Tool Shed

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.

Stakeholder Management Resource Management Financial Management Benchmarks Playgrounds, Wellness, and Physical Equipment Pools, Boating, and Swimming Areas Trails and Greenways Park Structures Accessibility and Inclusion Custodial and Grounds Infrastructure Greener Approach Athletic Fields and Sport Facilities Natural Landscapes and Open Spaces Invasive Species and Pest Control Irrigation and Nutrition Journeymen's Guide Mechanic's Guide Contractor's Guide Front Office Guide Landscape

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.

Guidelines for Synthetic Turf Performance

Synthetic Turf Council, 2011

The purpose of these voluntary guidelines is to enable owners, buyers and specifiers of multi-purpose sports fields to better understand the quality and performance of their system during design, selection, after installation and throughout its useful life.

Guidelines for Maintenance of Infilled Synthetic TurfSports Fields

Synthetic Turf Council, 2013

In order to maximize the investment and benefits of a synthetic turf surface, maintenance is essential. These voluntary guidelines provide owners with objective maintenance guidance to augment, and not replace, the maintenance requirements and procedures of the company or companies providing the warranty for the field and the installation.

Plant Life Cycles 101

American Meadows, 2023

What's The Difference Between Annuals, Perennials, & Biennials?

A Beginner's Guide to Pool Maintenance

Swim University, 2022

When you know how your pool works, the best ways to care for it, and how to plan for it, you’ll be ready to solve just about any potential pool problem that floats your way.

Pumpkin-Cut Drywall Repair

Journal of Light Construction, 2023

Save time patching with this drywall cut-out technique