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.
How Do Trees Die?
Lindsey Purcell, Master Arborist
Trees can die for a variety of reasons, including disease, pests, and physical damage. However, environmental concerns such as drought and pollution often pave the way for tree health by weakening tree systems. Learn more about these causes and how to recognize declining tree health.
Maximize Uptime: Choose a Charging System Made to Boost Your Landscaping Business
Nick Feld, Amner Deleon, Gerry Barnaby
Power and run-time are concerns regarding battery-powered equipment. To maximize uptime and productivity, you need the right charging system for mowers and trimmers. In this webinar, the presenters will share their success transitioning to batteries for power equipment and the technology behind charging systems designed for landscape professionals.
Infield Testing 101
Advanced Turf Solutions, 2023
Understanding infield test results allows you to adjust the composition of your field accordingly. This article explains the basics of collecting a sample for testing and interpreting the sand, silt, clay, and gravel content results.
TEMPLATE - Emergency Action Plan
VA Dept of Emergency Mngt, 2021
Template designed for agencies to create their own emergency action plan for their facilities.
SAMPLE - 10-Year Trail Plan
DE State Parks, 2022
Sample trail plan from a DE state park with estimated 156,890 visitors annually.
Transportation Maintenance Training - Evaluation Guides
NY DOT, 2023
These guides contain the criteria followed in every employee's skills demonstration when he or she applies to be certified in the operation of a piece of heavy equipment. The points covered in these documents are also the teaching points used by NYDOT Equipment Operator Instructors who prepare employees for their skills demonstrations. In addition to teaching materials, these files also contain maintenance checklists.
SAMPLE - State Park Trail Plan
DE State Parks, 2019
Example trail plan for a DE state park with an estimated 164,000 visitors annually.
SAMPLE - Park Assessment Tool
The Maintenance Institute, 2023
Example spreadsheet that can be updated per your facilities and amenities to use for site assessments and condition reports.
Best Practices for Mowing Sports Fields
Sports Field Solutions, 2021
This video highlights best practices for mowing your sports field to get a more green and healthy grass surface.
Guidelines for Safe Recreational WaterEnvironments
WHO, 2006
This volume of the Guidelines for Safe Recreational Water Environments describes the present state of knowledge regarding the impact of the recreational use of swimming pools and similar environments upon the health of users – specifically drowning and injury, microbial contamination, and exposure to chemicals. Control and monitoring of the hazards associated with these environments are discussed.
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.
