Tool Shed: Park Structures

Park Structures

Special event management and seasonal rentals have become a vital revenue stream for many park and recreation programs. Park structures provide various opportunities for hosting public events and attracting more visitors with extended seasonal programming. This area contains resources applicable to construction, maintenance, and preservation of environmental centers, pavilions, picnic grounds, and historical buildings within our parks.

Checklist for Maintaining a Commercial Property

National Inspection Services

Essential elements of commercial buildings and the key items to inspect when evaluating the physical condition of any substantial structure.

How to Remove a Fence Post

Handyman Startup

In this video, you'll learn the best way to remove a fence post and the concrete footing.

How to Build a Retaining Wall

Handyman Startup

Step-by-step process for building a retaining wall.

How to Install a Stone Stepping Path

Oklahoma Gardening

In this video the students participating in the study abroad program are installing a stepping stone path.

Cleaning Techniques - Indoor Basketball Court

PDXHoops

Step-by-step process for cleaning hardwood gym flooring.

Dog Park Design Considerations

The Trust for Public Land

Executive summary: How to build adog park

A Guide To Creating Accessible Play Spaces

Rick Hansen Foundation

The Accessible Play Spaces Toolkit is a practical guide to creating accessible play spaces for children of all abilities.

Accessible Sports Facilities

US Access Board

A summary of accessibility guidelinesfor recreation facilities

Accessible Play Areas

US Access Board

This guide is intended to help designers and operators in using the accessibility guidelines for play areas. These guidelines establish minimum accessibility requirements for newly constructed and altered play areas.

How to Install a Chain Link Fence

Lowe's Home Improvement

Step-by-step video with all the details need to install the perfect chain link fence.

How to Repair Concrete

Lowe's Home Improvement

Learn how to repair concrete to fix all types of concrete problems, from crack to broken corners to full section replacement.

How to Break Up Concrete

Lowe's Home Improvement

Break-ups can be really hard, especially when it comes to concrete. Here's some ways to ease the pain.

How to Use and Maintain a Chainsaw

Lowe's Home Improvement

A chainsaw is a great tool, but it takes knowledge and practice to use it confidently and safely. Learn how to get the most out of this powerful tool.

How to Calculate the Length of a Roof Ridge

Gregvancom

Information about roof framing, new construction and architectural building design.

How To Wire a Main Electrical Panel Load Center

Benjamin Sahlstrom

Step-by-Step Layout Tips for 200Amp System