Safe Places Group provides expert witness, consulting, and inspection services for parks, playgrounds, and public recreation environments. Drawing on executive leadership experience managing major public park systems, along with credentials as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) and Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE), the firm supports attorneys and agencies in evaluating safety practices, incident response, and operational standards.

1. Playground & Recreation Safety Assessments
Inspections and operational review of parks, playgrounds, and recreation facilities.

• Certified Playground Safety Inspections (CPSI)
• Park, recreation area, and trail safety evaluations
• Maintenance program and inspection protocol review
• Accessibility and defensibility analysis
• Park and recreation governance and operational standards review (CPRE) 

2. Incident Investigation & Site Evaluation
Independent analysis following injuries or safety incidents in public spaces.

• Post-incident site inspections
• Hazard identification and documentation
• Evidence preservation and scene assessment
• Coordination with agencies and legal teams
   

3. Litigation & Expert Witness Services
Expert support when safety practices or operational standards are in question.

• Expert witness services
• Failure and causation analysis
• Safety standards evaluation (ASTM, CPSC)
• Depositions and trial support
   

4. Post-Incident Property Safety Assessments

Safety assessments for vacant and fire-impacted properties, supporting interim risk control, site stewardship, and safe reactivation.