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 - 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.
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.
