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.
Tree Care Tips & Techniques
The Arbor Day Foundation
These comprehensive tree care tips will guide you through the process of selecting, planting, and caring for the right tree for your space.
Community Cleanup Resource Guide
Keep Philadelphia Beautiful
Guide to developing effective cleanup days
Mastering the Team Meeting
Harvard Business Review
This article offers tips for making the most of your meeting time.
Resources for Amusement Rides & Attractions
PA Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania’s amusement ride safety program is designed to ensure that all rides in the state meet stringent safety requirements.
Template - Monthly Aquatic Maintenance Log
Pennsylvania Park Maintenance Institute
Sample maintenance log to adapt for your operations.
Template - Monthly Facility Maintenance Log
Pennsylvania Park Maintenance Institute
Sample monthly facility maintenance log to adapt for your operations
Template - Equipment Inspection Checklist
Pennsylvania Park Maintenance Institute
Sample equipment inspection log to adapt for your operations
A Best Practices Guide to Building Partnerships
US Community Partnerships Interagency Policy Committee
This document provides guidance to help departments and agencies (collectively “agencies”) expand their use of partnerships.
Resource Guide for Building Effective Collaboration and Integrated Programming
Project Concern International
This guide is a collection of experiences, resources and research developed by known experts in the area of organizational and community development and its preparation is aimed at responding to the needs of an inter-organizational committee that is in the development phase.
The Dirty Dozen
Omaha Public Schools
Video outlining 12 Playground Hazards
Importance of Park Playground Inspections
The City of Irving
The Parks Department's Infrastructure and Safety team not only checks playgrounds, but also other equipment at parks.
How to Operate a Trench Ground Saw
The Home Depot
Trench Ground Saw is a compact and simple to operate mini-trencher. Ideal for irrigation, LP/Propane Gas Lines, low voltage electrical, drainage, root pruning, and silt fences.
How to Be a Better Listener
Project Management Videos
This video shows you why listening is so important and offers some practical tips to be better at it.
How to Make a New Team Member Feel Welcome
Project Management Videos
This video has some practical tips to facilitate team bonding and work better together.
How to Lead During a Crisis
Project Manangement Videos
This video shows you what to do if you suffer a crisis on your team or project.
