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.
How to Safely Fell or Cut Down a Tree Using a Chainsaw
Husqvarna USA
Want to learn how to properly fell a tree with a chainsaw? This requires careful planning and high degree of skill. Most importantly, safety first.
How to work with a chainsaw
Husqvarna
In this chainsaw tutorial you will see how to work with a chainsaw when it comes to felling, limbing, cross-cutting and safety.
Playing Condition Index Overview
Sports Turf Management Association
STMA developed the Playing Conditions Index (PCI) to help members assess the playability of their fields. The original tool was developed in 2008 with the motivation to gain more respect for your efforts in managing your fields.
Playing Condition Index for Natural Grass
Sports Turf Management Association
The PCI is now available in a digital format for both natural grass fields and synthetic turf fields. It is a protected Excel spreadsheet and users can only enter information in the cells that allow entry. The spreadsheet can be saved under different file names by the field manager to maintain records for each field.
Playing Conditions Index for Synthetic Turf
Sports Turf Management Association
The PCI is now available in a digital format for both natural grass fields and synthetic turf fields. It is a protected Excel spreadsheet and users can only enter information in the cells that allow entry. The spreadsheet can be saved under different file names by the field manager to maintain records for each field.
STMA Playing Conditions Index©
Sports Turf Management Association
The STMA PCI can also be used to help garner publicity and acclaim for your field.
How to Keep Your Infield Level
Beacon Athletics
Basic techniques to level a baseball infield with a level board.
The Science of Infields
TurfaceAthletics
An introduction to the components of a safe, playable infield.
Chalking Baselines on Baseball Infields
Eric Greenspan
Techniques for baseball field preparation.
How to Add Infield Mix
Smart Turf
This video explains how to properly add infield mix to an infield in easy to follow steps.
Baseball Field Maintenance - Dragging and Raking
Department of Horticulture and Crop Science at The Ohio State University
This video is an instructional video about Dragging and Raking as part of the Baseball Field Management certificate course from The Ohio State University.
Cardinals Classroom: Grass Patterns 101
St. Louis Cardinals
This video gives us a quick lesson on how we create the grass patterns on baseball fields.
Introduction to Infield Conditioners
TurfaceAthletics
This video explains how moisture management tools work more effectively on your infield.
Sample Athletic Field Care Operation Guidelines
West Chester Area School District
Athletic field care guidelines for users
Soccer Field Maintenance and Management
Jim Puhalla
If you really want to keep your fields in top condition, give each one at least a quick inspection every other week all year round (even during the off season).
