10-Minute Walk Local Policy Framework
Maintenance & Operations
Sustaining Quality and Trust
Maintenance and operations policies set the standards that keep parks clean, safe, and welcoming. They guide routine upkeep, safety measures, and community stewardship to ensure every park delivers the same high-quality experience, no matter the neighborhood.
When paired with dedicated funding and active community engagement, these policies create well-cared-for parks that support recreation, strengthen social connections, and enhance community health.
REPORT
The State of Park System Operations and Maintenance
10-Minute Walk Communities of Practice
Through the Park Equity Communities of Practice, a year-long series of virtual convenings, we’ve explored the challenges and opportunities of city park system operations and maintenance alongside park practitioners across the country. That exploration has been supplemented with research into a select group of public and nonprofit park organizations to investigate best practices for park system operations and maintenance.
In this report, we identified challenges in park system operations and maintenance and examine the following:
- State of the field
- Funding for public park and recreation agencies
- Alternative Management Entities
- Park system operations and maintenance policies
- Measuring and reporting performance
Check back soon for policy briefs, reports and other resources!