{"id":2002,"date":"2025-09-08T12:26:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T16:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assetworks2stg.wpengine.com\/eam\/?p=2002"},"modified":"2025-09-08T14:06:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T18:06:22","slug":"how-smart-asset-management-keeps-parks-beautiful-year-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.assetworks.com\/eam\/blog\/how-smart-asset-management-keeps-parks-beautiful-year-round\/","title":{"rendered":"How Smart Asset Management Keeps Parks Beautiful Year-Round"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2002\" class=\"elementor elementor-2002\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e8a341 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6e8a341\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc3c6d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc3c6d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-xxs\" dir=\"ltr\">Public parks are vital to our communities. They are spaces for recreation, relaxation, and connection with nature. For parks and recreation directors, maintaining these green spaces is a year-round commitment that involves managing a diverse portfolio of assets\u2014from playgrounds and benches to irrigation systems and trails. Keeping everything safe, functional, and beautiful requires more than just hard work; it demands a smart, strategic approach. This is where smart asset management comes into play.<\/p><p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-xxs\" dir=\"ltr\">Effective asset management provides the framework you need to move from reactive repairs to proactive maintenance. By leveraging technology, you can optimize resources, ensure community safety, and keep your parks in pristine condition throughout the year. It&#8217;s about having the right information at the right time to make the best decisions for your facilities and your community.<\/p><p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-xxs\" dir=\"ltr\">This post will explore how a dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.assetworks.com\/eam\/\">Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)<\/a> system helps you achieve these goals. We will cover how it can transform your operations, improve efficiency, and ensure your parks remain a source of pride for everyone.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ba0422 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7ba0422\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50b1697 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50b1697\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Challenge of Maintaining Public Parks<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-454926f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"454926f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-xxs\" dir=\"ltr\">Managing a park system is a complex task. You are responsible for a wide range of assets spread across multiple locations. Each asset has a unique maintenance schedule, lifespan, and set of safety requirements. Without a centralized system, staying on top of it all can feel overwhelming.<\/p><p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-xxs\" dir=\"ltr\">Common challenges include:<\/p><ul class=\"pt-[9px] pb-xxs pl-5xl list-disc pt-[5px]\"><li class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" dir=\"ltr\" value=\"1\"><b><strong class=\"font-semibold\">Tracking Numerous Assets:<\/strong><\/b> Manually tracking thousands of assets\u2014from picnic tables and lighting fixtures to HVAC systems in community centers\u2014is inefficient and prone to error.<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" dir=\"ltr\" value=\"2\"><b><strong class=\"font-semibold\">Reactive Maintenance Cycles:<\/strong><\/b> When a swing breaks or a sprinkler head fails, teams rush to fix it. This &#8220;break-fix&#8221; model is costly, disruptive, and can lead to facility downtime and public dissatisfaction.<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" dir=\"ltr\" value=\"3\"><b><strong class=\"font-semibold\">Budget Constraints:<\/strong><\/b> Public agencies often face tight budgets. Justifying expenses for preventive maintenance or asset replacement requires solid data, which can be difficult to produce with manual or outdated systems.<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" dir=\"ltr\" value=\"4\"><b><strong class=\"font-semibold\">Ensuring Safety and Compliance:<\/strong><\/b> Adhering to safety regulations and documenting compliance is a critical responsibility. A lack of organized data can make audits and reporting a significant burden.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-xxs\" dir=\"ltr\">These obstacles can lead to declining facility conditions, increased operational costs, and potential safety risks for the community. A smart asset management solution directly addresses these issues by providing a clear, data-driven path forward.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c11837 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7c11837\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8e43e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e8e43e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Moving from Reactive to Proactive with an EAM<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ade3327 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ade3327\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-xxs\" dir=\"ltr\">An Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system is designed to help organizations manage the entire lifecycle of their physical assets. For parks and recreation departments, an EAM provides a single source of truth for all maintenance activities, from initial work requests to final inspections.<\/p><p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-xxs\" dir=\"ltr\">By implementing a robust EAM like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.assetworks.com\/eam\/\">AssetWorks EAM<\/a>, you can transition from a reactive maintenance culture to a proactive one. This shift empowers your team to anticipate needs, schedule preventive maintenance, and extend the life of your assets.<\/p><p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-xxs\" dir=\"ltr\">Key benefits include:<\/p><ul class=\"pt-[9px] pb-xxs pl-5xl list-disc pt-[5px]\"><li class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" dir=\"ltr\" value=\"1\"><b><strong class=\"font-semibold\">Centralized Asset Inventory:<\/strong><\/b> Know exactly what you have, where it is, and what condition it&#8217;s in. A comprehensive inventory is the foundation for effective maintenance planning.<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" dir=\"ltr\" value=\"2\"><b><strong class=\"font-semibold\">Automated Work Orders:<\/strong><\/b> Streamline the entire maintenance process. An EAM can automatically generate work orders for preventive tasks, route them to the right technicians, and track their completion in real time.<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" dir=\"ltr\" value=\"3\"><b><strong class=\"font-semibold\">Data-Driven Decision-Making:<\/strong><\/b> Use historical data on repairs, costs, and labor to make informed decisions about when to repair or replace an asset. This helps you optimize your budget and allocate resources effectively.<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" dir=\"ltr\" value=\"4\"><b><strong class=\"font-semibold\">Improved Team Efficiency:<\/strong><\/b> Technicians in the field can access work orders, asset histories, and manuals on their mobile devices, enabling them to complete jobs faster and more accurately.