Parks and Recreation Expert Witnesses

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Parks and Recreation expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including urban planning, landscape architecture, environmental conservation, public safety, and facility management. Some of the most common specialties among Parks and Recreation expert witnesses include playground safety, sports facility management, park maintenance standards, outdoor recreation risk management, and wildlife conservation. They have provided opinions on the effects of land use planning, environmental impact assessments, recreational facility safety protocols, accessibility compliance in public spaces, and community engagement in parks and recreation programs.

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Mr Randy M. KingView profile

ID: 9766

Mr. Randy King, MS, CSP

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Texas

Randy King has over 25 years of experience in Theme Park Safety Consulting. He earned his undergraduate degree from an undisclosed institution. Currently, he serves as an Expert Consultant at Entertain Safety, LLC dba Theme Park Safety Consulting. Prior to his current role, he was a Professional School Safety Specialist at Conroe Independent School District and Director of Risk Management at Parc...

Sports & Recreation Expert WitnessView profile

E-011163

Sports & Recreation Expert Witness

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New York

This expert currently serves as Professor / Chair of Health & Physical Education at a SUNY institution. Prior to this role he was the Fitness & Aquatics Director and Head Men's Lacrosse at SUNY. This expert is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) by the National Recreation and Park Association. He is a voting and attending member of the Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities...

Nick EstesView profile

ID: 33801

Mr. Nick Estes

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South Carolina

This expert has 8 years of experience as a wakeboarding instructor and 15 years of experience as an avid wakeboarder. He earned his BS in entrepreneurship and human resource management from the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina followed by earning his MBA from Louisiana State University. Formerly, he was a pro-shop manager and watercraft salesman at JC Sports. He...

Artificial Turf / Sport Surfaces Expert WitnessView profile

E-053438

Artificial Turf / Sport Surfaces Expert Witness

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Massachusetts

This internationally recognized authority on sporting surfaces was hired by four US Presidents to create synthetic grass golf, tennis, and track facilities at the White House. His niche consulting firm has been in operation since 1975, allowing him to manage the application of artificial turf technology to collegiate and professional facilities. He was appointed as an official NFL field tester...

Mark HammersView profile

ID: 38256

Mr. Mark Hammers

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Texas

This well-qualified expert has over twenty years of experience in the field of adventure park safety as a trained challenge course practitioner. He earned his AS in commercial music from Collin County Community College and is currently a certified challenge course manager. This expert has also earned a NOLS certification in wilderness first aid and stays active in his field as a member of the...

Playground Safety Expert WitnessView profile

E-098683

Playground Safety Expert Witness

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Iowa

A certified leisure professional and playground safety inspector, this expert is also a nationally acknowledged expert in the area of playground safety. She has made presentations both nationally and internationally on playground design and safety, and is the author /co author of over 150 articles on playgrounds and children’s play. This expert has held numerous leadership and committee...

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    $250

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  • Deposition Fee

    $325

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  • Court Fee

    $300

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Parks and Recreation Expert Witness FAQs

A Parks and Recreation expert witness can assist with cases involving park safety, recreational facility management, playground accidents, and outdoor recreation incidents.

They can provide insights on industry standards, safety protocols, maintenance issues, and risk management in parks and recreational facilities.

Subspecialties include park design and planning, outdoor adventure programming, aquatic facility management, sports facility management, and playground safety.

These experts understand the safety standards for playground equipment and surfaces. They can identify if negligence or improper maintenance contributed to the accident.

Yes. They can testify on whether the park followed appropriate wildlife management practices and provided adequate warnings about potential wildlife encounters.

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