US NRPA standards for provision of parks, picnic areas and trails defining:\n- service area\n- desirable size\n- acres/1000 residents\n- desirable site characteristics and facilities\n- occupancy/capacity guidelines (at one time, per day, turnover rates)
US NRPA standards for active recreation and sports facilities showing:\n- recommended space requirements\n- recommended size and dimensions\n- recommended orientation\n- number of units per population\n- service radius\n- location notes
US NRPA Agency Accreditation Standards for parks and recreation. Very detailed and comprehenisve with sections on:\n- Agency Authority, Role and Responsibility\n- Planning\n- Organization and Administration\n- Human Resources\n- Financial Management\n- Programs and Services Management\n- Facility and Land Use Management\n- Public Safety, Law Enforcement and Security\n- Evaluation and Research
Standards for land dedication and facility development based on measures of consumer demand in smaller communities. Based on the premise that needs in these communities differ from those in larger urban centres
A Parks Canada guide to the protection, restoration and rehabilitation of historic sites, buildings and landscapes
A comprehensive guide prepared by the Municipal Research and Services Centre of Washington with a section on parks, open space and recreation facility standards. Addresses both provision and quality. Also looks at dense urban areas, smaller cities, commercial areas, and special groups
Very specific guidelines and standards for the development of provincial parks and related facilities - resource oriented rather than urban approach
Detailed recommendations for pool operations in 9 sections:\n- emergency preparedness\n- public safety/sanitation\n- staff safety\n- staff qualifications\n- operating systems\n- pool chemistry\n- pool design\n- pool area equipment\n- water/air quality
Detailed quality standards for landscaped/hardscaped areas, recreational areas and related amenities/structures, including:\n- lawns\n- ornamental gardens, shrubs and ground covers\n- trees\n- hardscapes and trails\n- open space\n- turf athletic fields\n- outdoor athletic courts\n- children's play areas\n- dog play areas\n- restrooms\n- parking lots and roads\n- waste and recycling receptables\n- benches, tables and grills\n- amenities and structures
Lists scheduled maintenance activities (type and frequency) for:\n- athletic factilities and competitive fields\n- playgrounds\n- pavilion/shelter facilities\n- tennis courts\n- basketball courts\n- sand volleyball courts\n- ponds\n- parks: general standards
Extremely detailed (707 pages) standards related to park/facility design, construction, operation and maintenance:\n- grounds and layout\n- buildings\n- furniture\n- structures\n- roads and trails\n- water systems\n- sewer/sanitation systems\n- signs\n- drafting and filing standards
Standards and procedures related to:\n- coaches\n- administrator and coaches training\n- parents and spectators\n- league responsibilities
Extremely detailed (over 800 pages) standard operating procedures related to:\n- policy development\n- roles and responsibilities\n- pre-job planning, meetings and communication\n- meetings\n- inspections\n- communicaqtion\n- requirements of a safety program\n- supervision\n- occupational health and safety committees\n- training\n- records and statistics \n- confined space entry\n- emergency procedures\n- first aid equipment and services\n- incident/accident investigation\n- lock out\n- machinery, equipment and maintenance\n- personal protective equipment\n- physical, chemical and biological monitoring\n- transportation of dangerous goods\n- violence in the workplace\n- workplace hazardous materials information system
A strategic approach to facility management with emphasis on:\n- program planning\n- capital planning\n- project management\n- site design\n- construction.\n\nIncludes design and construction standards
Developed by the City Parks Alliance (CPA) and National Association for Olmsted Parks (NAOP) partnership, the objectives of the Parks Practices Web site are to: \n*Highlight the experiences of city parks organizations from around the country - both our successes and failures. \n*Facilitate a sharing of lessons learned.\n*Provide opportunities for interaction among city park leaders and citizens.\n*Strengthen further interest in the role of parks as centers of our common heritage, a strong network of park supporters, and greater investment in revitalizing city parks across the country - resulting in healthier and more vibrant urban communities.
Hosted by Minnesota, an opportunity for sharing of best practices, practical guidelines and success storied related to:\n- administration\n- development\n- facility maintenance and operations\n- funding\n- historic site management\n- interagency agreements and public/private partnerships\n- land acquisition\n- legislation and advocacy\n- marketing\n- natural resources management\n- outdoor education\n- planning\n- quality of visitor experiences\n- recreation programming\n- research
A National Park Service look at some of the world's most outstanding parks - identifying best practices related to:\n- landscape standards\n- design\n- visitor information\n- maintenance\n- events management
A series of very detailed best management practices for the management and maintenance of landscaped and nutural parkland and the individual assets included within those areas:\n- construction site managment\n- greenhouse operations\n- integrated pest management\n- irrigation management\n- natural areas\n- nursery operations\n- plant bed management\n- trees\n- turf management
A Delphi survey of national experts in accessibility by Indiana University for the National Centre on Accessibility. Developed consensus on 13 best practices
A paper published in the Journal of Park and Recreation Administration that provides a literature review of promising practices and through agency interviews identifies practices related to:\n- hiring and training staff\n- physical and program accessibility\n- funding initiatives \n- networking\n- marketing\n- evaluation
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A resource facilitated by Alberta Recreation and Parks and ACE (Active Engaged Communities) to support the development and use of the Service Excellence Framework. The resource can be used to: - define, monitor and recognize outstanding performance in recreation and parks services - support age...
Updated on May 15, 13
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