Sustainable maintenance programs are essential for safe, accessible, and long-lasting playgrounds in schools and communities. In recognition of National Playground Safety Week 2026 (April 20-24), 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.

Parks don’t succeed because they’re built well. They succeed because they’re stewarded well. This interactive session explores stewardship as social infrastructure. Participants will examine power dynamics shaping outcomes and co-create a Stewardship Starter Plan integrating financial health, advocacy, care, and succession to support resilient, community-supported places.

Park and recreation agencies often know they need an ADA Transition Plan but lack clarity on how to develop one that effectively guides accessibility improvements. This webinar explains Title II requirements and the “program access” standard as they apply to parks, trails, playgrounds, and recreation facilities. Participants will learn the key components of a defensible ADA Transition Plan, including barrier identification, prioritization, cost estimating, timelines, and public engagement to support safe, inclusive, and compliant recreation environments.