Protecting Tomorrow Today®
The Ontario Parks Association (OPA) is proud to present the Registered Playground Practitioner Program—designed for those responsible for the hands-on inspections and maintenance of public playspaces and playground facilities.
Shorter Course Length: Now just 4 days!
New Online Exam
Extended Registration Validity: Practitioner Registration now valid for 4 years before a refresher/update is required.
All attendees must purchase a copy of the NEW CSA Z614-20 Standard (Children’s Playspaces and Equipment).
The final exam is open book, so you’ll need your own copy—no sharing permitted.
Choose either:
A PDF version (tablet/e-device allowed, but internet/texting disabled during exam), or
A hard copy (available via the CSA Online Shop). Purchase Here
At OPA, safe play is a top priority. This program is all about ensuring children enjoy fun, safe, and accessible outdoor play experiences. Beyond inspection and compliance, we’ll emphasize the importance of positive play experiences and educating caregivers, supervisors, and operators.
This training, built on the CSA Z614-20 Standard, combines classroom instruction with on-site demonstrations at a local playground. Led by industry experts (architects, liability experts, lawyers, CSA representatives, and more), you’ll gain hands-on knowledge in three key areas:
Playspace requirements & design
Playability & age-appropriate issues
Access/egress requirements
Materials & construction
Play value & hazard identification
Surfacing evaluation
Inspection & maintenance
Corrective actions & CSA overview
Liability, insurance & risk management
Record keeping & due diligence
Owner/operator responsibilities
Employee/manager obligations
Contractual considerations
Participants who complete the program and pass the exam will be registered by OPA as a Playground Practitioner, qualified to conduct playground inspections.
This program is officially recognized by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services as a playground safety course for inspectors.
Date: September 16–19, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre (Hall B), 102 Greenview Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2B 8J8
⚠️ Meals are not provided—please bring your own lunch, coffee, and snacks.
Register Here
OPA Member: $1,358.00
OPA Potential Member: $1,605.00
Register above online. An invoice will be sent to you within 24 hours of registering. Payment can be made online through the invoice you will receive or via cheque (made payable to Ontario Parks Association). Course is required to be paid for before the start of the course.
