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.
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.
Some Basic Considerations for Each Phase of the RFP Process
Tech Soup
A good RFP can help ensure you have good vendors and your project is completed as planned. This article will help you get started writing good RFPs.
Sample Budgeting Templates
Smartsheet
Failure to properly budget can seriously impact your bottom line, and even jeopardize the success of your enterprise. By making and following a budget, you can better control costs, avoid overspending, and plan to meet financial goals.
Sample Work Order Templates
Smartsheet
Included on this page, you'll find a variety of helpful work order templates that are free to download, like a maintenance work order template, a service work order template, a printable work order request form, and many more.
Tools for Effective Team Meetings
Association of American Medical Colleges
Effective team meetings allow for open conversation that draws upon each members' knowledge, skills, and perspectives to solve problems and to support one another in achieving the team's collective goals.
