Park Safety Inspection and Maintenance Checklist
Routine inspection is a way of managing risks in a community’s play areas. Protect patrons from costly accidents by demonstrating the community’s standard of care while you lower your liability. It simply makes good economic sense to maintain the equipment and extend the life of your organization’s investment.
MaintainX
07/21/2022
Park Safety Inspection and Maintenance Checklist
Routine inspection is a way of managing risks in a community’s play areas. Protect patrons from costly accidents by demonstrating the community’s standard of care while you lower your liability. It simply makes good economic sense to maintain the equipment and extend the life of your organization’s investment.
PARK NAME:
LOCATION:
INSPECTOR:
DATE:
Parking
Even concrete/asphalt surface
Adequate lighting (if park opens in the evenings).
Signage
Park name identification sign.
Park hours of operation/rules posted clearly.
Walkways
Even walking surface, clear of debris.
Ground level flushes with walking surface.
Fencing
Good condition, no openings.
Top/Bottom of fence has no protruding, sharp edges.
Playground separated from traffic lane by fencing.
Restrooms
Faucets/Dispensers in good condition.
Floors dry/free of debris.
Door latch hardware in good condition.
Playground
Placement of Equipment in accordance with CPSC standards.
Age-appropriate signage present.
Ground cover well maintained.
Equipment in good condition, well-maintained.
Entrapment hazards on equipment.
Other Park Features
Picnic tables in good condition; no splinters or broken hardware.
Water fountains in good condition; no broken hardware.
Trash receptacles placed throughout park.
Barbecue grills in good condition.
Landscaping well maintained.
Sprinkler system in good condition
OTHER CONCERNS: (List them in a separate sheet of paper and attach it to this list.)
Source: MaintainX (Community Member)