The Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast

By Productive Parks

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Episodes: 78

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A podcast for Parks and Recreation professionals who are working to change the game in the field.

Episode Date
Episode #78: Cicadas and Park Maintenance
May 02, 2024
Episode #77: Retaining Park Maintenance Employees
Apr 25, 2024
Episode #76: Asset Management for Parks and Recreation
Apr 04, 2024
Episode #75: Sustainable Landscape Management for Parks
Mar 21, 2024
Episode #74: Playground Maintenance for the Spring
Mar 08, 2024
Episode #73: Tips for Hiring Seasonal Employees
Feb 22, 2024
Episode #72: Recreation Facility Winter Parking Lot Maintenance
Feb 08, 2024
Episode #71: Parks and Recreation Trends for 2024
Jan 26, 2024
Episode #70: Preventive Maintenance for Recreation Facility HVAC Systems
Jan 11, 2024
Episode #69: Questions to Ask Before Choosing a CMMS
Dec 28, 2023
Episode #68: Addressing Winter Playground Issues
Dec 14, 2023
Episode #67: Benefits of Native Plantings in Parks
Nov 30, 2023
Episode #66: Solutions for Noisy Pickleball Courts
Nov 16, 2023
Episode #65: Choosing Trash Receptacles for Your Sites
Nov 02, 2023
Episode #64: Planning Parks Maintenance for Next Year
Oct 19, 2023
Episode #63: 2 Common Methods for Parks Preventative Maintenance
Sep 28, 2023
Episode #62: Effective Recreation Facility Maintenance Management
Sep 15, 2023
Episode #61: Five Steps to Developing a Maintenance Program
Sep 01, 2023
Episode #60: Trail Maintenance to Avoid Common Issues
Aug 17, 2023
Episode #59: Benefits of Playground Inspections
Aug 03, 2023
Episode #58: Understanding Playground Surfacing: Unitary Materials
Jul 20, 2023
Episode #57: Understanding Playground Surfacing: Loose Fill Options
Jul 07, 2023
Episode #56: Late Summer Turfgrass Management
Jun 29, 2023
Episode #55: Maintaining Asphalt Paths
Jun 22, 2023
Episode #54: Light Pollution and What We Could Do About It
Jun 15, 2023
Episode #53: Natural Playgrounds: Is Old New Again?
Jun 08, 2023
Episode #52: Common Fungal Lawn Diseases and How to Treat Them
Jun 01, 2023
Episode #51: Holding Effective Maintenance Team Huddles
May 25, 2023
Episode #50: Ballfield Maintenance for Safer Softball and Baseball Games
May 18, 2023
Episode #49: Paper vs. Digital Work Order Systems
May 11, 2023
Episode#48: Developing and Maintaining a Community Garden
May 04, 2023
Episode #47: Linear Parks and Their Maintenance
Apr 27, 2023
Episode #46: Tips for Planting and Maintaining Trees
Apr 20, 2023
Episode #45: Should Your Agency Create a Dog Park?
Apr 13, 2023
Episode #44: Tips to Improve Your Work Order System
Apr 06, 2023
Episode #43: Spring Turf Maintenance: Preparing for the Growing Season
Mar 30, 2023
Episode #42: Sign Maintenance and Graffiti Removal
Mar 23, 2023
Episode #41: Tips for Adding Signs to Your Assets
Mar 16, 2023
Episode #40: Networking at Conferences and Trade Shows
Mar 09, 2023
Episode #39: Playground Planning Trends for 2023 and Beyond
Mar 02, 2023
Episode #38: Risk Management in Parks and Recreation
Feb 23, 2023
Episode #37: Winter Roofing Issues for Recreation Facilities
Feb 16, 2023
Episode #36: Developing a Leadership Mindset
Feb 09, 2023
Episode #35: Maintenance Planning for Gyms and Recreation Centers
Feb 02, 2023
Episode #34: Do Your Natural Areas Need Prescribed Burns?
Jan 26, 2023
Episode #33: What Plow Drivers Should Keep in Their Trucks
Jan 19, 2023
Episode #32: Motivating Employees for Better Job Satisfaction
Jan 12, 2023
Episode #31: Managing Invasive Plant Species in Our Parks
Jan 05, 2023
Episode #30: Managing Burnout in Maintenance Teams
Dec 29, 2022
Episode #29: Nature Based Solutions for Parks Departments
Dec 22, 2022
Episode #28: Emergency Management in Parks and Recreation Organizations
Dec 15, 2022
Episode #27: Setting Up Vehicle Inspections for Your Fleet
Dec 08, 2022
Episode #26: Evaluating Maintenance Employee Performance
Dec 01, 2022
Episode #25: Maintaining Pickleball Courts
Nov 23, 2022
Episode #24: Pickleball Court Installation Options to Explore
Nov 17, 2022
Episode #23: Pickleball Courts: What to Consider Before Installing
Nov 10, 2022
Episode #22: Addressing Resistance to Maintenance Management Software
Nov 03, 2022
Episode #21: What to Consider When Purchasing Maintenance Equipment
Oct 27, 2022
Episode #20: Types of Parks and Recreation Software
Oct 20, 2022
Episode #19: Snow Thrower Preparation & Safety
Oct 13, 2022
Episode #18: Tips for Using and Maintaining Chainsaws
Oct 06, 2022
Episode #17: Sustainability Plans for Parks & Recreation Agencies
Sep 29, 2022
Episode #16: 4 Essential Maintenance Manager Skills
Sep 22, 2022
Episode #15: Standard Operating Procedures for Maintenance Management
Sep 15, 2022
Episode #14: Winterizing Commercial Lawn Mowers
Sep 06, 2022
Episode #13: Time Management for Maintenance Teams
Sep 01, 2022
Episode #12: Using Standing Work Orders
Aug 28, 2022
Episode #11: 7 Important Facility Maintenance Inspections
Aug 25, 2022
Episode #10: Park Maintenance and Public Safety
Aug 18, 2022
Episode #9: Commercial Outdoor Lighting Maintenance
Aug 11, 2022
Episode #8: Playground Safety Inspection Checklists: What to Include
Aug 02, 2022
Episode #7: Summer Lawn Care: Helping Turfgrass Survive Droughts
Aug 02, 2022
Episode #6: Should You Reconsider Mowing Habits?
Aug 02, 2022
Episode #5: Reducing Scheduling Conflicts Between Staff and Visitors
Jun 10, 2022
Episode #4: Fleet Maintenance
Jun 08, 2022
Episode #3: How Maintenance Crews Help Protect the Environment
Jun 06, 2022
Episode #2: Setting Up Future Parks Professionals for Success
May 29, 2022
Episode #1: Maintaining Baseball Fields
May 27, 2022