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.

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Camp Operations Guide Summer 2020

American Camp Association

This field guide is designed to provide camp directors and staff with a practical guide and tool kit to implement specific recommendations provided by the CDC in relation to risk reduction at camps. The objective of this field guide is to provide educational materials for camp staff to reduce potential exposures to and spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) the virus that causes COVID-19.

Guidelines for Playground Poured-in-Place Surfacing

Recreation Resource USA

Information and recommended maintenance for poured-in-place playground safety surfaces

Crisis Communications Toolkit

American Camp Association

Communicating effectively during a crisis is critical. To help all camps prepare in the event of a crisis,we've developed this toolkit to help guide you in your communications.

Protocols for Opening Delaware Farmers’ Market

Delaware Department of Agriculture

"The following protocols will be in place until further notice and are solely intended to allow farmers to sell produce,specialty crops, other value‐added food items that have been directly grown or raised on a farm or prepared in apermitted on‐farm kitchen or cottage‐food kitchen

Guidance for Pools

Arizona Department of Health

SAMPLE protocols - To the extent possible, community pool operators should take measures to ensure that customers may follow these guidelines.

Guidance for Gyms and Fitness Providers

Arizona Department of Health

SAMPLE protocol - To the extent possible, these providers should take measures to ensure that customers may follow these guidelines.

Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide

Event Safety Alliance

For Event Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Public Playground Accessibility Review

PlayCore

Accessibility checklist for play structures and play areas

Meadow Establishment

Wildlands Conservancy

Highlights and considerations for meadow establishment in open space

Key Planning Recommendations for Mass Gatherings

World Health Organization

The purpose of this document is to outline key planning considerations for organizers of mass gatherings in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Risk-informed Decision-making for Mass Gatherings during COVID-19 Pandemic

Government of Canada

Provide a framework for risk-informed decision making about mass gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cleaning and Sanitizing with Bleach after an Emergency

Center for Disease Control

Cleaning and sanitizing your facility after an emergency is important to help prevent the spread of illness and disease.

Sample - Request for Bidsfor Landscape, Mowing and Park Maintenance

Great Rivers Greenway

Great Rivers Greenway is soliciting bids from firms competent in providing services in landscape and park maintenance for high use areas in the City of St. Louis and St. LouisCounty.

Roadmap to Recovery

National Governors Association

A Public Health Guide for Governors

Public Health Principles for a Phased Reopening During COVID-19

John Hopkins Center for Health Security

Guidance for Governors