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.
SAMPLE - Aquatic Facility SOPs
University of Georgia, 2021
Example standard operating procedures for aquatic facilities in a university environment.
SAMPLE - Aquatic Facility Safety Guidelines
DOH Western Australia, 2020
Aquatic Facilities, Water Spray Grounds, and Interactive Water Features: Application, Design & Operating Requirements
Aquatic Facility Inspection Report Cheat Sheet
CDC, 2016
Model Aquatic Health Code inspection rubric for health inspectors to use as a reference in aquatic facilities.
IPM for Pennsylvania Schools and Childcare
PSU Extension, 2019
IPM is a decision-making process emphasizing practices that quite often lead to a decrease in the amount of pesticide used.
Pest Prevention by Design for Landscapes
SF Environment, 2020
This publication is intended for architects, engineers, and builders who wish to take green buildings to the next level, but can be used by anyone who wishes to incorporate well-informed design choices into the design and retrofit of landscapes.
Green Roof Maintenance
Columbia Green Technologies, 2014
Compiled recommendations for the successful establishment of your roof and ongoing maintenance activities for green rooves.
A Handbook of Constructed Wetlands
US Dept. of Ag, 1994
A guide to creating wetlands for: agricultural wastewater, domestic wastewater, coal mine drainage, and stormwater in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
SAMPLE - Aquatic Facility Inspection Checklist
DOH of Western Australia, 2020
This checklist is to assist Local Government with inspecting and monitoring compliance of existing aquatic facilities in accordance with the Health (Aquatic Facilities) Regulations 2007, Code of Practice for the Design, Operation, Management and Maintenance of Aquatic facilities and approval conditions.
Minimum Levels of Sustainable Nutrition Soil Guidelines
PACE Turf, 2014
The Minimum Level for Sustainable Nutrition (MLSN) Guideline is a new, more sustainable approach to managing soil nutrient levels that can help you to decrease fertilizer inputs and costs, while still maintaining desired turf quality and playability levels.
SAMPLE - Park Master Plan
Township of Redford, MI, 2018
2018 - 2022 park master plan for a suburban community of 50K+
Construction of Sand-based Natural Grass Athletic Fields
Pacific Northwest Extension, 2015
This publication will provide a basis for proper field construction within the PNW, as well as guidelines for writing specifications to ensure more accurate bidding.
SAMPLE - Greenway Levels of Care
Great Rivers Greenway, 2017
The Level of Care (LOC) Guidelines will define expectations of how we manage and maintain the greenway system as a regional asset.
Guidelines for Establishment and Maintenance of Successful Off-Leash Dog Areas
UC Daivs Vet Med, retrieved 2023
This document suggests guidelines that should beconsidered for establishing and managing an off-leash dog park.
Outdoor Developed Areas
US Access Board, 2014
This guide is intended to help designers, owners, and operators understand and use the ABA Standards for trails, picnic and camping facilities, viewing areas, and beach access routes.
Avoiding Corrosion of Electrical Connectorson Winter Maintenance Equipment
Clear Roads, 2023
This synthesis project used a survey of winter maintenance professionals and a review of relevant literature to gather information that will aid transportation agencies in reducing—or avoiding—the corrosion of electrical connections on winter maintenance equipment.
