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.
How To Calculate Some Wall Framing Stud Sizes
Gregvancom
This video will provide you with general information on how you can calculate wood wall framing lumber sizes based off of the height and how many floors of the building and the roof it will be supporting.
How to Use a Concrete Mixer
Benjamin Sahlstrom
Basics for how to mix concrete using a mixer as well as how much water should be used to achieve the desired consistency for each batch.
Construction Plan, Review, and Inspection Requirements
PA Department of Labor
Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code regulations for state-owned buildings and structures.
Plumbing Resource - How to Install Shutoff Valves
Home Depot
Shutoff valves, also called stop valves, are fitted in several different ways: by soldering, threading or compression. They also come in a variety of combinations that give you options for connecting supply lines and controlling the water supply near your fixtures.
Plumbing - Finding a Leak Under a Slab Foundation
Roger Wakefield
Find plumbing leak under slab foundations with ease and confidence.
Plumbing - Equipment Choices
Home Depot
How to choose Pipe Fittings
Sweet Smelling Toilet Installation
US Dept of Agriculture Forest Service
The SST (odor-free vaulttoilet) concept covers all facets of a toiletbuilding’s design, construction materials,maintenance, and location. This Tech Tip is intended to reacquaint architects, engineers, landscape architects, and others involved in the design, construction, or placement of toiletbuildings with the basic principles of SSTtechnology.
Maintenance Task Analysis for Parks and Recreation
Kevin Gruzewki, Productive Parks
Maintenance Task analysis is a best practice incorporating preventive maintenance and corrective actions to make maintaining grounds, equipment, and facilities more efficient. A step-by-step guide is included.
Curbing the Growing Rodent Threat
Darren Von Steenwyk, BCE
Fall and winter are prime times for rodents to seek warmer shelters. Rodents can put people, property and food at risk. Learn about their habits and how to prevent your facility from becoming a “hot spot.”
Maintenance Water Quality Management Systems
Vortex
Splashpads vary in their specific maintenance requirements due to differentiating factors such as Splashpad size, bathing load, water chemistry, operating environment, and climate. Before setting your maintenance schedule, it is important to first identify the level of maintenance required to keep your WQMS continually operating at peak efficiency.
Is It Too Old to Save?
Paul Edwardson
Considering a playground replacement? Read this first.
Natural Materials in Playgrounds
Alex Waffle
As natural materials gain popularity, it is vital to ensure their safety and performance.
Checklist for Public Playgrounds
Intact Public Entities
A PDF checklist for playground with daily, weekly, monthly and annual inspection items.
The CPTED Movement (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)
National Institute of Crime Prevention
Learn how to better manage and protect your resources and enhance public safety.
Parks as Pillars of Sustainability
Clement Lau, DPPD, FAICP
With the right modifications and maintenance practices, parks and public spaces can help protect and enhance our environments.
