Parks and Property Inspection and Maintenance Checklist: Mode 4
This Parks and Property PM Checklist is intended for use by employees, volunteers and administrative staff as a source of important information about the Parks Division and its’ operations. This is also to provide eachemployee or volunteer with a learning tool which will guide them in doing an effective and efficient job in the maintenance of any park system.
MaintainX
07/21/2022
Parks and Property Inspection and Maintenance Checklist: Mode 4
This Parks and Property PM Checklist is intended for use by employees, volunteers and administrative staff as a source of important information about the Parks Division and its’ operations. This is also to provide eachemployee or volunteer with a learning tool which will guide them in doing an effective and efficient job in the maintenance of any park system.
By grouping the properties into modes, and setting standards for each maintenance category in each mode, all properties will be clean, well maintained, and in proper working condition for use by the public. In addition, properties that are used the most will receive the highest levels of maintenance. Some properties may cross over between two or more modes, depending upon amenities available at that park.
Different Modes of Maintenance:
Mode 1 - Highest level mode of maintenance
Mode 2 - Mid-level mode of maintenance
Mode 3 - Low mode of maintenance
Mode 4 - Lower mode of maintenance
Basketball Courts
Sweep/blow as needed: Not applicable
Pressure wash: Not applicable
Net inspection: Not applicable
Bleacher/Players’ Bench Areas
Pressure wash concrete pads: Not applicable
Pressure wash bleachers/benches: Not applicable
Sweep/blow concrete pads: Not applicable
Inspect: Not applicable
Drinking Fountains
Clean (Remove debris, wipe): Not applicable
Grills
Inspect: Not applicable
Clean: Not applicable
Irrigation
Park turf watering: Not applicable
Athletic turf watering: Not applicable
Landscape Maintenance
Prune: 1/year where applicable
Inspect for Disease/Insects: 1/year where applicable
Weed: 2-3 years where applicable
Mulch (specify type): Up to 1 application/year with recycled, ground wood or chip mulch
Leaf & Tree Fruit Removal
Leaf removal/mulching: Up to 2/month – October 1 – December 31
Ginkgo fruit removal: Not applicable
Litter
Police entire area/collect litter: 2/month year round
Empty trash cans/replace liners: Up to 1/week year round
Clean trash cans: 2 Years
Park Benches/Picnic Tables
Inspect: 2/month – March 1 - November 30
Clean/wipe as required w/ disinfectant: 2/month – March 1 - November 30
Pressure wash: 1/season – March
Remove graffiti: Within 5 days of notification of existence
Paint/stain/sand: 1/year
Playgrounds
Inspect all playgrounds monthly: Year round
Restrooms
Clean: 2/week in season (March through November) 1/week out of season (December through February)
Remove graffiti: Within 5 days of notification of existence
Shelters
Sweep/blow: 1/month, or prior to rental
Pressure wash: 1/year (spring)
Remove graffiti: Within 5 days of notification of existence
Tennis Courts
Sweep/blow: Not applicable
Pressure wash: Not applicable
Net inspection: Not applicable
Leaf removal: Not applicable
Trees
Prune: 1/five years (low profile areas may not be pruned unless emergencies dictate otherwise)
Remove stumps: Within 120 days of tree removal (high profile areas; in low profile/wooded areas, stumps may not be removed)
Inspect: 1/five years
Turf/Grounds and Athletic Turf
Aerate: Not applicable
Fertilize: Not applicable
Mow: Not applicable
Weed contro: Selective control in highest profile areas only
Repair skinned areas: Not applicable
Park/Open Space Turf
Aerate: None
Fertilize: None
Weed control: Selective control in highest profile areas only
Mow/trim: 14 day cycles between March 15 – November 15; low maintenance areas 3x/year
Remove sticks/rocks/debris/etc.: 1/year
Source: MaintainX (Community Member)