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.
Recreational Trails Program
US Dept. of Transportation
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funds to the States to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both nonmotorized and motorized recreational trail uses.
Trail Management Tools
US Forest Service
The Forest Service incorporates several standardized trail management concepts and tools in the administration and management of over 150,000 miles of National Forest System trails. These tools help ensure that each trail is designed, constructed, and maintained to provide the desired user experience and meet the management intent for the trail.
The Dirty Dozen of Playground Safety
NRPA
The Top 12 Safety Hazards in America’s Playgrounds
Federal Research Action Plan on Recycled Tire Crumb
US Environmental Protection Agency
EPA status report on the use of recycled tire crumbs for playing fields and play areas
Green Jobs Training
US Environmental Protection Agency
A Catalog of Training Opportunities forGreen Infrastructure Technologies
Green It Lancaster
City of Lancaster
City of Lancaster Green Infrastructure Plan
Playground and Water Safety Guidelines
Maryland State Dept of Education
Maryland State Dept. of Education Safety Guidelines
FY2020 Budget Justifications and Performance Information
National Park Service
These budget justifications are prepared for the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittees.
Raising Money for Your Parks
Park Pride
A Manual for Community Based Fundraising
Baseball Field Mound And Home Plate Maintenance
Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply
A tutorial on how to maintain a baseball field's pitcher's mound and home plate.
How To Renovate A Pitcher's Mound
Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply
This video will show how to restore a pitcher's mound
STMA Guide to International Soccer Pitch Maintenance
Sports Turf Managers Association
This guide explains how to maintain the turf grass on international soccer fields by showing mowing heights, fertilization, seeding and many more techniques.
Streamside Forest Buffers Preserving Water Quality
Greentreks
Studies by internationally acclaimed Stroud Water Research Center have shown that healthy forests bordering streams not only prevent numerous pollutants from reaching the water, but also multiply the stream's natural ability to cleanse itself of pollutants that do make their way into the water.
Husqvarna 455 Rancher Chainsaw Will Not Run
Small Engine DIY
This video demonstrates troubleshooting on a Husqvarna chainsaw that just would not start.
SAMPLE - Park Monthly Maintenance Plan
City of Greenville, SC - 2023
Sample plan to use as a template for maintenance operations
