There is often a (very) brief period towards the middle of summer where your team gets a respite from everything happening over the last couple of months. As we all know, it doesn’t last long, but it provides an opportunity that should not be ignored.
Let’s face it, you have some very valuable staff on your team. Individuals who can fix a broken irrigation system, expertly spot issues with playground structures, and create amazing-looking sports fields.
Summer is a hectic time for parks and recreation agencies. Park maintenance teams are tasked with the landscaping and maintenance needs of parks and facilities. Add helping out with special events, and they may be overexerted and overstressed.
When you think of a campground, you may picture “roughing it” in solitude with just a tent and bonfire. Why would campgrounds need software to help with maintenance?
When it’s time to purchase new park maintenance equipment, you want to make sure you get your money’s worth. Finding the best equipment for park maintenance staff’s needs ensures they can get their jobs done safely and efficiently.
Training seasonal park maintenance staff shouldn’t be an afterthought.
You worked hard to secure quality seasonal staff for the busy season. Now it is time to make sure they get the training to complete their tasks successfully.
Seasonal or park clean-up events can be an excellent opportunity to get the community more involved in the parks they enjoy year-round.
Playgrounds provide the public with endless opportunities for fun, exercise, and quality time outdoors. However, as playgrounds age, a difficult decision must be made: Should the equipment be repaired or replaced?
Parks and recreation agencies come in all shapes and sizes. And at some point, all of them will come across challenges or problems. Despite how varied parks departments are, they have a lot of the same issues arise.
In this article, learn six common challenges park maintenance teams face and some ways other agencies have successfully approached them.
Parks and recreation agencies require effective communication to ensure the smooth running of their programming, special events, and everyday operations. Countless interpersonal interactions occur throughout the day, yet communication remains one of the greatest challenges within many organizations.