Parks and Property Inspection and Maintenance Checklist: Mode 5
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 5
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
Mode 5 - Lowest 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): 1/week between March and November (winterized late November through early March)
Grills
Inspect: 2/month in season
Clean: 2/month in season
Irrigation
Park turf watering: Not applicable
Athletic turf watering: Not applicable
Landscape Maintenance
Prune: Not applicable
Inspect for Disease/Insects: Not applicable
Weed: Not applicable
Mulch (specify type): 1/every 2 years, and only for highest profile locations using chip mulch
Leaf & Tree Fruit Removal
Leaf removal/mulching: Not applicable
Ginkgo fruit removal: Not applicable
Litter
Police entire area/collect litter: 2/month in season (1/month December through February)
Empty trash cans/replace liners: 1/week in season (2/month December through February)
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: Not Applicable
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 180 days of tree removal-high profile areas only (wooded areas-no stump removal)
Inspect: 1/five years
Turf/Grounds and Athletic Turf
Aerate: Not applicable
Fertilize: Not applicable
Mow: Not applicable
Repair skinned areas: Not applicable
Park/Open Space Turf
Aerate: None
Fertilize: None
Weed control: None
Mow/trim: 14 day cycles between March 15 – November 15; low maintenance areas 3x/year
Remove sticks/rocks/debris/etc.:None
Source: MaintainX (Community Member)