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.
Plowing Intersections and Interchanges
MN DOT, 2018
Through a comprehensive nationwide survey, researchers gathered information about bestpractices for plowing ten different intersections andinterchanges.
Online Ballfield Dimensions & Reference Guide
Beacon Athletics, 2022
It’s everything you need to lay out your ballfield like a pro.
SAMPLE - Sustainability Plan
Harvard University, 2014
Sample sustainability plan from a post-secondary educational institution.
APPA STANDARDS (Maintenance, Custodial & Grounds)
APPA, 2021
Under the Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA) there are six levels of maintenance. Please reference below for standards for each level.
APPA’s Levels of Service
SODEXO, 2021
Sample Level of Service document used to detail employee standards / expectations for specific custodial tasks.
SAMPLE - Custodial Standard Operating Procedures
Witchita Public Schools, 2019
Sample employee standards document for custodial staff
Natural Hazards Checklist - Flooding
APWA, 2022
Fillable PDF document to use for flooding mitigation planning and preparation.
Commercial Sports and Entertainment Facilities Safety and Security
National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Secutiry, 2019
The purpose of the Guide is to recommend polices, practices, and technologies aimed at vulnerability identification, risk mitigation, corrective action, and critical asset protection. The Guide may be used as a reference for those responsible for the design, development, and implementation of safety and security plans and procedures.
TEMPLATE - Project Plan
ProjectManagement.com, 2018
Template document to be used for project planning.
Asset Management Basics
Cartegraph, 2022
From crafting your asset management strategy and finding the right system for your community to performing your initial inventory and maintainingyour system investment, this ebook will guide and support you every step of the way.
Asset Management Worksheet One
Cartegraph, 2022
The key to moving your asset management system selection forward is to first identify your keyproject team members and the role they will play. Remember, all areas that will use, manage,approve, and purchase your system components should be represented.
Asset Management Worksheet Two
Cartegraph, 2022
Determining your short-term and long-term system requirements will not only streamline yourimplementation process, but also simplify your system tools selection later on. Remember toapproach your requirements from both an internal and external point-of-view, and then go backthrough and rank them in terms of priority.
Asset Management Worksheet Three
Cartegraph, 2022
Once you’ve identified what asset data points you need, this worksheet will help determine wherethat information comes from. If the info you need is currently on paper, decide if your team isgoing to tackle the data entry yourselves or if you’re going to outsource it.
Asset Management Worksheet Four
Cartegraph, 2022
Although your organization may have outlined procedures for identifying, assigning, andperforming maintenance activities, it’s a good idea to evaluate those processes before youimplement a new asset management system. Use the list of questions below to take a criticallook at your current asset management approach.
Asset Management Worksheet Five
Cartegraph, 2022
Your asset management system implementation is going to be unique—just like yourorganization. Your short and long-term goals, data required, employee skill level, and availablebudget are all going to impact your timeframe. Use this worksheet to help identify milestonedates that will keep your project moving forward.
