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.
Turf Pest Control
Kansas State University Extension, 2013
This manual provides detailed information on diagnosis and management of turfgrass diseases, insect pests, and weeds.
Integrated Management of Turfgrass Insects
Purdue University Extension, 2020
The goal of this publication is to provide property owners and turfgrass management professionals with basic information to: 1) properly identify the most common turfgrass insect pests of Indiana and adjacent states, 2) recognize insect damage, 3) understand insect biology and 4) formulate safe and effective pest management strategies.
Common Insects and Disease Pests of Turfgrasses & Ornamentals
Alabama A&M and Auburn Universities Extension, 2017
Use these images and brief descriptions to learn about the most common plant disease symptoms,insects, and related arthropods.
Maintenance Calendar for Cool-SeasonAthletic Fields
Virginia Coorperative Extension, 2021
Guideline for turfgrass maintenance schedules
Fall Lawn Care
Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020
The fall season is an important transition period ofturfgrass growth and development, and the management of your warm- and cool-season grasses at this time of year means a great deal in terms of anticipated success in your lawn the following spring.
Integrated Pest Management
National Park Service, 2022
Virtual training resources offered by the NPS
SAMPLE - Project Priority Tool
University of Wisconsin, 2019
Template spreadsheet to assist with capital project management and cost analysis
SAMPLE - Capital Project Request Form
University of Wisconsin, 2019
Template to be used for stakeholder request process
SAMPLE - Capital Project Request Guide
University of Wisconsin, 2019
Template stakeholder guide explaining how to fill our the CPR form
SAMPLE - Project Budget Worksheet
University of Wisconsin, 2019
Template worksheet to assist stakeholders to calculate capital project budgets
SAMPLE - Capital Improvement Plan
Chicago Park District, 2020
Sample comprehensive multi-year plan for land acquisition and park development, new building construction, building and facility management, park site improvements, and technology and major equipment.
Parks & Recreation Facility Costs Calculation
Unknown
This article will discuss two (2) viewpoints of calculating facility/park cost –current methods or Square Footage and future methods or Facility Unit Service Capacity.
Cost Analysis for Improving Park Facilities to Promote Park-based Phys. Activity
NC State Extension, 2015
The goal of our analysis is to provide realistic and objective estimates of costs of providing park facilities that can increase physical activity. To our knowledge, no study has attempted to establish the financial costs associated with providing park facilities and amenities most supportive of physical activity during a park visit.
Six Qualities of Sustainable Infrastructure
World Economic Forum, 2020
The IDB Sustainability Framework is intended to support planning, designing, and financing of infrastructure that is economically, financially, socially, environmentally and institutionally sustainable.
SAMPLE - Superintendent’s Recommended Budget
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board, 2021
Sample budget justification from a large mid-western city
