Parks and Property Inspection and Maintenance Checklist: Mode 1
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 1
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
Basketball Courts
Sweep/blow as needed: 1/week – March 1 – November 30
Pressure wash: 1/year – Spring
Net inspection: 1/month year round
Bleacher/Players’ Bench Areas
Pressure wash concrete pads: 2/year – March & July
Pressure wash bleachers/benches: 2/year – March & July
Sweep/blow concrete pads: 2/month – March 1 – November 30
Inspect: 1/week – March 1 – November 30
Drinking Fountains
Clean (Remove debris, wipe): 1/week – March 1 – November 30
Grills
Inspect: 1/week – March 1 – November 30
Clean: 1/week – March 1 – November 30
Irrigation
Park turf watering-up to 1”/week as needed: March 15 – November 30
Athletic turf watering-up to 1.5”/week as needed: March 15 – November 30
Landscape Maintenance
Prune: 2/year – early Spring, Summer (depend upon species)
Inspect for Disease/Insects: 1/month – March 1 - November 30
Weed: 1/month – March 1 - November 30
Mulch (specify type): 1 application/year with doubleshredded mixed hardwood
Leaf & Tree Fruit Removal
Leaf removal/mulching: 1/week (7 day cycle) – November 1 – December 31
Ginkgo fruit removal: 1/week – September 1 – November 30
Litter
Police entire area/collect litter: 3-5/week – March 1 – November 30 2/week – December 1 – February 28
Empty trash cans/replace liners: 1/day – March 1 - November 30 1/week – December 1 – February 28
Empty trash cans @ athletic fields: 1/day – March 1 - November 30 (early morning) 2/month – December 1 - February 28
Park Benches/Picnic Tables
Inspect: 1/week – March 1 - November 30
Clean/wipe as required w/ disinfectant: 1/week – March 1 - November 30
Pressure wash: 2/seaon – March & July
Remove graffiti: Within 5 days of notification of existence
Paint/stain/sand: 1/year
Playgrounds
Inspect all playgrounds monthly: Year round
Restrooms
Clean (Peak Season): 1/day – March 1 – November 30
Clean (Off Season-open restrooms only): 3-5/week-December 1-February 28
Remove graffiti: Within 5 days of notification of existence
Shelters
Sweep/blow: 1/week – March 1 – November 30 and/or prior to reservations
Pressure wash: 1/month – March 1 – November 30
Remove graffiti: Within 5 days of notification of existence
Tennis Courts
Sweep/blow: 2/month – March 1 – November 30
Pressure wash: 1/year – early Spring
Net inspection: 1/month year round
Leaf removal: 1/week - November 1 - December 31
Trees
Prune: 1/three years
Remove stumps: Within 30 days of tree removal
Inspect: 1/three years
Turf/Grounds and Athletic Turf
Aerate: 4/year between April 1 – October 31
Fertilize: 3/year between April 1 - October 31
Mow: 1/week – March 1 - November 30 (tall fescue, bluegrass) 3/week – May 1– September 30 (Bermuda grass) 1/week - October 1-November 1 (Bermuda grass)
Weed control/chemical applications: 3/season (spring, summer, fall)
Athletic Field Covers: Covered December 1-March 1 (tall fescue, bluegrass) Covered December 1-March 1 (overseeded Bermudagrass) Covered December 1-April 1 (bermudagrass-dormant)
Repair skinned areas: 1/day – game fields – March 1 - November 15 1/week – practice fields – March 1 - November 15
Park/Open Space Turf
Aerate: 2/year – Fall and Spring
Fertilize: 2/year – Fall
Weed control: 2/year – Spring and Fall
Mow/trim: 1/week – March 15 - November 15
Remove sticks/rocks/debris/etc.: 1/month year round (as needed)
Source: MaintainX (Community Member)