civicplay.ai
AI for Recreation & Parks • Community Services & Programs • Non‑profits
Burned‑out staff? Flat budgets? Unsure where AI fits?
Beat those challenges with CivicPlay.ai
WHAT CAN AI DO FOR YOU IN 60 SECONDS?
⚡ Create a seasonal flyer
💡 Turn a rough idea into a polished program description
🌍 Translate a newsletter into three languages
and more...
Calculate how much time AI could be saving YOU per week!
AI That Works for Community Services Professionals
We help you learn the power of AI so that you can focus on community building!
Our mission is to help teams reclaim time, beat burnout, and stay mission‑focused with ethical, practical AI.
We've already helped nearly 1000 professionals reclaim more than 9 hours every week using AI that aligns with their mission.
COMMON CONCERNS? WE GET IT.
🧠 “I’m not techy.” → We simplify the chaos of AI so that you can use it effectively for your needs.
✅ “Is this allowed?” → Toby, a certified AI Governance Professional with over 7 years of experience in Recreation and Parks industry, offers ethical guidance on using AI practically.
📩 “Where do I start?” → Figure out your AI Readiness level by completing this self-assessment.
WHAT WE OFFER:
🧠 AI LITERACY & SAFETY WORKSHOPS
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Jargon-free PD sessions that make AI safe and practical at any staff level
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Designed for frontline staff and executive leadership teams
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Delivered for ARPA, AARFP, RecNL, RecNB, City of Red Deer, PRO, SPRA, FCSSAA, AAAP, and more
💼 AI GOVERNANCE & CONSULTING
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Toby is a certified AI Governance Professional who conducts AI Readiness Assessments & AI Maturity Assessments for organizations, providing guidance on AI Governance Policy.
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We also provide ethical and effective AI implementation planning for teams & organizations.
🎤 CONFERENCE KEYNOTES & TRAINING
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We provide high-impact sessions built on 3 Pillars: Actionable, Aligned, and Approachable.
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Upcoming 2025 PD sessions include: • City of Spruce Grove (Tri-Region PD Series)
WHAT COMMUNITY SERVICES PROS ARE SAYING
Ashley Lamoureux,
President of the Alberta Association of Aquatic Professionals (AAAP)
“Toby is a fun, dynamic, and engaging presenter who brings great energy to the room. His ability to connect with the audience and create an interactive, enjoyable session truly stands out. We appreciated his sense of humor, practical insights, and hands-on examples that made the content both relatable and memorable. I’m already looking forward to the next time I get to hear Toby present!”
Chantel Doerksen,
from Saskatchewan
“Toby uses plain language to make the topic of AI relatable and approachable to those of us who aren't tech experts. He did a great job of using realistic scenarios within our industry to demonstrate the capacity and scope of a variety of AI tools.”
Stephen Allan,
from Alberta
“Toby was easy to work with and delivered a great presentation to our membership in regards to the use of AI within the recreation and parks sector.”
Melissa Kraft,
Executive Director of the Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta (FCSSAA)
“Toby is very professional and knowledgeable. The presentation to our membership was clearly presented and easy to understand with lots of helpful tips.”
“Good job with your presentation! It was very informative and very enjoyable.”
Babatunde Olaleye,
SPARKS attendee from City of Regina
“How personable the presenter was and talked in language that us non tech folks can understand!”
Attendee,
AARFP 2025
“[It was] educational and [gave] me the courage to start using AI.”
Attendee,
SPRA SPARKS 2025
“Recognition that I am not being replaced. Plus tips about how AI can facilitate tasks as a starting point so I can then just edit and save so much time.”
Webinar participant, Recreation NL
“The time saving realization. Mind blown!”
Attendee,
SPRA SPARKS 2025
“I liked how interactive Toby was and how he simplified the complex topic of AI while showing practical examples of how to use generative AI as a tool and not a crutch.”
Participant, Board Leadership
Calgary
“Informative, loved the demo that was job specific to myself - hiring lifeguards!”
Attendee,
SPRA SPARKS 2025
“Seeing practical examples, and learning about the background and history about how AI started and how it's evolved.”
Workshop participant,
City of Red Deer
“Very helpful and practical information! I thought it was great, made ai seem less intimidating.”
Attendee,
SPRA SPARKS 2025
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📍 Serving community services professionals across Canada
Some organizations we've worked with:
