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.
Some Basic Considerations for Each Phase of the RFP Process
Tech Soup
A good RFP can help ensure you have good vendors and your project is completed as planned. This article will help you get started writing good RFPs.
Sample Budgeting Templates
Smartsheet
Failure to properly budget can seriously impact your bottom line, and even jeopardize the success of your enterprise. By making and following a budget, you can better control costs, avoid overspending, and plan to meet financial goals.
Sample Work Order Templates
Smartsheet
Included on this page, you'll find a variety of helpful work order templates that are free to download, like a maintenance work order template, a service work order template, a printable work order request form, and many more.
Accessibility Guidebook for Outfitters & Guides Operating on Public Lands
US Department of Agriculture
The purpose of this guidebook is to provide support for outfitters/guides authorized, under a special-use permit from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, to providerecreation opportunities on public lands.
Accessibility Guidebook for Ski Areas Operating onPublic Lands
US Department of Agriculture
The purpose of this guidebook is to provide information for ski areas authorized, under aspecial-use permit from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, to partnerwith the Forest Service to achieve common goals of managing and promoting active participation in year-round alpine recreation.
How to Operate an Excavator
Heavy Metal Learning
This video covers four elements: pre-op inspection, basic controls, advanced skills and the shut down procedure.
Northeastern Forest Regeneration Handbook
US Forest Service
A Guide for Forest Owners, Harvesting Practitioners, and Public Officials
Quick Resource Guide for Winter Maintenance BMPs
PA Department of Environmental Protection
This quick resource guide was developed to provide information to municipalities on how to improve winter maintenance operations by utilizing best management practices (BMPs) for the two most utilized materials in winter maintenance operations: road salt (chloride-based deicers) and abrasives.
Soil Quality Information
Penn State Extension
What is healthy soil and how do we achieve it?
Pool Chemical Safety
US Center for Disease Control
Follow these recommendations to prevent pool chemical injuries.
12 Steps for Prevention of Recreational Water Illnesses
US Center for Disease Control
Integrating the 12 steps for RWI prevention into your current risk management program should help reduce the risk of your pool spreading RWIs.
Operating Public Swimming Pools
US Center for Disease Control
Poor maintenance can result in low disinfectant levels that can allow the spread of a variety of germs that cause diarrhea as well as skin and respiratory Recreational Water Illnesses.
2014 CAPRA Self-Assessment and Visitation Report
NRPA Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies
Use of the template creates a uniform format for presentation of information that assists visitors and Commissioners in performing consistent reviews. The template format combines the agency self-assessment and the visitation report for a more comprehensive review process
Public Swimming Operational and Biological Contamination Protocol Recommendation
PA Department of Health
This document is designed to provide updated recommendations for public swimming and bathing place (aquatic facility) operations and contamination protocols.
FY2020 Budget Justifications and Performance Information
National Park Service
These budget justifications are prepared for the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittees.
