March 2022

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Volume 20 | Issue 8

Park Maintenance

It’s time to dig out from winter and get the parks ready for the summer season. Whether it’s raking the last of the leaves out of flower beds or prepping equipment to begin mowing, blowing, and digging again, start thinking about those tasks that are going to lead to a smoother maintenance season. Your budget and your employees will thank you.

Enjoy!

 
 
 
 
 
 

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This Month’s Articles

Featured
Take The Time
Andrew Greess
Take The Time
Andrew Greess

Imagine you’ve made a commitment to complete a job by a certain date. You have great equipment and skilled, trained technicians. But, when the employee gets to the job site, the equipment fails. This is a frustrating, stressful, and expensive event that has likely occurred for countless maintenance managers.

Andrew Greess
Indiscriminate Disinfecting
Doug Gatlin
Indiscriminate Disinfecting
Doug Gatlin

Last year, the National Recreation and Park Association published a set of guidelines to help park and recreation professionals recover from the pandemic, safely reopen their doors, and welcome children—and their parents—back to their facilities. Their guidance, which focused on proper cleaning and disinfecting, was based on a “reopening” program created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in April 2020.

Doug Gatlin
Ace In The Hole
Gail Loskill
Ace In The Hole
Gail Loskill

Faced with the same challenges of other municipal-golf programs, the city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, took a creative approach. What resulted was a facility that provides recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities and the entire community.

Gail Loskill
Youth Sports Administration 101: Have A Plan
Jason Schaitz
Youth Sports Administration 101: Have A Plan
Jason Schaitz

All league administrators should have a budget in place before taking a single registration. The budget should estimate revenue and expenses and separate them as individual line items.

Jason Schaitz
Managing Routine Maintenance
Jefferey Spivey
Managing Routine Maintenance
Jefferey Spivey

Among many reasons, park maintenance is important to ensure the safety of public facilities, protect investments in public lands, and position parks as a source of pride for local communities. But parks departments often have to juggle preventative work with other concerns, including emergencies, staffing shortages, and the addition of new parks or other construction projects.

Jefferey Spivey
Revitalizing Park Infrastructure: Part 1
Chad Atterbury and Brandon Sobiech
Revitalizing Park Infrastructure: Part 1
Chad Atterbury and Brandon Sobiech

For those people who work in parks, there are few things sadder than to see a run-down, forgotten park—especially knowing what a great one can do for a community. Thankfully, as cities expand and mature communities begin to reinvest in older neighborhoods, there is increasing interest in reviving aging park infrastructure.

Chad Atterbury and Brandon Sobiech
Things To Do At Day Camp
Silvana Clark
Things To Do At Day Camp
Silvana Clark

In the early 1980s, I had my first real job at a parks and recreation department. It had a strong sports program but lacked the typical day camps, craft programs, or dance classes that most other departments had.

Silvana Clark
In The Eyes Of A Crisis
Ron Ciancutti
In The Eyes Of A Crisis
Ron Ciancutti

From the moment you come to life outside the womb, you search for some sign of comfort. You are conditioned to seek this, indicating all is well.

Ron Ciancutti
EAPs
John Engh
EAPs
John Engh

With the summer months approaching, I am reminded of a specific incident that could have ended in tragedy during my youth-sports experiences decades ago. I was 16 years old and participating in pre-season football practice.

John Engh
The Price of Fame
Rodney Auth
The Price of Fame
Rodney Auth

My brother was walking the streets of Chicago between meetings when he saw a familiar face coming towards him. He looked. Looked again. And then approached the man.

Rodney Auth
Calendar
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Calendar
Guest User

Industry events you won’t want to miss. Check out what’s coming up.

Guest User
This-N-That
Guest User
This-N-That
Guest User

A collection of news items, product announcements and event notices designed to keep you on the cutting edge.

