Resource Management
Resource management is the efficient and effective development of an organization's resources when they are needed. Such resources may include the financial resources, inventory, human skills, production resources, or information technology (IT) and natural resources. This area contains resources applicable to the essential components of a comprehensive project management plan to execute and monitor a project successfully.
The Box Tree Moth: Coming Soon to a Neighborhood Near You!
Michael J Raupp PH.D & Paula Shrewsberry PH.D Tree Care Industry Magazine Feb. 2026
The Box Moth may be new in PA this year. Read about it here.
Budget Crunch? You Can Still Renovate Your Field
Mary Helen Sprecher Sportsfield Management Online
Turf restoration could be within your budget.
Guidelines for Maintaining Streams in Your Community
PA DEP Informational Booklet
Packed booklet from PA DCNR. Download the PDF.
Smart Controls Optimize Park and Recreation Operations
Josh Gaunt
Technology can help you with your operations.
Growing Turf Under Shaded Conditions
Dr. John Harper, PSU
No lawn in shaded areas? Read on.
Lawn Establishment
Peter Landschoot, Ph.D, PSU
Guide to establishing a lawn area.
Staying on Track with Facility Maintenance
Mary Helen Sprecher Sportsfield Management Online
Don’t run away from Track and field issues. Read about them here.
Gym Equipment Maintenance Series
Jon Isaacs, Engineer
Several videos on how to adjust Gym Equipment.
Gym Equipment Maintenance Series
Jon Isaacs, Engineer
Several videos on how to adjust Gym Equipment.
Climber Safety; Know the Ropes
Berliner Play Equipment Informational
Short guide on rope safety and maintenance.
Overview of Pennsylvania’s Recreational Use of Land and Water Act
Andrew M. Loza and Debra Wolf Goldstein, Esq., Justin Hollinger, Esq.
Agencies' rights on public use.
Designing and Maintaining a Pool Maintenance Plan
Michelle Gable, AFO, CPO
A design a maintenance plan for your pool.
Reliable Ways to Increase Employee Retention
Bill Weber
Hold on to your employees by following some of the advice in this article.
From Software to Systems: How AI will Re-shape Parks & Recreation
Birju Kadakia
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here. Can it help your department?
Designing Trails for User Types
Do your trails fit your users?
