The Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast

Episode #101: Tips for Balancing Park Maintenance and Special Events

Late spring and early summer…It’s that time of year when just about every park maintenance crew is struggling to keep their heads above water. And now they are being asked to help with some of the special events.
We all know special events are a big part of programming for parks and recreation agencies, and summer is full of them.
So, how can you make it easier for an already stressed, overextended park maintenance team?
In this episode of the Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast, learn some ways to help your agency get on the same page while providing the maintenance team the support and resources they need for special events during this busy time.
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The Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast is for busy professionals working to change the game in Parks and Recreation. If you liked this episode, please check out more of our park and recreation maintenance podcasts or view some articles on our blog (https://productiveparks.com/blog).
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Episode #100: Do Campgrounds Need Maintenance Management Software

There are a lot of different campgrounds out there. From the open space areas with strategically-placed bathrooms, grills, and garbage cans to resort-like sites with plenty of amenities. 
One thing is common for all these campsites--they require maintenance to give visitors a safe, positive experience.
But do campsites need a maintenance management system (CMMS) software to help the maintenance teams?
Maintenance management software can help campgrounds organize and prioritize their maintenance tasks, communicate more effectively, and keep better track of their assets
In this episode of the Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast, explore some ways maintenance management software can improve maintenance in campgrounds. Also, learn some things to consider if you think your campground needs a CMMS.
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The Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast is for busy professionals working to change the game in Parks and Recreation. If you liked this episode, please check out more of our park and recreation maintenance podcasts or view some articles on our blog (https://productiveparks.com/blog).
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Episode #99: What to Consider Before Purchasing Park Maintenance Equipment

There’s going to come a time when it is no longer feasible to repair some of your park maintenance equipment. You are going to have to replace the equipment.
You want to make sure you get your money’s worth out of the new equipment. And you want to make sure the maintenance equipment provides staff with the tools they need to effectively complete their tasks. 
After all, misguided or hasty equipment purchasing decisions can lead to breakdowns, disruptions in workflow, and equipment that is not appropriate for your agency.  
In this episode of the Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast, learn some of the things you may want to do before purchasing new park maintenance equipment.
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The Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast is for busy professionals working to change the game in Parks and Recreation. If you liked this episode, please check out more of our park and recreation maintenance podcasts or view some articles on our blog (https://productiveparks.com/blog).
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Episode #98: Tips for Training Seasonal Park Maintenance Workers

You worked hard to hire qualified seasonal staff to help with your parks maintenance operations. Well-trained seasonal staff helps your maintenance team operate more efficiently, provides support to full-time staff, and increases the chance that the seasonals will return next year.
Now it’s time to train the seasonal staff to set them up for success.
You want to be sure that they have everything they need to complete their tasks successfully throughout the season. A thorough, concise training program empowers your seasonal staff and prepares them for the busy growing season. 
In this episode of the Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast, get some tips and strategies to help create and implement an effective seasonal park maintenance staff training program.
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The Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast is for busy professionals working to change the game in Parks and Recreation. If you liked this episode, please check out more of our park and recreation maintenance podcasts or view some articles on our blog (https://productiveparks.com/blog).
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Episode #97: Organizing a Park Cleanup Event

A park cleanup event can be an excellent opportunity to address maintenance needs for your parks while getting the community involved. Community park cleanup events can help the maintenance team catch up on less skilled work like trash cleanup, weeding, removing invasive plants, and other beautification projects.
Don’t let that opportunity go to waste! A poorly planned cleanup event can mean work wasn’t completed correctly and the volunteers had a negative experience.  
In this episode of the Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast, learn how to make your next park cleanup event a success! From a small volunteer group to a community event, here are some steps to help plan, execute, and evaluate your next volunteer cleanup event.
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Episode #96: Repair or Replace Equipment: What to Consider

As a park and recreation agency, we all come to this crossroads…should we keep repairing older playground equipment, or is it time to replace it?
You want to provide the best play environments for your community but probably have budget constraints and a maintenance backlog. Still, the repairs are starting to get more expensive and frequent. Is it time to finally replace the playground equipment? 
 
In this episode of the Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast, get help answering the age-old question for park agencies–Should I repair or replace this aging playground equipment? We’ll talk about what to consider, what data you should be collecting now, and how to make the decision easier. 
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Episode #95: 6 Common Park Maintenance Challenges & How to Approach Them

Is your park maintenance team dealing with issues? Are there things that constantly nag at your park and recreation agency? Well, you are not alone. As much as you’d like to think other parks departments have it all together, they are likely struggling with at least some challenges. 
Despite parks and recreation agencies coming in all different shapes and sizes, they often encounter similar challenges. From aging infrastructure to interactions with the public, parks and recreation teams often find creative, proactive ways to address these problems.
In this episode of the Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast, explore 6 common challenges parks maintenance teams face. Also, get some ideas and inspiration by learning how other parks agencies have successfully approached them.
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The Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast is for busy professionals working to change the game in Parks and Recreation. If you liked this episode, please check out more of our park and recreation maintenance podcasts or view some articles on our blog (https://productiveparks.com/blog).
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Episode #94: Effective Communication for Park Operations

Communication. We do it every day. Conversations, phone calls, emails, and messaging…It seems nonstop. Yet communication remains to be one of the greatest challenges within many organizations–including parks and recreation agencies.
Technology may make communicating with one another easier, but it doesn’t necessarily make us better at it. Interactions among supervisory staff, administrators, and front-line workers need to be clear, concise, and respectful to foster a positive parks and recreation agency environment.
In this episode of the Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast, we explore how to improve communication between park maintenance teams, other departments, and administrators. Also, get tips and insights on how to promote a culture of open communication throughout your agency.  
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The Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast is for busy professionals working to change the game in Parks and Recreation. If you liked this episode, please check out more of our park and recreation maintenance podcasts or view some articles on our blog (https://productiveparks.com/blog).
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