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-xxs\" dir=\"ltr\">This proactive approach not only keeps your parks beautiful but also enhances safety and reduces long-term operational costs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e98b725 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e98b725\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b56fbd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b56fbd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Features That Drive Efficiency and Beauty<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ffbced elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ffbced\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A modern EAM system offers a suite of tools specifically designed for the needs of <a class=\"text-link underline underline-offset-4\" dir=\"ltr\" href=\"https:\/\/www.assetworks.com\/eam\/parks-and-recreation\/\">parks and recreation departments<\/a>. These features work together to create a seamless, efficient maintenance operation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba4e3b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ba4e3b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Integrated Maintenance Data<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cf0ec7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cf0ec7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-xxs\" dir=\"ltr\">Imagine having all the information about an asset\u2014its purchase date, warranty details, maintenance history, and associated costs\u2014in one accessible location. An EAM with integrated maintenance data makes this possible. When a work order is created for a playground inspection, the technician can instantly see the last time it was serviced, what parts were used, and if there are any outstanding issues.<\/p><p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-xxs\" dir=\"ltr\">This level of insight allows your team to diagnose problems more quickly and perform more effective repairs. It also eliminates the need to dig through paper files or multiple spreadsheets, saving valuable time and reducing frustration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-213c1c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"213c1c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mobile Data Input for Field Teams<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e88639c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e88639c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-xxs\" dir=\"ltr\">Your maintenance staff spends most of their time in the field, not behind a desk. An EAM with a strong mobile component allows technicians to receive work orders, update their status, record labor hours, and add notes directly from a smartphone or tablet with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.assetworks.com\/eam\/api-suite\/\">AssetWorks Mobile App<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-xxs\" dir=\"ltr\">This real-time data flow provides supervisors with an accurate, up-to-the-minute view of all ongoing work. It also improves data accuracy by capturing information at the source, eliminating the errors that can occur with manual data entry at the end of the day. For example, a crew can document a completed tree-trimming job, including photos of the site, before moving on to their next task.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9190c27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9190c27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Powerful Reporting and Analytics<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cfcfe3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1cfcfe3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-xxs\" dir=\"ltr\">How do you justify a budget request for new playground equipment? With data. An EAM&#8217;s reporting tools allow you to generate detailed reports on asset performance, maintenance costs, and team productivity.<\/p><p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-xxs\" dir=\"ltr\">You can use these reports to:<\/p><ul class=\"pt-[9px] pb-xxs pl-5xl list-disc pt-[5px]\"><li class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" dir=\"ltr\" value=\"1\"><b><strong class=\"font-semibold\">Identify Problem Assets:<\/strong><\/b> Pinpoint assets that require frequent, costly repairs and build a data-backed case for their replacement.<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" dir=\"ltr\" value=\"2\"><b><strong class=\"font-semibold\">Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):<\/strong><\/b> Monitor metrics like work order completion rates, preventive vs. reactive maintenance ratios, and asset downtime.<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" dir=\"ltr\" value=\"3\"><b><strong class=\"font-semibold\">Demonstrate Compliance:<\/strong><\/b> Easily produce reports for audits that show your department is meeting all safety and regulatory standards.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-xxs\" dir=\"ltr\">These analytics provide the business intelligence needed to manage your <a class=\"text-link underline underline-offset-4\" dir=\"ltr\" href=\"https:\/\/www.assetworks.com\/eam\/facilities\/\">facilities<\/a> strategically and demonstrate the value of your maintenance efforts to stakeholders.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1591ac e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b1591ac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc531a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fc531a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Success in Action: Seattle Parks and Recreation<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18ae63e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18ae63e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Seattle Parks and Recreation, managing over 6,400 acres of parkland and 485 parks, transformed its operations with AssetWorks EAM. Moving from an outdated system, they implemented a smarter approach to asset management. Results included a comprehensive asset inventory, streamlined work management, and improved data-driven planning. Learn more about their success in the\u00a0<a class=\"text-link underline underline-offset-4 text-left\" title=\"null\" href=\"https:\/\/www.assetworks.com\/eam\/case-studies\/eam-seattle-parks-recreation-case-study\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">full case study<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22cc4c1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"22cc4c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4625493 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4625493\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Start Your Journey to Smarter Park Management<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30db62a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30db62a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-xxs\" dir=\"ltr\">Maintaining beautiful and safe public parks is a mission-critical function for any community. By embracing smart asset management, parks and recreation departments can overcome common challenges and build a sustainable, proactive maintenance program. An EAM system provides the tools you need to optimize resources, enhance efficiency, and ensure your parks remain vibrant spaces for generations to come.<\/p><p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-xxs\" dir=\"ltr\">If you are ready to explore how an EAM can help you manage your park assets more effectively, we can help. A dedicated solution gives you the clarity and control needed to ensure your community&#8217;s green spaces always look their best.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3215d5f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3215d5f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56d0f34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56d0f34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Learn more about how AssetWorks EAM can support your parks and recreation department <\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bceb52 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3bceb52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.assetworks.com\/eam\/request-a-demo\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Request A Demo<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Public parks are vital to our communities. They are spaces for recreation, relaxation, and connection with nature. For parks and recreation directors, maintaining these green spaces is a year-round commitment that involves managing a diverse portfolio of assets\u2014from playgrounds and benches to irrigation systems and trails. 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