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.
Guidance for Cleaning & Disinfecting Public Spaces
Center for Disease Control
Infographic to use in the workplace as a reminder
Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission
Center for Disease Control
The following is a framework for actions which local and state health departments can recommend in their community to both prepare for and mitigate community transmission of COVID-19 in the United States.
COVID-19: Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Facility
Center for Disease Control
Everyday Steps, Steps When Someone is Sick, and Considerations for Employers
Guidance for Administrators of US K-12 Schools and Child Care Programs
Center for Disease Control
Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Identifying Critical Infrastructure During COVID-19
US Department of Homeland Security
Functioning critical infrastructure is imperative during the response to the COVID-19 emergency for both public health and safety as well as community well-being. This site provides guidelines for determining critical infrastructure.
Guidance for Building Water Systems
Center for Disease Control
Ensure the safety of your building water system and devices after a prolonged shutdown.
Extended Hot Tub/Spa Closures
Center for Disease Control
Take steps to help keep Legionella and other bacteria from growing in hot tubs/spas.
Cleaning Up Body Fluid Spills on Pool Surfaces
Center for Disease Control
Fact sheet for pool staff / owners and health professionals
Efficient and economical mowing
Boyd Montgomery, CSFM
For the turf industry, mowing equipment has evolved over the years as regulations and innovation continue to change the paradigm.Grounds professionals continue to seek out ways to control budgets while still trying to deliver high quality results.
Why Aerification is Important
Boyd Montgomery, CSFM
Aerification is one of the most important cultural practices turf professionals can do to ensure athletic fields are safe and healthy.
The Coronavirus and Aquatics Facility Safety
Alison Osinski
Aquatic consultant Alison Osinski answers frequently asked questions she's received regarding the coronavirus and safeguarding facilities.
Disinfection of Hot Tubs Contaminated with Legionella
Center for Disease Control
CDC-recommended best practices for cleaning contaminated hot tubs and spas
Mowing to Meadows
Greentreks
"Many open spaces, including municipal parks, are covered by groomed lawn. Most people think these mown areas are ""green and tidy."" But, in reality, they often act like parking lots. The underlying soil is so compacted that rain runs off almost as though the grass was paved.Letting mown areas become natural meadows returns them to functional parts of the water system. These meadows prevent flooding, create habitat, and are beautiful to behold."
Mowing Lawns: Use the 1/3 Rule
KSREVideos
"By following the one-third rule, you'll reduce stress on your grass and promote lateral growth for a lush, green lawn. And as an added bonus, you can reduce watering and fertilizing your lawn by recycling the grass clippings. ""Grasscycling"" saves time and money, and helps the environment."
Turfgrass Identification
Ohio State Sports Turf Management
This video describes the process for identifying turf grass by look and feel.
