Resource Library:

Management And Operation



posted May 27, 2020

Balancing Recreational Area Use with Homelessness and Vagrancy

This webinar will share how the City of Modesto, CA, dealt with the challenge of homelessness and vagrancy in their parks and trails.


published Apr 2021

Criteria for Trail Placement, Control Points, and Layout

The following criteria are used in order to determine suitable locations for new trails and trail reroutes within the Kremmling Field Office, Colorado



published Dec 2019

Organizational Development Skills and Competencies

by American Trails Staff

Specific skills used in development of organizations for trails and greenways work: creating and building a nonprofit organization; managing boards and staff; recruiting, training, and rewarding volunteers; managing finances and legal issues.


published Jun 2010

Trail Operation and Maintenance Requirements

The County of Cumberland, NJ studied a series of railroad corridors for possible trail use including maintenance responsibilities. The Feasibility Study was written by Campbell Thomas & Co. of Philadelphia, PA.


published Dec 2019

Trail Warriors

by Lora Goerlich with Equestrian Trails and Facilities Consultant LLC

American Trails contributor Lora Goerlich celebrates Trail Warriors-- park rangers, naturalists, maintenance workers, and staff-- who understand and care about real and sustainable trail access.


posted Feb 19, 2018

Transforming Existing Routes into Manageable, Enjoyable Trails for the Off- Highway Vehicle Community

by Margie Tatro with Reineke Construction

Basic principles of sustainable trail design and construction.


published Jun 2010

Triad Partnership Protects and Manages the Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin

by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

The Ice Age Trail Triad shows that the federal government, a state agency, and a nonprofit can all work together to accomplish a lot more than they could if they worked on their own.


Results from the Business Directory


Ballard*King and Associates

Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Ballard*King & Associates is a recreation consulting firm specializing in recreation and sports feasibility studies, parks and/or recreation master plans, operational audits and assessments for recreation, sports and wel...


2743 E. Ravenhill Circle, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126
(303) 470-8661 • [email protected]
https://ballardking.com/

Superior Hiking Trail Association

Two Harbors, Minnesota

The Superior Hiking Trail Association (SHTA) is a Minnesota nonprofit corporation dedicated to the construction, maintenance, management, and promotion of the Superior Hiking Trail.


731 Seventh Ave, Suite 2, Two Harbors, Minnesota 55616
(218) 834-2700 • [email protected]
https://superiorhiking.org/

City of Colorado Springs Parks

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services serves the citizens of Colorado Springs with integrity, through competent provision and management of parks, open spaces, urban forests, facilities, and recreation services that pr...


1401 Recreation Way, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905
(719) 385-5940 • [email protected]
https://coloradosprings.gov/parks

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