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

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

Path to Recovery Framework

National Recreation and Park Association

Assessing the Risk of Spaces, Facilities and Programs

Making Hand Washing Solution with Bleach

Center for Disease Control

Info graphic recipe for hand making hand sanitation solution

How CEOs Can Support Employee Mental Health in a Crisis

Harvard Business Review

Human Resources outlook on how supervisors can best maintain staff morale in times of crisis.

A Day in the Life of Parks Maintenance

City of Hillsboro, OR

Take a behind the scenes look at a day in the life of our Parks Maintenance team!