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.
Life on the Edge: Improving Riparian Function
Oregon State University Extension, 2011
Whether it's along a coastal or a desert stream, the riparian area plays a pivotal role in the health of our watersheds. In this video, viewers discover what that means.
How to Fell a Tree with a Chainsaw
Stihl USA
Certified arborist Mark Chisholm provides helpful and important safety tips for professionals on how to fell a tree.
Notching and Backcutting
Workplace Safety North, 2013
This video covers the techniques used to fell trees safely and features professional demonstrations of the key steps involved. It examines three parts of a proper felling cuet -- the notch, the backcut and the hinge -- and explains the roles of each. It also looks at hazards commonly found on the felling site and shows how to deal with them safely.
"Felling A ""Leaner"""
Top Branch Tree Service, 2017
Taking down an OAK LEANING the WRONG WAY! A few tips and how we do it and using a rope come-along!
What's Wrong With My Tree?
Oregon State University Extension, 2017
Are you worried about a tree on your property? Oregon State University Extension Service Foresters help you learn about individual tree needs, how to detect and describe symptoms of poor tree health, and to decide whether you need to take further action.
Park Maintenance Funding
Cosumnes Parks & Recreation, 2020
Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) relies on different funding sources to plan, construct and maintain these facilities. Construction is generally funded through agreements with community developers, such as park impact fees. Maintenance is funded by property owners through Landscape and Lighting (L&L) assessments.
Light Pollution: The Solution Is Easy!
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, 2015
This video takes a look at park lighting, and demonstrates how it can be improved. It also shows some examples of how effective lighting is safer and saves money over traditional lighting fixtures.
Sample - Asset Management Charter
Portland Parks & Recreation, 2018
The purpose of this Charter document is to formalize the focus areas and interdependencies of the AM program. Though there are specific AM positions and responsibilities, success relies on all staff.
Sample - Application for Dark Sky Park Status
Forest Preserves Champaign County, 2018
Example of an application to classify for becoming a Dark Sky Park
Sample - Park Business Plan w Maintenance Standards
Pros Consulting, LLC, 2016
The goal of the Park Master/Concept Plan is to develop a conceptual site plan with a preliminary estimate of probable implementation costs for identified improvements. The intent of performing the Business Plan is to evaluate the opportunities for the operations and management of the facility.
Template - Parks and Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Pennsylvania Park Maintenance Institute, 2021
Template job description for a supervisory role for parks and facilities maintenance department
Sample - Maintenance Standards Policy
Shawnee County Parks and Recreation, 2018
This document is intended to serve as aplanning document to guide the county leaders and staff where and how to deliver parks, recreation facilities andprogram to meet public expectations and needs.
Sample - Maintenance Procedures Manual
Spartanburg County Parks Department, 2020
Sample employee policy manual
Fertilizer Math
Sports Turf Managers Association, 2021
For expert insight into fertilizer application and rates, SportsField Management recently interviewed Christopher S. Gray, Sr., golf channel manager, professional fertilizers at LebanonTurf, and Steve Harris, manager, golf national accounts and sports turf at SiteOne.
Athletic Field Fact Sheets
Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, 2021
Turf Advice from Penn State Extension faculty provides you with all the information you need to manage your site. From establishing your home lawn to managing various pests on your golf course, Turf Advice from the faculty at Penn State has the answers to your questions.
