Front Office Guide
This area contains resources applicable to day-to-day administration in our parks:
• Inventory control templates
• Preventative maintenance schedules
• Replacement / cost control schedules
• Work order templates
Crowdfunding Guide
Seattle Office of Arts and Culture
Crowdfunding describes a fundraising style where an individual or organization raises small amounts of money from a large number of people via the Internet.
Turf Management for Municipal Athletic Fields
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
A resource guide and planning tool for environmentally responsible turf management.
2020 Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants
Pennsylvania DCNR
DCNR’s Bureau of Recreation and Conservation (BRC) assists local governments and recreation and conservation organizations with funding for projects related to: Parks, Recreation, and Conservation
SAMPLE - Park Monthly Maintenance Plan
City of Greenville, SC - 2023
Sample plan to use as a template for maintenance operations
SAMPLE - Flooding Response Plan
City of Greenville, SC - 2021
Sample plan to adapt for flooding response
SAMPLE - Maintenacne Management Operations Manual
City of Greenville, SC - 2021
Sample park operations manual including SOPs and Levels of Care
SAMPLE - Park Maintenance Monthly Checklist
City of Greenville, SC - 2021
Sample checklist for operational tasks broken down monthly
SAMPLE - Maintenance Standards for Community Splash Pad
City of Greenville, SC - 2023
Sample maintenance schedule for a splash pad amenity
SAMPLE - Downtown Maintenance Schedule
City of Greenville, SC - 2021
Sample monthly maintenance tasks for a municipal tourism district area
Product Management Pt. 3: Safety & Compliance for Pesticide Applicators & Your Business
Kathy Glassy, Inspire Green Inc.
In the 3rd installment of this 7-part series, the author stresses the importance of providing your staff with the necessary training and PPE to perform the job and avoid the pitfalls of pesticide use. She also highlights what your agency or business needs to do to comply with laws and regulations applicable to applications and record keeping.
Product Mgmt. Part 3: Safety & Compliance for Pesticide Applicators & Your Business
Kathy Glassy, Inspire Green Inc.
In the 3rd installment of this 7-part series, the author stresses the importance of providing your staff with the necessary training and PPE to perform the job and avoid the pitfalls of pesticide use. She also highlights what your agency or business needs to do to comply with laws and regulations applicable to applications and record keeping.
Bright ideas: 5 Strategies for Enhanced Outdoor Lighting
Claudia Capraru, Electrical designer
Outdoor lighting for facilities, parking areas and courts greatly affects how users experience your spaces. Learn how to create efficient and aesthetically pleasing lighting in your spaces.
Be prepared for Extreme Heat
FEMA
With summer coming, learn the facts about extreme heat and how to keep yourself and your staff safe during these periods.
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.
Parks as Pillars of Sustainability
Clement Lau, DPPD, FAICP
With the right modifications and maintenance practices, parks and public spaces can help protect and enhance our environments.
