Regular inspections by certified team ensure kids of all ages play safely

A special, award-winning Parks Division team certified as Playground Safety Inspectors by the National Playground Safety Institute of the National Recreation and Parks Association has the challenging job of inspecting 154 playgrounds at 101 park sites each year. This unique group is re-certified by the National Recreation and Parks Association every three years.

What are they looking for? Sharp edges and protruding bolt ends, loose bolts, worn parts, broken or missing rails, steps, rungs or seats–to name only a few safety hazards. Aesthetics are also thoroughly evaluated. Necessary repairs are documented and often made on the spot. And this team works efficiently:  they closely examine older or damaged equipment that’s been removed from our parks and recycle parts that are still in good working order. New playgrounds are costly, yet many of our popular sites average 18-20 years in age thanks to the efforts of this specialized crew.

“The playground equipment is always in good condition and the play areas are always clean!” said an appreciative park patron.

This same valuable and skilled team of inspectors also conduct regular inspections of our fitness trails and the Skate Park at West Boynton Park. The special reward for this important Safety Inspection Team is the opportunity to see kids playing and having fun–safely.