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
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.
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.
From Software to Systems: How AI will Re-shape Parks & Recreation
Birju Kadakia
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here. Can it help your department?
A Brush with Discomfort- Poisonous Plants to Know
Steven Pregler
This summer, know and avoid these plants.
Chainsaw Safety Tips
Penn State Extension, video featuring Mike Powell
Great short video review on safety in the field.
How to Layout and Line a Football Field; Paint in one Hour
Creenbird videos
Need to line a field? Learn how in this video.
Why Municipalities Can Reduce Road Salt Usage Without Fear of Liability
Justin Hollinger, esq.
Winter roads: a salty subject.
Five Tips to Ensure a Healthy Pond
Bryan Swistock, Senior Associate, Water Resources, PSU Extension
Algae blooms happen and how to prevent them in this video.
Roadside Guide to Clean Water: Riparian Buffers
Learn the connection between riparian buffers and water quality.
