Tool Shed

Our Tool Shed is a resource library designed for professionals working within all aspects of park maintenance.  We continually research best maintenance practices from all industries to gather videos, articles, templates, and websites and store them in one place for our subscribers. We spend the time to sift through the noise and provide you with valuable information when you need it, so you can focus on developing solutions. If there is something you need but cannot find, reach out and share your specific needs.

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SAMPLE - Food Truck Statement of User Responsibility

City of Lake Oswego Parks & Rec, 2022

Sample user document for allowing food trucks to operate on public facilities.

Pennsylvania Invasive Species Fact Sheet

Center for Rural Pennsylvania, 2021

The information presented here is based on recent Center for Rural Pennsylvania research, legislative hearings,and correspondence with government and community partners. Invasive species affect a wide range of industriesincluding, but not limited to, agriculture, hardwoods/forestry, outdoor recreation, and tourism.

Understanding the Benefits of Cost-Based Estimation

Infotech, 2022

Throughout this whitepaper, we’ll examine the cost-based estimation methodology, its associated benefits, how reliable estimates can be used with greaterconfidence when evaluating bids and how good bid analyses of projects bring us full circle to more informedestimating in the future.

SAMPLE - Food Truck Requirements

School Board of Palm Beach County, 2022

Sample requirements to have a food truck serving the public at special events

SAMPLE - Commercial Activity andConcession Permit Information

City of Santa Maria Parks & Rec, 2017

Sample guidelines from a city parks & recreation department for vendors. These guidelines address the types and locations where concessions will be allowed.

Asset Management Basics

Cartegraph, 2022

From crafting your asset management strategy and finding the right system for your community to performing your initial inventory and maintainingyour system investment, this ebook will guide and support you every step of the way.

Asset Management Worksheet One

Cartegraph, 2022

The key to moving your asset management system selection forward is to first identify your keyproject team members and the role they will play. Remember, all areas that will use, manage,approve, and purchase your system components should be represented.

Asset Management Worksheet Three

Cartegraph, 2022

Once you’ve identified what asset data points you need, this worksheet will help determine wherethat information comes from. If the info you need is currently on paper, decide if your team isgoing to tackle the data entry yourselves or if you’re going to outsource it.

Protecting Employees from Severe Weather

AEM, 2022

Environmental Health & Safety Professionalscannot afford to overlook the risks that severeweather imposes on finances, operations, andpeople as well. Employees and the public alikeneed to be protected from conditions like flashflooding, high heat, lightning strikes, and poor airquality. However, this task is easier said than done.

Why Should I Care About Invasive Plants?

Mid-west Invasive Plant Council, 2022

This brochure describes how invasive plants impact hunting, fishing, boating, gardening, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and other recreational activities.

Asset Management Worksheet Two

Cartegraph, 2022

Determining your short-term and long-term system requirements will not only streamline yourimplementation process, but also simplify your system tools selection later on. Remember toapproach your requirements from both an internal and external point-of-view, and then go backthrough and rank them in terms of priority.

Asset Management Worksheet Four

Cartegraph, 2022

Although your organization may have outlined procedures for identifying, assigning, andperforming maintenance activities, it’s a good idea to evaluate those processes before youimplement a new asset management system. Use the list of questions below to take a criticallook at your current asset management approach.

Asset Management Worksheet Five

Cartegraph, 2022

Your asset management system implementation is going to be unique—just like yourorganization. Your short and long-term goals, data required, employee skill level, and availablebudget are all going to impact your timeframe. Use this worksheet to help identify milestonedates that will keep your project moving forward.

SAMPLE - Sustainability Plan 2008 - 2015

City of Sacremento, CA - 2008

Sample sustainability plan from a US city. This plan is broken down into 38 objectives to achieve over 7 years.

SAMPLE - Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy

City of Minneapolis, MN - 2022

Sample policy language for citywide purchasing procedures / process. The goal of this policy is to encourage and increase purchasing that reflects the City’s commitment to sustainability.