Guest User
 
 
 
 

Product Review

Product Reviews
Kaivac AutoVac Stretch
Kaivac AutoVac Stretch

Designed for extreme soil removal in all types of settings with autoscrubber performance—but at a fraction of the cost—this wide-area floor-cleaning system also improves worker productivity—another cost savings. And the AutoVac is designed with sustainability in mind. Green Seal certified, it uses up to 75-percent less water and 66-percent less chemicals than comparable floor-cleaning systems.

https://kaivac.com/

Luminis Faux Wood Finishes
Luminis Faux Wood Finishes

Luminis is offering faux wood finishes for a range of its exterior luminaires. With realistic grain and knots, the faux wood finish has the look and feel of real wood. Landscape architects and designers can bring the warmth and natural charm of wood to any outdoor environment. Ten colors are available, each of which is UV stabilized so there is no concern for weather or wear.

www.luminis.com

Adventure Golf Bunkers & Bumps Putting Course
Adventure Golf Bunkers & Bumps Putting Course

Adventure Golf & Sports (AGS) is introducing Bunkers & Bumps (B&B), a new style of putting course that is like a miniaturized real golf course with enhanced topography, artificial putting and rough turf, along with faux sand bunkers protecting or challenging certain shots. An 18-hole course is condensed to fit 12,000 square feet and a nine-hole course will fit in 6,000 square feet.

(231) 922-8166

www.AGSGolfandSports.com.

Aqua&more Touch Deck
Aqua&more Touch Deck

Touch Deck PVC is a reinforced membrane created to renovate and waterproof decks in aquatic facilities—from water parks and wave pools to athletic facilities or community pools. This 80-mil thick membrane renovates decks to make them waterproof and slip-resistant—a terrific solution for common deck problems including cracks, chips, peeling paint, and more. Provides long-term ease of maintenance. Ideal for renovation or new construction. Available in a variety of colors.

(732) 569-7750

www.aquaandmore.com

Ex-Cell Kaiser Arena Series
Ex-Cell Kaiser Arena Series

These 51-gallon receptacles are ideal for sports arenas, stadiums, concert halls, college campuses, and any other facility with a bold identity. The units feature a diagonal perforated pattern punched into the body with the option of a satin stainless-steel finish or one of Ex-Cell’s powder-coated finishes. Matching leak-proof rigid plastic liners accompany each unit. Available with the option of standard laser-cut graphics, custom logo/design graphics, or no graphics at all. Made for indoor or outdoor use, the units come with two different lid options—an aluminum dome top or a hooded rain top.

http://www.ex-cell.com

ClearSpan Bolt Up Building
ClearSpan Bolt Up Building

Designed for easy installation, the ClearSpan Bolt Up Building provides a structural solution for any operation on any property. The kits are weld free and bolt together for easy assembly, allowing a limited crew or group to put it together in just a day or two. The standard package includes an installation guide, framing, roof, cladding, trim, doors and all the required accessories to complete a fully functional and professional-looking building. The buildings are rated for up to 145 mph wind loads and 30-pound ground snow loads, and can withstand just about any region or climate, delivering a dependable structure at a competitive price point. Available in four sizes.

(866) 643-1010

www.clearspan.com

Pilot Rock DMS-TNT350 Disinfecting Mister
Pilot Rock DMS-TNT350 Disinfecting Mister

This a complete, self-contained machine to apply disinfectant to all kinds of surfaces—tables, benches, counter tops, lockers, restroom facilities, hand rails, playgrounds, vending machines, doorways—easily and quickly, inside and outside. The Quat-San sanitizer/disinfectant is applied in a mist to evenly coat surfaces. No wiping or rinse is necessary. Just let it air dry. The 75-foot hose and 25-foot electric cord gives you a long reach.

(800) 762-5002

https://www.pilotrock.com/product/site-amenities

John Deere Triplex Mowers
John Deere Triplex Mowers

The 2700 and 2750 PrecisionCut and E-Cut Hybrid Triplex Mowers are designed to provide premium cut quality regardless of operator with their password-protected TechControl system. The lightweight frame increases stability, grass catcher access, and reduces tire tracking. The three-axis lift system provides 42 degrees of contouring and 62-inch mowing width.

https://www.deere.com

 
 
 

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