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.
The Value and Benefits of Pesticide Compliance
Kathy Glassey
Pesticides are an essential tool for Land managers. For your safety and the public, it is critical to understand the importance of following regulations. Besides legal compliance, adherence to regulations is key to ensuring safety, environmental protection, and long-term success for your agency or business
Multi-State Study Offers Recommendations for Keeping Bermudagrass Greener All Season
Nick Kordsmeier, Director Arkansas Agricultural Exp. Station
Whether an athletic field, golf course or lawn, a new study provides great tips for keeping turfgrass greener longer. Researchers in six states collaborated to identify three recommendations to extend green color and reduce cold-weather injury in hybrid bermudagrass.
IPM for Pennsylvania Schools and Childcare
PSU Extension, 2019
IPM is a decision-making process emphasizing practices that quite often lead to a decrease in the amount of pesticide used.
Aquatic Facility Inspection Report Cheat Sheet
CDC, 2016
Model Aquatic Health Code inspection rubric for health inspectors to use as a reference in aquatic facilities.
SAMPLE - Aquatic Facility Inspection Checklist
DOH of Western Australia, 2020
This checklist is to assist Local Government with inspecting and monitoring compliance of existing aquatic facilities in accordance with the Health (Aquatic Facilities) Regulations 2007, Code of Practice for the Design, Operation, Management and Maintenance of Aquatic facilities and approval conditions.
SAMPLE - Aquatic Facility Safety Guidelines
DOH Western Australia, 2020
Aquatic Facilities, Water Spray Grounds, and Interactive Water Features: Application, Design & Operating Requirements
Best Practices for Mowing Sports Fields
Sports Field Solutions, 2021
This video highlights best practices for mowing your sports field to get a more green and healthy grass surface.
Guidelines for Synthetic Turf Performance
Synthetic Turf Council, 2011
The purpose of these voluntary guidelines is to enable owners, buyers and specifiers of multi-purpose sports fields to better understand the quality and performance of their system during design, selection, after installation and throughout its useful life.
Plant Life Cycles 101
American Meadows, 2023
What's The Difference Between Annuals, Perennials, & Biennials?
Ultimate Field Preparation Checklist
Beacon Athletics, 2022
Baseball field preparation checklist outlined by the experts at Beacon Athletics
JumpStart Checklist
Beacon Athletics, 2022
Pre-season maintenance tasks outlined by Beacon Athletics to help groundskeepers to get a jump start on the season.
SAMPLE - RFP for Athletic Field Maintenance
City of Somerville, MA, 2019
This is an example RFP for annual athletic field maintenance services on multiple field locations.
SAMPLE - RFP Athletic Field Turfgrass Manangement for a School System
Richmond County School System, 2016
This is an example RFP outlining the management service scope of work and expectations for athletic fields for an entire school system.
SAMPLE - RFP for Parks and Sports Fields Maintenance Services
City of Stonecrest, GA, 2021
This is an example RFP outlining the scope of work and expectations for managing city-owned properties.
SAMPLE - RFP for Athletic Field Maintenance Services
Village of Key Biscane, FL, 2022
This is an example RFP from a small municipality outlining scope of work and expectations for athletic field maintenance services.
