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 members. 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.
What are Permeable Surfaces?
Penn State Extension, 2022
Permeable surfaces are alternatives to typical paving methods that can help to greatly increase infiltration and decrease flooding and run-off issues
What are Combined Sewer Overflows?
Penn State Extension, 2021
Combined sewer overflows (CSOs) are a priority water pollution concern because they discharge a combination of stormwater, untreated human and industrial waste, and other stormwater pollutants into our waterways.
Stormwater Basics
Penn State Extension, 2021
Ready-to-Use Educational Toolkit for Stormwater Management
What is a Stormwater Credit?
Penn State Extension, 2020
Stormwater credits offer the opportunity to reduce stormwater fees that may be charged by your local municipality.
Stormwater Management Design Examples
NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation, 2015
This chapter presents design examples for two hypothetical development sites
Introduction to Stormwater Drainage System Design
Iowa Dept. of Transportation, 2010
The function of stormwater drainage systems is to collect minor design storm runoff and convey majordesign storm (flood) runoff to a discharge point.
Stormwater Design Guidance
US Army, 2020
This stormwater management document provides a step-by-step process to assist designers inmeeting the requirements
Landscaping Surface Material Calculator
Gravelshop.com, 2022
This tool will help to estimate the amount of surfacing material (volume and weight) needed for projects based upon area.
Pollinator-Friendly Parks
Xerces Society, 2021
The goal of this publication is to provide helpful information so parks can be planned and managed with pollinators and other insects in mind.
Why Mulch Volcanoes are Bad
University of Missouri, 2001
Brief article describing the effects of a common landscaping mistake.
Facilities Management Good Practice Guide
Facility Management Association of Australia, 2012
The purpose of the Guide is to provide a common understanding of issues and good practice requirements involved in running an efficientbuilding, helping to bridge knowledge gaps between the various stakeholders involved in the development, construction, operations, maintenance, management and administration of multi-unit residential buildings.
Motor Vehicle and Fleet Management Best Practice Guidelines
Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, 2022
This guide contains the basic elements that should be addressed by each university concerning the safe and legal use of vehicles operated by the university, whether they are university owned, rented, or privately owned.
Tracking Performance Accomplishments and Writing Self‐Assessments
US Dept. of Agriculture, 2022
Tool designed to assist supervisors with evaluation process / performance reviews that may be more impactful and engage staff.
Asset Management Levels of Service Guide
Northwest Territories Association of Communities, 2018
The Guide is designed to help communities use the Levels of Service Template to create documents thatare tailored to their local context.
Invasive Plants and Their Native Look-alikes
Delaware Department of Agriculture, 2008
This guide fills a need for a regional photographic guide to a broad selection of invasive plants that are often confused with similar native look-alikes.
