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.
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.
2019 Asset Management Award - Bend Parks & Recreation District
Oregon Recreation and Park Association, 2019
Bend Parks and Recreation District won the ORPA Asset Management Award for 2019
Complete Communities Toolbox
University of Delaware, 2013
The Delaware Complete Communities Planning Toolbox aims to help build local government capacity to develop: complete-communities planning approaches, community-design tools, and public engagement strategies.
Parks and Recreation Master Planning
CompleteCommunities, 2014
Produced by the Institute for Public Administration (IPA) at the University of Delaware, this video describes the many benefits that parks and recreation facilities provide to communities, as well as the master planning process that leads to ideal park development. Best practices are highlighted, such as successful local planning efforts by municipalities in Delaware.
Irrigation Water Quality Guidelines for Turfgrass Sites
Penn State Extension, 2016
Irrigation water quality is becoming an important issue for managers of golf courses, athletic fields, and institutional grounds in Pennsylvania.
What is an Asset? What is Asset Management?
Structured Change, 2017
This video will explain in the simplest terms what an Asset is and what Asset Management is. By considering a “whole of life” perspective of an Asset we are considering Asset Management. If you're a Change Manager you need to understand Asset Management!
