Custodial and Grounds
A well-trained custodial and grounds crew knows what to do, why they are doing it, and how best to take care of park maintenance. This area contains resources applicable to staff organization, health and safety, and efficient logistical approaches to improve custodial and grounds operations.
Guidelines for Maintaining Streams in Your Community
PA DEP Informational Booklet
Packed booklet from PA DCNR. Download the PDF.
Smart Controls Optimize Park and Recreation Operations
Josh Gaunt
Technology can help you with your operations.
Growing Turf Under Shaded Conditions
Dr. John Harper, PSU
No lawn in shaded areas? Read on.
Lawn Establishment
Peter Landschoot, Ph.D, PSU
Guide to establishing a lawn area.
Staying on Track with Facility Maintenance
Mary Helen Sprecher Sportsfield Management Online
Don’t run away from Track and field issues. Read about them here.
Gym Equipment Maintenance Series
Jon Isaacs, Engineer
Several videos on how to adjust Gym Equipment.
Gym Equipment Maintenance Series
Jon Isaacs, Engineer
Several videos on how to adjust Gym Equipment.
Climber Safety; Know the Ropes
Berliner Play Equipment Informational
Short guide on rope safety and maintenance.
Designing and Maintaining a Pool Maintenance Plan
Michelle Gable, AFO, CPO
A design a maintenance plan for your pool.
Reliable Ways to Increase Employee Retention
Bill Weber
Hold on to your employees by following some of the advice in this article.
From Software to Systems: How AI will Re-shape Parks & Recreation
Birju Kadakia
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here. Can it help your department?
Designing Trails for User Types
Do your trails fit your users?
A Brush with Discomfort- Poisonous Plants to Know
Steven Pregler
This summer, know and avoid these plants.
Chainsaw Safety Tips
Penn State Extension, video featuring Mike Powell
Great short video review on safety in the field.
