ASLA PlayTour

Hosted by Sparks@Play & Landscape Structures Inc.

In partnership with the Maryland and Potomac Chapters of ASLA

Date: Thursday, June 20, 2025 (Rain Date: Friday, July 18, 2025)

Time: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Starting Location: Kentlands Community Center, Gaithersburg, MD

About the Event

Join us for a full-day, mobile continuing education experience highlighting inclusive, intergenerational, and community-centered playground design. This unique PlayTour explores three public play environments in Maryland and features expert-led CEU sessions at each stop. Transportation, meals, and refreshments are included.

Featured Playgrounds & CEU Sessions:

• Kentlands Community Center Playground – Trends in Playspace Design

• Watkins Regional Park Playground – A Higher Level of Inclusive Play

• Buddy Attick Playground – Everybody Plays: Multigenerational Design Best Practices

CEU Accreditation*

• 3.0 LACES HSW | 3.0 AIA LUs

• 3.0 PDHs for engineering and technical professionals

  
  

*All CEUs are provided by Landscape Structures Inc., an LA CES-approved provider. CEUs are recognized for licensure renewal and professional development across landscape architecture, architecture, and parks & recreation sectors.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

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Detailed Agenda

1. 9:30–9:50 AM

   • Attendee arrival and registration Coffee, bagels, and attendee packet pickup at Kentlands Community Center

   
   

2. 10:00–10:50 AM

   CEU Session #1: Trends in Playspace Design

   Kentlands Community Center Playground

   Explore evolving trends in play environments that respond to shifting community needs. Learn about innovative approaches in aesthetics, materials, and play value that reflect current social and cultural dynamics.

   
   

3. 10:50–11:00 AM

   • Board buses and depart for Watkins Regional Park Playground

   
   

4. 11:00–11:30 AM

   • Travel to Watkins Regional Park (approx. 20 minutes)

   
   

5. 11:30 AM–12:20 PM

   CEU Session #2: A Higher Level of Inclusive Play

   Watkins Regional Park Playground

   Move beyond ADA basics to explore strategies that ensure children and families of all abilities can engage fully in play. Learn how inclusive design enhances accessibility and community connection.

   
   

6. 11:45 AM–12:15 PM

   • Boxed lunch pickup and distribution onsite

   
   

7. 12:20–1:00 PM

   • Travel to Buddy Attic Playground (approx. 30 minutes)

   • Time for lunch disposal and transition

   
   

8. 1:00–1:50 PM

   CEU Session #3: Everybody Plays – Multigenerational Design Best Practices

   Buddy Attic Playground

   Discover how to create dynamic play environments that welcome and engage people of all ages. Learn how intergenerational design promotes physical activity, socialization, and inclusive community use.

   
   

9. 1:50–2:00 PM

   • Load buses for return trip

   
   

10. 2:00–2:30 PM

    • Travel back to Kentlands Community Center

    
    

11. 2:30–3:00 PM

    • Final remarks, Q&A with Mike Fingeroth

    • Casual networking with ice cream served

Questions?

Please contact director@marylandasla.org for more information.