Free continuing education sessions for landscape architects, parks & recreation teams, and design professionals across MD, VA, DC, and WV.
AIA HSW and LA CES accredited. Led by Certified Playground Safety Inspectors. In-person, hybrid, or virtual — your team’s choice.
Flexible Delivery Options
In-Person
We come to your office with a certified presenter and all materials. Ideal for team learning with active Q&A. 1 hour per session.
Hybrid
On-site for your local team with live video feed for remote offices. Great for firms with multiple locations.
Virtual
Fully remote webinar delivered via Zoom or Teams. Same content, same credit, zero travel logistics.
Course Themes
Inclusive & Accessible Design
Design spaces that welcome every ability, age, and body.
Sensory, Color & Multigenerational Design
Evidence-based design choices that shape how people experience play.
Safety, Maintenance & Long-Term Value
Protect your investment and reduce liability across the life of the asset.
Water, Shade & Environmental Features
Design for heat, water, and shelter — the site features that make play spaces usable.
Trends & Emerging Ideas in Play Design
What’s shaping play space design right now — and what’s next.
Request Your CEU Session
Fill out the form below to request a CEU session.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. All Sparks@Play CEU sessions are provided at no cost to your team.
Each session qualifies for 1.0 AIA HSW LU or 1.0 LA CES PDH credit. Some 200-level courses qualify for additional credit — we’ll confirm when we schedule.
Sessions work for groups as small as 5 or as large as 100+. We’ll tailor the delivery format to your group size.
Most sessions can be delivered within 3–4 weeks. If you have a tighter deadline, let us know — we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Our sessions are delivered by Certified Playground Safety Inspectors and/or industry experts with direct experience in playground design, safety, and inclusive play.
We deliver sessions throughout Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.
Our CEU sessions are educational, not promotional. We focus on delivering content that helps your team design and manage better play spaces.
Complete Course Catalog
Looking for a specific topic? Here’s our full list of available sessions. Additional custom topics available on request.
Available Topics
- 100 Level – A Higher Level of Inclusive Play
- 100 Level – Everybody Plays. A Guide to Multigenerational Design
- 100 Level – Inclusion of All Sizes
- 100 Level – Maintaining Safe Play Environments
- 100 Level – Trends in Play Space Design
- 100 Level – Play it Cool: Have Fun in the Sun with Shade
- 100 Level – The Miracle League: Every Child Deserves to Play Baseball
- 100 Level – Designing Fitness-Focused Playgrounds
- 100 Level – Designing a Spray Park from A to Z
- 100 Level – Inclusive Spray Play
- 200 Level – All Ages, All Abilities, All the Time
- 200 Level – Design Excellence in Play
- 200 Level – Inclusive Playground Design: A Case Study of Three New England Playgrounds
- 200 Level – The Power of Color: Impacts on Mood, Feelings and Behaviors on the Playground
- 200 Level – Designing with Sensory Needs in Mind
- 200 Level – Innovation is Invitation
- 200 Level – Development of Play: How the Playground Supports Play Skill Acquisition
- Open Air Steel Structures: Adding Value to the Built Environment
