Park Asset Management Plan (PAMP): an analysis of PAMP at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area

The Department of the Interior’s Asset Management Plan establishes a strategic direction for the management of assets within the Federal Real Property Asset Portfolio. Specifically, the Asset Management Plan addresses life cycle requirements of owned and leased buildings, structures, and land used for administrative purposes. Evaluation during the various phases of implementation of a Park Asset Management Plan can help identify ways to maximize effectiveness and improve efficiencies outlined in the implementation of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s Park Asset Management Plan. The methodology of this case study was conducted in two phases. The first phase looked to develop an understanding of the current state of the Park Asset Management Plan at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and determine the strengths and weaknesses of the multi-year implementation process. Data were collected through initial interviews of 16 individuals involved with the implementation of the Park Asset Management Plan at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Using data found in the interview process resulted in three recurring areas of focus: 1. Computerized maintenance management: specifically implementing, managing that information, and retaining that information. 2. Theory of maintenance management: specifically organizational perspective, prioritization, and staff management. 3. Issues in maintenance management: focusing on resistance to change, budget constraints, and an aging work force. The second phase consisted of recommendations in order to bridge the gap between the current Park Asset Management Plan and where it should currently be in its ten-year implementation plan. Six focus areas found in phase two were the primary topics for recommendations on improving Park Asset Management Plan implementation efforts at Golden Gate National Recreation Area. As a result of this research, facility managers at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area have a better understanding of the unique internal and external issues surrounding the Park Asset Management Plan, as well as a list of focused recommendations to better improve park planning efforts.