yearlong four-part Beyond the Minimums accessibility series. This webinar includes real-time captioning and video remote interpreting (VRI) upon request. To request video interpreting services and/or resources in an alternate format, please email core@playcore.com at least two weeks prior to the live webinar date.
- Identify crucial elements that enhance inclusivity within play area and park design, recognizing how site furnishings and amenities can improve usability for diverse individuals.
- Outline effective strategies to integrate inclusive design considerations throughout park destinations, fostering intergenerational play and recreation experiences.
- List and provide explanations for technical guidelines about various site amenities, encompassing benches, picnic tables, grills, waste and recycling receptacles, picnic pavilions, drinking fountains/bottle fillers, telescopes, docks and piers, fitness equipment, toilet rooms, signage, and temporary events.
- Discuss the practical implementation of inclusive design principles, predicting and exploring the impact on park experiences. Engage in conversations about the challenges and solutions associated with creating genuinely inclusive play and recreation spaces.
William (Bill) Botten
Accessibility Consultant
PlayCore
Botten who currently works as an accessibility consultant joined the U.S. Access Board in 2000 and served for 22 years (retired in 2022) in several capacities while on staff including as a senior accessibility specialist, technical assistance coordinator, and the training coordinator. He was part of a team that developed the combined guidelines for the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Architectural Barriers Act and was the lead staff for the development of guidelines and technical assistance materials for the rulemaking on outdoor developed areas. Bill specializes in accessibility issues related to recreation facilities and outdoor developed areas.
Jennie Sumrell (Moderator)
CORE Community Outreach Director
PlayCore
Jennie worked in the field of childhood development and exceptional learning for nearly fifteen years. She has a Master’s degree in Special Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Jennie joined PlayCore in 2008 and serves as the Community Outreach Director within PlayCore’s Center for Outreach, Research and Education. Deeply passionate about inclusive, intergenerational play, Jennie utilizes her expertise and personal experiences as an educator to positively impact the development of innovative play and recreation destinations that focus on community health and wellness.
This session will offer the following credits:
0.1 IACET CEU 1.0 AIA HSW LU 1.0 LA CES HSW PDH 0.1 CEU 1.25 Electives CEUs for a total of 1 Professional Development Hours (0.1 IACET CEU / 1.0 AIA HSW LU / 1.0 LA CES HSW PDH / 0.1 CTRS / 1.25 ACTCP Elective) will be provided to learners meeting the following requirements:
- Be present for 95% of the duration of the learning event;
- Participate in activities and discussion throughout;
- Complete assessment with 80% mastery of learning outcome;
- Complete feedback/evaluation survey.
CEUs can be applied toward NRPA CPRP/CPRE renewal and ACTCP certification. To obtain your CEU, please visit the "Event Details" tab above to complete the associated components for this event.
Instructor(s) Disclosures:
The instructors of this training webinar are employed by PlayCore and disclose an interest in attendees partnering with PlayCore on their play and recreation initiatives.
Speakers Disclosures:
The opinions of the speakers in these events do not necessarily reflect the views of PlayCore and its brands.
Notes:
For any questions or to request a copy of the written transcript for this session, please contact core@playcore.com
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