Benchmarks
Benchmarking is a process used in strategic management, in which organizations evaluate various aspects of their processes in relation to best practice with the goal of increasing efficiency and quality of service, while reducing costs. It opens organizations to new methods, ideas and tools to improve their effectiveness. There is not one universal set of standards for parks and recreation due to the fact different agencies serve different communities with unique needs, desires and challenges. This area contains resources applicable for park and recreation providers to build customized benchmark reports.
Infield Testing 101
Advanced Turf Solutions, 2023
Understanding infield test results allows you to adjust the composition of your field accordingly. This article explains the basics of collecting a sample for testing and interpreting the sand, silt, clay, and gravel content results.
A Handbook of Constructed Wetlands
US Dept. of Ag, 1994
A guide to creating wetlands for: agricultural wastewater, domestic wastewater, coal mine drainage, and stormwater in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Pest Prevention by Design for Landscapes
SF Environment, 2020
This publication is intended for architects, engineers, and builders who wish to take green buildings to the next level, but can be used by anyone who wishes to incorporate well-informed design choices into the design and retrofit of landscapes.
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
Guidelines for Safe Recreational WaterEnvironments
WHO, 2006
This volume of the Guidelines for Safe Recreational Water Environments describes the present state of knowledge regarding the impact of the recreational use of swimming pools and similar environments upon the health of users – specifically drowning and injury, microbial contamination, and exposure to chemicals. Control and monitoring of the hazards associated with these environments are discussed.
SAMPLE - Park Assessment Tool
The Maintenance Institute, 2023
Example spreadsheet that can be updated per your facilities and amenities to use for site assessments and condition reports.
Guidelines for Maintenance of Infilled Synthetic TurfSports Fields
Synthetic Turf Council, 2013
In order to maximize the investment and benefits of a synthetic turf surface, maintenance is essential. These voluntary guidelines provide owners with objective maintenance guidance to augment, and not replace, the maintenance requirements and procedures of the company or companies providing the warranty for the field and the installation.
A Beginner's Guide to Pool Maintenance
Swim University, 2022
When you know how your pool works, the best ways to care for it, and how to plan for it, you’ll be ready to solve just about any potential pool problem that floats your way.
10 Things to Know About Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices
UpKeep, 2022
Brought to you by The Maintenance Community Slack Group.
Everything to know about a Proactive Maintenance Storeroom
UpKeep, 2022
In this webinar, Ricky Smith, UpKeep's Maintenance Expert in Residence, tells you everything you wanted to know about a Proactive Maintenance Storeroom but were afraid to ask.
Best Practices Webinar: Asset Criticality for Proactive Maintenance
eMaint, 2017
Every facility, no matter how small, needs to understand what equipment components are critical and why. With Asset Criticality, organizations are able to rate assets to determine how critical each piece of equipment is to areas such as safety, product quality, customer issues, environmental issues, and production.
SAMPLE - Maintenance Management Plan
Lower Makefield Township Parks and Recreation, 2022
Sample MMP from a small to mid-size suburban park department
