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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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Budget Crunch? You Can Still Renovate Your Field

Mary Helen Sprecher Sportsfield Management Online

Turf restoration could be within your budget.

Guidelines for Maintaining Streams in Your Community

PA DEP Informational Booklet

Packed booklet from PA DCNR. Download the PDF.

Smart Controls Optimize Park and Recreation Operations

Josh Gaunt

Technology can help you with your operations.

Growing Turf Under Shaded Conditions

Dr. John Harper, PSU

No lawn in shaded areas? Read on.

Lawn Establishment

Peter Landschoot, Ph.D, PSU

Guide to establishing a lawn area.

Staying on Track with Facility Maintenance

Mary Helen Sprecher Sportsfield Management Online

Don’t run away from Track and field issues. Read about them here.

Gym Equipment Maintenance Series

Jon Isaacs, Engineer

Several videos on how to adjust Gym Equipment.

Gym Equipment Maintenance Series

Jon Isaacs, Engineer

Several videos on how to adjust Gym Equipment.

Climber Safety; Know the Ropes

Berliner Play Equipment Informational

Short guide on rope safety and maintenance.

Overview of Pennsylvania’s Recreational Use of Land and Water Act

Andrew M. Loza and Debra Wolf Goldstein, Esq., Justin Hollinger, Esq.

Agencies' rights on public use.

Designing and Maintaining a Pool Maintenance Plan

Michelle Gable, AFO, CPO

A design a maintenance plan for your pool.

Reliable Ways to Increase Employee Retention

Bill Weber

Hold on to your employees by following some of the advice in this article.

From Software to Systems: How AI will Re-shape Parks & Recreation

Birju Kadakia

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here. Can it help your department?

Designing Trails for User Types

Do your trails fit your users?

A Brush with Discomfort- Poisonous Plants to Know

Steven Pregler

This summer, know and avoid these plants.