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.
Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreationand Trails
US Department of Agriculture
This guidebook was written to help designers and managers apply FSORAG and FSTAG to their work and to provide guidance for integrating accessibility into outdoor recreation site and trail projects.
Urban Forestry Toolkit
US Forest Service
The U.S. Forest Service Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Urban Forestry in Your Community
Dialogue on Diversity
US Forest Service
Broadening the voices in urban and community forestry
Planning for Restoration After Invasive Pests
US Forest Service
Examples of state and private forestry efforts after Asian Longhorned Beetle infestation
How to Identify and Control Noninfectious Diseases of Trees
US Forest Service
Learn to identify nonliving disease agents that are a major cause of loss in forest and landscape trees.
Northeastern Forest Regeneration Handbook
US Forest Service
A Guide for Forest Owners, Harvesting Practitioners, and Public Officials
A Guide To Creating Accessible Play Spaces
Rick Hansen Foundation
The Accessible Play Spaces Toolkit is a practical guide to creating accessible play spaces for children of all abilities.
Accessible Swimming Pools and Spas
US Access Board
A summary of accessibility guidelinesfor recreation facilities
Accessible Sports Facilities
US Access Board
A summary of accessibility guidelinesfor recreation facilities
Accessible Play Areas
US Access Board
This guide is intended to help designers and operators in using the accessibility guidelines for play areas. These guidelines establish minimum accessibility requirements for newly constructed and altered play areas.
Pool Contamination Protocol
PA Department of Health
Protocol for fecal contamination in the pool
Quick Resource Guide for Winter Maintenance BMPs
PA Department of Environmental Protection
This quick resource guide was developed to provide information to municipalities on how to improve winter maintenance operations by utilizing best management practices (BMPs) for the two most utilized materials in winter maintenance operations: road salt (chloride-based deicers) and abrasives.
How to Shovel Packed Snow and Ice
This Old House
Step-by-step process for clearing sidewalks and paths with packed snow and ice.
Principles of Snow Plowing with a Truck
East Coast Facilities
Explanation of snow plowing with plow trucks.
Best Practice in Winter Maintenance
International Federation of Municipal Engineering
IFME member countries that experience heavy winters have collaborated to share information and practices in winter road maintenance.
