COURSE INFORMATION:

With the increasing demand for spray pads in communities, are you prepared to plan for, install and maintain this type of play equipment? 

If not, we have you covered with this training! Ontario Parks Association has developed this course to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to work with spray pads. This session is the first of its kind in North America and has been an exciting addition our training line-up at OPA. 

Whether you are an operator, supervisor, manager, or health official, you will want to attend this exciting course to gain a stronger understanding of this increasingly popular equipment. 

This course will cover:

• Design philosophy
• Considerations (ages, collaborative play, inclusive play, sensory stimulation, motor skills, etc.)
• Selecting colors, location and patterns
• Types of fixtures (fiberglass, stainless, aluminum, fixed and removable)
• Determining shape and size
• Sequencing and determining flow pattern
• Surfacing options
• Considerations for construction
• Water treatment and testing
• Flow through, recirculation and retain and reuse systems
• Equipment (pumps, strainers and UV)
• Inspections (daily, pre-opening and pre-season)
• Signage
• Winterizing
• Ministry guidelines

DATE: August 25th & 26th, 2025

TIME: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

LOCATION: 3070 Neyagawa Blvd, Oakville ON L6M 4L6 in Community Room #1 -located on the upper level across from rink 3. Please note that the north parking lot is closed due to construction and staff will need to enter the lot through the south entrance.

COURSE COST

OPA Member: $433.00

OPA Potential Member: $679.00

Within 2 weeks of completing this course, you will receive a letter from Ontario Parks Association acknowledging your participation, new and advanced knowledge of spray pads, and effort towards helping us achieve our mandate of Protecting Tomorrow Today®. 

Register Here online.  You can pay online.