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.
Vandalism and Graffiti in Public Spaces: Clean up and Prevention
Dan Hendey, CPRE, CPSI, Director, The Maintenance Institute
Graffiti and vandalism are more than just an eyesore—they can make public spaces feel unsafe and cost communities significant time and money to repair. Vandalism in the form of graffiti, broken fixtures, or damaged landscaping is a crime. It can create safety hazards, deter visitors, and erode community pride. For maintenance staff and supervisors, tackling this problem is two-fold: prevention and remediation.
