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
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.
Property Maintenance Checklist for Government and Municipal Buildings
Giroux Glass Blog Post
Seasonal maintenance checklist for buildings.
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.
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.
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?
A Brush with Discomfort- Poisonous Plants to Know
Steven Pregler
This summer, know and avoid these plants.
