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 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.

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

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

Disappearing Dummies

Maytronics Australia, 2017

Important considerations for managers of aquatic facilities.

SAMPLE - Tennis to Pickleball Court Retrofit

City of Madison, 2022

This includes sample blueprints and estimated costs for converting tennis courts into pickleball courts.

Ultimate Field Preparation Checklist

Beacon Athletics, 2022

Baseball field preparation checklist outlined by the experts at Beacon Athletics

SAMPLE - RFP for Athletic Field Maintenance Services

Village of Key Biscane, FL, 2022

This is an example RFP from a small municipality outlining scope of work and expectations for athletic field maintenance services.

SAMPLE - RFP for Parks and Sports Fields Maintenance Services

City of Stonecrest, GA, 2021

This is an example RFP outlining the scope of work and expectations for managing city-owned properties.

SAMPLE - RFP for Athletic Field Turf Management at University

University of Connecticut, 2019

This is an example RFP for field management services on all sport fields, along with all legal language.

SAMPLE - RFP Athletic Field Turfgrass Manangement for a School System

Richmond County School System, 2016

This is an example RFP outlining the management service scope of work and expectations for athletic fields for an entire school system.

SAMPLE - RFP Sports Park Field Management

Buncombe County, NC, 2021

This is an example PPT slide deck outlining maintenance and management expectations and scope of work for vendor agreements using county park facilities.

SAMPLE - Athletic Field Services Price Sheet

City of Somerville, MA, 2019

This is an example pricing form to accompany an athletic field maintenance annual contract proposal.

SAMPLE - RFP for Electrical Services

County of Greenville, SC, 2020

This is an example RFP to provide general electrical and field lighting services for county parks and facilities.

SAMPLE - RFP for Sport Field Lighting Replacement

City of Canton, MI, 2018

This is an example RFP for a stadium lighting replacement project including poles and power infrastructure.