Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Program
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course
March 25 - 27, 2026
Rosemount Community Center
13885 Roberts Trail South
Rosemount, MN 55068
DAY ONE / March 25
- Check-In........................................... 7:30 – 8 a.m. central time
- Course Time..................................... 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. central time
DAY TWO / March 26
- Course Time..................................... 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. central time
DAY THREE / March 27 / EXAM SCHEDULE
- Check-In........................................... 8:30 – 9 a.m. central time
- Exam Instructions and Exam.............9 – 11:30 a.m. central time
April 29 - May 1, 2026
SBM Fire station #3
11920 Ulysses Street NE
Blaine, MN 55434
DAY ONE / April 29
- Check-In........................................... 7:30 – 8 a.m. central time
- Course Time..................................... 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. central time
DAY TWO / April 30
- Course Time..................................... 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. central time
DAY THREE / May 1 / EXAM SCHEDULE
- Check-In........................................... 8:30 – 9 a.m. central time
- Exam Instructions and Exam.............9 – 11:30 a.m. central time
*These classes are currently full. Cancellation / Substitution Policy: Cancellations must be submitted in writing and received prior to one month before the course date in order to receive a refund of the registration fee (less $250 for manuals, plus a $125 service charge). No transfers to future courses are allowed. Alternate attendees may be sent by calling MRPA at 763-571-1305 ext. 109.
MRPA may hold another class in September 2026. Please fill out the survey if you would like to be added to the list. If the minimum required of 25 participants is met, the course will be held. Thank you!
CPSI Training
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 200,000 children are treated annually for playground equipment- related injuries. Of these, 74 % (or 148,000) involve public playground equipment. Many of these accidents could have been prevented.
National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA) major initiative in raising playground safety awareness is the administration of the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) training and certification program. The CPSI course is designed to properly train individuals to recognize and prevent potential playground hazards.
Looking for a Certified Playground Safety Inspector, visit National Recreation and Park Association's registry: apps.nrpa.org/CPSI_Registry/
This registry allows you to access certification information on CPSIs with a current certification. If contact information is not provided the individual has elected not to be part of the registry. By checking the In Registry box you will be provided with a list of only individuals that have agreed to be contacted for potential third party employment.
Playground Maintenance Courses
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has developed an educational training focused on playground maintenance. The new Playground Maintenance Course is a one-day educational class that includes the following topics:
- an overview of playground safety standards and guidelines
- playground owner responsibilities
- maintenance discussions on playground equipment surfacing and site items
Participants will receive a manual during the class, and a certificate upon completion of the course. This class is different than the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) course offered annually. This course may be viewed as a stand-alone playground safety opportunity with no certification, or as an introductory class to the CPSI course.
*A Playground Maintenance Course may be offered in October of 2026 - Click here to be added to the waitlist
A minimum of 25 participants are needed to hold a course. Thank you!