Stakeholder Management Resource Management Financial Management Benchmarks Playgrounds, Wellness, and Physical Equipment Pools, Boating, and Swimming Areas Trails and Greenways Park Structures Accessibility and Inclusion Custodial and Grounds Infrastructure Greener Approach Athletic Fields and Sport Facilities Natural Landscapes and Open Spaces Invasive Species and Pest Control Irrigation and Nutrition Journeymen's Guide Mechanic's Guide Contractor's Guide Front Office Guide Landscape
Natural Landscapes and Open Spaces
Open space systems within public and private developments provide additional opportunities for resource protection and active or passive recreation, and offers benefits including enhanced water and air quality, improved habitat, decreased stormwater run-off, and enhanced desirable aesthetics of natural surroundings. This area contains resources applicable to the establishment and maintenance of natural landscapes and open spaces within our parks.
Lawn Establishment
Peter Landschoot, Ph.D, PSU
Guide to establishing a lawn area.
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.
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?
Chainsaw Safety Tips
Penn State Extension, video featuring Mike Powell
Great short video review on safety in the field.
