Tool Shed: Infrastructure

Infrastructure

Infrastructure enables access, powers facilities, connects people to recreational opportunities, creates opportunities for employment and protects our parks from an increasingly unpredictable natural environment. This area contains resources applicable to planning, installing, and upgrading various aspects of park infrastructure.

How To Troubleshoot Sprinkler System Pressure Problems

b. Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply

This video demonstrates how to troubleshoot pressure restrictions in a sprinkler system.

How To Paint Custom Logos On Sports Fields - Stencils

b. Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply

This video demonstrates how custom templates make the job easy and can be used repeatedly for consistent, quality results for logos on a sports field.

Community Cleanup Resource Guide

Keep Philadelphia Beautiful

Guide to developing effective cleanup days

Template - Monthly Aquatic Maintenance Log

Pennsylvania Park Maintenance Institute

Sample maintenance log to adapt for your operations.

Template - Monthly Facility Maintenance Log

Pennsylvania Park Maintenance Institute

Sample monthly facility maintenance log to adapt for your operations

Template - Equipment Inspection Checklist

Pennsylvania Park Maintenance Institute

Sample equipment inspection log to adapt for your operations

How to Operate a Trench Ground Saw

The Home Depot

Trench Ground Saw is a compact and simple to operate mini-trencher. Ideal for irrigation, LP/Propane Gas Lines, low voltage electrical, drainage, root pruning, and silt fences.

Public Playground Safety Handbook

Consumer Product Safety Services

By following the recommended guidelines in this handbook, you and your community can create a safer playground environment for all children and contribute to the reduction of playground-related deaths and injuries.

Guide to Sustainable Mountain Trails

US National Park Service

Trail assessment, planning & design sketchbook

First-Hand Bulldozer Training 101 (360° Point-of-View)

Heavy Metal Learning

You are in the driver's seat as we take you through bulldozer training 101 in our Komatsu D61PX with 360° technology.

How to Operate a Wheel Loader

Heavy Metal Learning

Heavy Equipment Operator Training – Wheel Loader Training.

How to do a Mini Excavator Pre-Operation Inspection

Heavy Metal Learning

This video covers how to conduct a pre-operational safety check on a mini excavator. This includes a walk-around, compartment and operator seat inspection.

First-Hand Mini Excavator Training (360° point-of-view)

Heavy Metal Learning

Heavy Equipment Operator Training. You are in the driver's seat as we take you through mini excavator training.

Tier 4 Engines & Emission Controls | Quick Tips

Heavy Metal Learning

What you need to know about Tier 4 Engines

How to Properly Start, Idle & Shut Down Your Equipment

Heavy Metal Learning

This video covers the start-up, idling and shut down procedures for our equipment.