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 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.

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Bright ideas: 5 Strategies for Enhanced Outdoor Lighting

Claudia Capraru, Electrical designer

Outdoor lighting for facilities, parking areas and courts greatly affects how users experience your spaces. Learn how to create efficient and aesthetically pleasing lighting in your spaces.

Observational Forensics of Sick Shade Trees

Tree Care Industry Magazine

Trees do not usually die in a day. Learn how to identify potential trouble early and treat the tree before it enters the severe decline stage, where its fate is sealed. Several easily observable signs of tree trouble are discussed.

Be prepared for Extreme Heat

FEMA

With summer coming, learn the facts about extreme heat and how to keep yourself and your staff safe during these periods.

Maintenance Water Quality Management Systems

Vortex

Splashpads vary in their specific maintenance requirements due to differentiating factors such as Splashpad size, bathing load, water chemistry, operating environment, and climate. Before setting your maintenance schedule, it is important to first identify the level of maintenance required to keep your WQMS continually operating at peak efficiency.