Tool Shed

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.

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Cricket Pitch Guidelines

England and Wales Cricket Board, 2011

Recommended guidelines for the construction, preparation and maintenance of cricket pitches andoutfields.

Online Ballfield Dimensions & Reference Guide

Beacon Athletics, 2022

It’s everything you need to lay out your ballfield like a pro.

Native, Invasive, and Other Plant-Related Definitions

US Dept. of Ag, 2022

Technical definitions related to the management of plant species

Cool-Season Turfgrass Pest Management

Penn State University Extension, 2015

This study guide is designed to help potential pesticide applicators prepare for the PA state certification exam in lawn and turf to meet the certification requirements listed in the state and federal guidelines.

Turf Pest Control

Kansas State University Extension, 2013

This manual provides detailed information on diagnosis and management of turfgrass diseases, insect pests, and weeds.

Integrated Management of Turfgrass Insects

Purdue University Extension, 2020

The goal of this publication is to provide property owners and turfgrass management professionals with basic information to: 1) properly identify the most common turfgrass insect pests of Indiana and adjacent states, 2) recognize insect damage, 3) understand insect biology and 4) formulate safe and effective pest management strategies.

Common Insects and Disease Pests of Turfgrasses & Ornamentals

Alabama A&M and Auburn Universities Extension, 2017

Use these images and brief descriptions to learn about the most common plant disease symptoms,insects, and related arthropods.

Maintenance Calendar for Cool-SeasonAthletic Fields

Virginia Coorperative Extension, 2021

Guideline for turfgrass maintenance schedules

Fall Lawn Care

Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020

The fall season is an important transition period ofturfgrass growth and development, and the management of your warm- and cool-season grasses at this time of year means a great deal in terms of anticipated success in your lawn the following spring.

Integrated Pest Management

National Park Service, 2022

Virtual training resources offered by the NPS

SAMPLE - Capital Project Request Guide

University of Wisconsin, 2019

Template stakeholder guide explaining how to fill our the CPR form

SAMPLE - Project Budget Worksheet

University of Wisconsin, 2019

Template worksheet to assist stakeholders to calculate capital project budgets

SAMPLE - Project Priority Tool

University of Wisconsin, 2019

Template spreadsheet to assist with capital project management and cost analysis

SAMPLE - Capital Project Request Form

University of Wisconsin, 2019

Template to be used for stakeholder request process

Capital Replacement Planning Manual

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 2003

Capital replacement planning means taking a long-term view of thephysical and financial needs of your property. A Capital Replacement Plan allows you to plan, budget or pay for largereplacements without large fee increases or emergency financing. This manual will help you reduce and even get rid of some of these risks.