Accessibility and Inclusion
Recreation is an important aspect of the health and wellness of people of all social statuses and physical abilities. The complexity of our park landscapes generates many potential maintenance challenges that impact accessibility. This area contains resources applicable to aspects of park maintenance that impact access and increase recreation opportunities within our communities.
Accessible Swimming Pools and Spas
US Access Board
A summary of accessibility guidelinesfor recreation facilities
2014 CAPRA Self-Assessment and Visitation Report
NRPA Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies
Use of the template creates a uniform format for presentation of information that assists visitors and Commissioners in performing consistent reviews. The template format combines the agency self-assessment and the visitation report for a more comprehensive review process
Engaging and Managing Stakeholders
Lon Schiffbauer
How to ensure projects are valued by all stakeholders involved.
Volunteer Engagement Toolkit
PA Department of Aging
The purpose of this toolkit is to help effective recruitment, management and deployment of community volunteers.
2020 Trail Grants
Pennsylvania DCNR
DCNR's goal is to have a trail within 15 minutes of every Pennsylvania citizen. DCNR's Bureau of Recreation and Conservation provides grants to support the enhancement and expansion of non-motorized and motorized trails to meet this goal.
Recreational Trails Program
US Dept. of Transportation
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funds to the States to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both nonmotorized and motorized recreational trail uses.
The Dirty Dozen of Playground Safety
NRPA
The Top 12 Safety Hazards in America’s Playgrounds
Is It Too Old to Save?
Paul Edwardson
Considering a playground replacement? Read this first.
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.
Playgrounds with Purpose
Aubrea Bandfield
Read about how your playgrounds support a child’s emotional, physical and social development.
Smart Controls Optimize Park and Recreation Operations
Josh Gaunt
Technology can help you with your operations.
Climber Safety; Know the Ropes
Berliner Play Equipment Informational
Short guide on rope safety and maintenance.
Overview of Pennsylvania’s Recreational Use of Land and Water Act
Andrew M. Loza and Debra Wolf Goldstein, Esq., Justin Hollinger, Esq.
Agencies' rights on public use.
