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.
Introduction to Soil Quality
Penn State Extension
Background information about soil structure
Chester County Public Bathing Places Code
Chester County Health Department
The purpose of this document is to protect the public health by establishing minimumstandards for the design, operation, and maintenance of public bathing places.
Step Into Swim Funding
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
The purpose of this site is to provide guidance to organizations who wish to apply for Step Into Swim™ funding.
Pennsylvania Municipal Leaders Grant & Resource Guide
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Inside this directory you will find information regarding grants available to local government from various departments throughout the Commonwealth.
A Basic Guide for Baseball & Softball Fields of All Levels
Baseball Tomorrow Fund
The information in this document is provided as a general reference guide for the maintenance of a baseball or softball field or facility.
Protecting Our Parks
National Park Service
A Strategic Approach to Reducing the Deferred Maintenance Backlog Facing the National Park Service
Green Infrastructure: How to Manage Water in a Sustainable Way
Natural Resources Defense Council
By relying on plants, soil, and natural systems to manage rainfall runoff, green infrastructure tackles urban water woes and boosts climate resilience. Here’s how.
The Irrigation Troubleshooter’s Top 5
Irrigation & Green Industry
Irrigation experts show how they manage some of the most common service call issues.
Choosing IPEMA Certified Playground Surfacing to Meet ADA Standards
International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association
This guide is an easy reference point concerning different surfacing types as it relates to ADA accessibility compliance.
Mulch Fact Sheets
Clemson Cooperative Extension
Background information surrounding the benefits of mulch.
Nature Trail Development on Small Acreages
University of Arkansas
The purpose of this publication is to provide anintroduction to trail design for those who intend todevelop trails for nature walking, hiking, horsebackriding or ATVs on less than 40 acres.
Parks, People, andPlaces: Making Parks Accessibleto the Community
Urban Land Institute
ULI Community Catalyst Reports are intended to make the findings and recommendations of ULI land use policy forums relevant: accessible to and useful for practitioners at the community level, where land use decisions are made and their consequences most directly felt.
Flagger Training
Virginia Department of Transportation
A comprehensive overview of all job duties and requirements of the flagger position in a work zone.
Pennsylvania Work Zone Pocket Guide
PA Department of Transportation
This Handbook was developed for use by personsinvolved in maintenance, construction, or utility work on or along Pennsylvania’s roadways.
Community Engagement Resource Guide
National Recreation & Park Association
This resource guide divides the engagement process into four major themes that will help park and recreation professionals better meet the needs of all people who are impacted by projects and plans:
