CLASS DESCRIPTION
Class Description
Creating outdoor spaces that are durable, safe, inclusive, and visually cohesive requires thoughtful planning and informed product selection. In this on-demand session from ParkFest 2025, Megan Deacon of ParknPool shares proven, real-world strategies for selecting and maintaining commercial-grade site furnishings and amenities.
Designed for parks and recreation professionals, municipal staff, designers, and facility managers, this course walks through best practices for a wide range of outdoor elements—including pool furniture, site amenities, bleachers and grandstands, water products, dog parks, and shade structures. Participants will gain practical guidance on durability, safety, ADA compliance, maintenance, sustainability, and vendor partnerships to help ensure outdoor spaces perform well over time while meeting community needs and design goals.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify best practices for selecting commercial-grade outdoor furnishings based on durability, safety, comfort, and long-term value.
- Apply ADA accessibility principles to site furnishings, layouts, and amenities to create inclusive outdoor environments.
- Evaluate materials and finishes for weather resistance, maintenance needs, and performance across different climates and use levels.
- Plan effective placement and layout of site amenities to support safety, functionality, traffic flow, and visual cohesion.
- Recognize the value of partnering with experienced suppliers to support compliance, customization, maintenance planning, and lifecycle cost management.
After successfully passing the Knowledge Check, participants will receive a completion certificate and follow-up email. The PRB+ University team is actively working to create partnerships with CEU-accrediting agencies and administrators. Please check back regularly for updates about new CEU partners, approved courses, and submission details: https://www.prbplus.com/ceus/.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Meagan Deacon, Marketing Manager at ParknPool Corp, was born and raised in Lexington, Va., the home of ParknPool's headquarters. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising and Communications from Radford University in 2006. Following several years in the banking industry, Meagan joined ParknPool in the Spring of 2011. Over the past 14 years, she has built extensive expertise in commercial-grade outdoor furniture and site amenities, contributing her skills across both the Marketing and Sales departments.