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This content conveys general information. Do not use it as a substitute for legal advice. Any attorney general opinions cited are available from the League’s Research staff.
An overview of key risk management concepts and specific advice for managing many common programs and events for city employees, recreation participants and recreation facilities. Discusses issues and outlines liability concerns in cooperative efforts with sports organizations, volunteers, or joint powers programs. Use of various waivers and immunities from liability. The application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to recreational activities. Contains specific loss control recommendations for playgrounds, trails, swimming beaches and pools, skateparks, bicycle motocross (BMX), bleachers, outdoor skating rinks, sledding hills and ice arenas. Has information on renting out the city’s community center. Safe management of events like parades and community celebrations.
Use these models with the “Park and Recreation Loss Control Guide”:
- City Park Department Voluntary Waiver of Liability, LMC model form (doc)
- City Park Department Voluntary Waiver of Liability for Adult Athletic Teams, LMC model form (doc)
- Community Center Rental Agreement, LMC model contract (doc)
- Community Center Rental Application, LMC model form (doc)
- Community Center Rental Rules and Regulations, LMC model form (doc)
- Job Hazard Safety Analysis, LMC model form (doc)
- Playground Inspection, LMC model form (doc)
- Pre-season Sled Hill Checklist, LMC model form (doc)
- Skatepark Inspection, LMC model form (doc)
- Skatepark Insurance Coverage Checklist, LMC model form (doc)
- Skatepark Rules, LMC model form (doc)
- Sled Hill and Warming House Inspection, LMC model form (doc)
- Special Events Checklist, LMC model form (doc)
- Special Events Information Sheet, LMC model form (doc)
- Trail and Sidewalk Removal of Snow and Ice, LMC model policy, (doc)
- Trail Inspection, LMC model policy (doc)
- Trail Inspection Sheet, LMC model form (doc)
