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.
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.
Canada Geese: The Bird Control Challenge of the Decade
Marcia Anderson PhD, US EPA
Techniques for managing problem Canada Geese.
How to Layout and Line a Football Field; Paint in one Hour
Creenbird videos
Need to line a field? Learn how in this video.
Why Municipalities Can Reduce Road Salt Usage Without Fear of Liability
Justin Hollinger, esq.
Winter roads: a salty subject.
Five Tips to Ensure a Healthy Pond
Bryan Swistock, Senior Associate, Water Resources, PSU Extension
Algae blooms happen and how to prevent them in this video.
Roadside Guide to Clean Water: Riparian Buffers
Learn the connection between riparian buffers and water quality.
Play for All, & All for Play
Rick Dandes
Tips on developing playgrounds for all abilities
Keep Parks Projects Moving with Simpler Purchasing
Sourcewell
The power of bulk purchasing for parks.
Public Playground Safety Handbook Updated
Consumer Product Safety Commission
New edition is available for printing and reference.
Green Infrastructure Improves Communities
National Recreation and Park Association
The benefits of green infrastructure.
