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David B Parker

David B. Parker, CPRP, CPSI, is the director of operations and safety services for Metroparks of the Toledo (Ohio) Area. He is also an instructor and Executive Committee member of the National Playground Safety Institute (NPSI).

Articles by David B Parker

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Critical Issues In Play

Critical issues today include the economy, environment, jobs, global conflicts, crime, and play. When one stops to think about all that is weighing on us all,…

Updated Mar 2, 2026 David B Parker
Safety

Playground Accident Investigation

In the best environments and under the best of circumstances accidents and injuries will still occur, unfortunately. While the aftermath of an…

Updated Mar 2, 2026 David B Parker
Playground

How to Interpret the CPSC Guidelines for Playgrounds

Where are we today with our playgrounds? To what standards are you answering? Are you feeling a little lost? Daniel Boone is credited with saying that he'd…

Updated May 28, 2026 David B Parker

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