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.
A Green Guide for Waste Management and Recycling During Special Events
US National Parks Service
NPS and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed this guide to help private event organizers and park managers successfully plan waste reduction and recycling programs for special events held at national parks.
Trash Management and Recycling Handbook
Central Park Conservancy
The Central Park Conservancy Institute for Urban Parks — Trash Management and Recycling Handbook is a tool forurban park managers who are developing trash management strategies.
Tackling Litter and Flytipping in Recreational Spaces
Zero Waste Scotland
A practical guide to changing behavior
Selecting the Proper Adhesive for Your Stone Projects
Buildings Canada
This video will address selecting the right adhesive for your stone projects. It covers many key considerations that are often over-looked, such as the type of stone or compact material being bonded, structural or aesthetic purposes, indoor or outdoor use, drying time and the temperature during application.
Proper Baseball Field Maintenance
Hobgood Baseball Field Managers
Video intended for training volunteer baseball coaches how to maintain an infield after each use.
Checklist for Maintaining a Commercial Property
National Inspection Services
Essential elements of commercial buildings and the key items to inspect when evaluating the physical condition of any substantial structure.
Basic Steps for Using an Electric Power Washer
The Home Depot
An electric pressure washer is ideal for light-duty projects, such as patio furniture, screens, lawn care equipment, and vehicles. It’s great for cleaning where a gas-powered machine isn’t practical.
How to Operate a Concrete Breaker
The Home Depot
Basic operation steps for using a concrete breaker.
How to Use a Pipe Cleaner Drain Camera
The Home Depot
Introduction video on how to use a camera to find a blockage in your drainage system.
How to ProPress Copper Fitings
Roger Wakefield
Good and bad about using ProPress fittings rather than sweating a copper pipe.
How to Solder a Vertical Pipe
Got2Learn
Step-by-step technique for soldering a vertical copper pipe
How to Fix a Leaking Joint on Copper Pipe
Got2Learn
Here's a complete guide on how to repair a leaking joint whether it wasn't soldered correctly or it just started leaking in time, this guide will assist you in repairing it.
Using Data at Park and Recreation Agencies
National Recreation & Park Association
The NRPA research team developed a 13-question survey to gain an understanding of how park and recreation agencies are embracing data today and to identify the barriers that inhibit greater use of analysis.
Overview: Data Collection and Analysis Methods in Impact Evaluation
UNICEF
This brief provides an overview of the issues involved in choosing and using methods forimpact evaluations – that is, evaluations that provide information about the intended and unintended long-term effects produced by programs or policies.
Guidance for Preparing Standard OperatingProcedures (SOPs)
US Environmental Protection Agency
The development and use of SOPs are an integral part of a successful quality system as it provides individuals with the information toperform a job properly, and facilitates consistency in the quality and integrity of a product or end-result.
