Contractor's Guide
This area contains resources applicable to construction, renovation, and preservation in our parks:
• Building codes
• Inspection checklists
• Plans and designs
• Sample blueprints
• Permit resources
Planting Trees with a Burlap Wrapped Root Ball
Arbor Day Foundation
Step-by-step process for planting trees with a burlap wrapped root ball.
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed
TheCraftyGemini
Step-by-step process for building low-cost raised beds for a community garden.
Tree Planting and Tree Care Guide
National Wildlife Federation
This guide will assist you on howto plan, prepare and execute your tree planting event, whether you are plantone tree or 100s.
How to Cut Down a Tree
Lowe's Home Improvement
Let us show you how to properly use a chainsaw to safely fell trees.
Grass Seed Shelf Life and Storage
Sportsfield Management online 11/24/25 and article provided by Sod Solutions
A resource for determining the viability of your seed.
The CPTED Movement (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)
National Institute of Crime Prevention
Learn how to better manage and protect your resources and enhance public safety.
Property Maintenance Checklist for Government and Municipal Buildings
Giroux Glass Blog Post
Seasonal maintenance checklist for buildings.
Playgrounds with Purpose
Aubrea Bandfield
Read about how your playgrounds support a child’s emotional, physical and social development.
Trimmers and Edgers
Sportsfield Management
A quick look at some new equipment options.
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.
