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.
Plowing Intersections and Interchanges
MN DOT, 2018
Through a comprehensive nationwide survey, researchers gathered information about bestpractices for plowing ten different intersections andinterchanges.
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
