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 subscribers. 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.
Parks & Recreation Facility Costs Calculation
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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
Capital Replacement Planning Manual
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 2003
Capital replacement planning means taking a long-term view of thephysical and financial needs of your property. A Capital Replacement Plan allows you to plan, budget or pay for largereplacements without large fee increases or emergency financing. This manual will help you reduce and even get rid of some of these risks.
An Introduction to Strategic Capital Replacement Planning
Alternate Care Purchasing & Products,
Effective capital replacement planning requires that a facility prioritizesits capital replacement spending, using its business model and business objectives as guidelines. While business models and objectives will vary greatly from facility to facility, it is crucial that each facility establish priorities to effectively plan for capital replacement investments.
Rain Gardens - A Manual for Central Florida Residents
University of Florida - IFAS Extension, 2010
The purpose of this handbook is to provide homeowners with the tools needed to design, install and maintain a rain garden in a residential landscape. Many of the concepts can be transferred to commercial sites as well.
Rain Gardens - A How to Guide
Indiana Lake Michigan Coastal Program, 2011
This guide will assist you in the process of planting a rain garden. There are many ways to plant a rain garden, but the steps in this guide are designed to ensure your garden functions properly as a buffer to water runoff.
Rain Garden Maintenance
Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 2010
Slide deck from a presentation focused on rain garden training for landscapers.
Maintaining Your Rain Garden
University of Illinois Extension, 2017
Slide deck from a Master Gardener presentation giving an overview of rain garden design, and frequent maintenance tasks required to keep them functioning properly.
SAMPLE - Rain Garden Maintenance & Inspection Checklist
City of Pawtucket, RI, 2018
Sample checklist for operations or grounds staff responsible for maintaining rain gardens.
Rain Gardens
Natural Resources Conservation Service, 2005
This article is an overview of rain garden design principles and basic functionality.
VOLUNTEER TASKS - Rain Garden Maintenance
University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum, 2006
Sample training activity / education course outline intended for youth volunteer groups.
Rain Garden Inspection and Maintenance
Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 2010
Slide deck from an extension presentation focusing on post-construction rain garden inspection and maintenance tasks for the first 2 - 3 years of establishment.
SAMPLE - Sustainability Plan
Harvard University, 2014
Sample sustainability plan from a post-secondary educational institution.
