What We Do
Comprehensive Playground Safety Solutions
From on-site inspections and compliance audits to hands-on staff training and emergency preparedness — ARCS delivers the expertise your organization needs to keep every play environment safe.
Playground Inspections & Safety Audits
Thorough, standards-based inspections that identify hazards, document findings, and give your organization a clear path to compliance.
Every ARCS inspection is conducted by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) following ASTM F1292, CPSC Handbook for Public Playground Safety, and ADA accessibility guidelines. We examine equipment condition, fall zones, surfacing depth, entrapment hazards, protrusion risks, and age-appropriate design — then deliver a detailed written report with prioritized corrective actions.
What You Receive
- Written inspection report with photo documentation
- Prioritized hazard list with recommended corrective actions
- ASTM / CPSC / ADA compliance checklist
- Fall zone and surfacing depth assessment
- Age-appropriateness and accessibility review
- Follow-up consultation to answer questions
Pricing is based on site size and number of play structures. Contact us for a quote.
Playground Maintenance & Safety Training
Equip your maintenance staff and park personnel with the practical knowledge to keep playgrounds safe between formal inspections.
This NRPA-aligned, one-day course provides maintenance personnel, recreation professionals, supervisors, and others responsible for playgrounds with practical knowledge they can take back and apply immediately. A playground can look perfectly fine to the average person while still containing wear, surfacing issues, damaged components, or other conditions that deserve attention. Training the employees who see these facilities every day creates another important layer in your organization's playground safety program.
What's Covered
- Playground safety standards and guidelines
- Common playground hazards and recognition
- Playground equipment and surfacing maintenance
- Playground owner responsibilities
- Inspection and maintenance practices
- Proper documentation and recordkeeping
- Playground site visit to apply course concepts
- Certificate of completion provided
Important Course Distinction
Completion of this course does not result in Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification. CPSI is a separate NRPA professional certification requiring successful completion of the CPSI examination.
Course Details
Format
In-person, instructor-led
Class size
Max 30 participants
Investment
$190 per person
CEU credit
0.6 NRPA CEU (0.2 Group A + 0.4 Group B)
CPR / First Aid / AED Training
Nationally recognized emergency response certification for parks and recreation staff, coaches, facility personnel, and the public.
ARCS delivers American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR, First Aid, and AED certification for individuals and groups. Whether you need to certify a single staff member or train an entire department, we offer flexible scheduling and on-site delivery. Participants receive an AHA certification card valid for two years — this is not an instructor course.
Heartsaver CPR / First Aid / AED
Parks & rec staff, coaches, school and childcare staff, HOA personnel, daycare providers, facility personnel, and the general public
Comprehensive AHA Heartsaver course covering adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, relief of choking, and first aid response. Ideal for anyone who wants the knowledge and confidence to respond during a medical emergency. Participants receive an AHA certification card valid for two years. This is not an instructor course — participants become certified, not certified to teach.
Group and on-site training available for organizations of any size. We bring the equipment and materials to your location.
Compliance Consulting
Expert guidance on playground safety regulations, policy development, and risk management — so your organization stays ahead of requirements.
Navigating federal, state, and local playground safety requirements is complex. ARCS provides direct consulting support to help organizations develop maintenance policies, inspection schedules, staff training plans, and documentation systems that satisfy regulatory requirements and reduce liability exposure.
Consulting Services Include
- Regulatory compliance gap analysis
- Maintenance policy and procedure development
- Inspection schedule and documentation systems
- Staff training program design
- ADA accessibility planning and review
- Litigation support and expert witness services
Consulting engagements are scoped to your organization's specific needs. Contact us to discuss your situation.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Tell us about your facility and we'll recommend the right combination of services for your situation.