Community Parks Recreation

Author : David Barth
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-21
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781610919333

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Parks and Recreation System Planning by David Barth Pdf

Parks and recreation systems have evolved in remarkable ways over the past two decades. No longer just playgrounds and ballfields, parks and open spaces have become recognized as essential green infrastructure with the potential to contribute to community resiliency and sustainability. To capitalize on this potential, the parks and recreation system planning process must evolve as well. In Parks and Recreation System Planning, David Barth provides a new, step-by-step approach to creating parks systems that generate greater economic, social, and environmental benefits. Barth first advocates that parks and recreation systems should no longer be regarded as isolated facilities, but as elements of an integrated public realm. Each space should be designed to generate multiple community benefits. Next, he presents a new approach for parks and recreation planning that is integrated into community-wide issues. Chapters outline each step—evaluating existing systems, implementing a carefully crafted plan, and more—necessary for creating a successful, adaptable system. Throughout the book, he describes initiatives that are creating more resilient, sustainable, and engaging parks and recreation facilities, drawing from his experience consulting in more than 100 communities across the U.S. Parks and Recreation System Planning meets the critical need to provide an up-to-date, comprehensive approach for planning parks and recreation systems across the country. This is essential reading for every parks and recreation professional, design professional, and public official who wants their community to thrive.

Author : Megha Budruk,Rhonda Phillips
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789048198610

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Quality-of-Life Community Indicators for Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management by Megha Budruk,Rhonda Phillips Pdf

While community quality-of-life indicators are gaining much needed attention in both scholarly work and practice, their application in the areas of parks, recreation and tourism management are not as well known. The applicability of indicator systems for natural resource and natural resource area management within the parks and recreation arena is very high, including urban parks and recreation programs and their influence on quality of life. Tourism is also an area that needs much more work in terms of assessing impacts as well as developing indicators for gauging progress in the long term. All three areas are an integrated discipline and most programs throughout the developed world are housed co-jointly. There are several researchers across the globe who are conducting innovative work in these areas. The editors feel that a volume on the topic will spur additional interests as well as serve to lead the research efforts.

Author : Christopher R. Edginton,Sam Lankford,Rodney B. Dieser,Rodney D. Dieser,Christopher L. Kowalski
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-02
Category : Community development
ISBN : 1571677895

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Community Parks and Recreation by Christopher R. Edginton,Sam Lankford,Rodney B. Dieser,Rodney D. Dieser,Christopher L. Kowalski Pdf

Over the past 150 years, communities have focused their attention on enhancing quality of life, health and wellness, and the greening of their environments through the provision of park and recreation services and amenities. The greening and beautification of communities as well as tying recreation services to clean economic development provide a direct connection between the work public park and recreation departments and community development. This text asks students to consider important questions, such as: What are the most important elements of a livable community? In what type of community they would like to live? How important are building social connections amongst family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and others? How are such relationships developed and sustained? What types of organizations are more likely to create such opportunities for building ones social capital? What agencies in the community are concerned with addressing environmental degradation and on the flipside enhancing community beautification and greening? All of these questions point toward the importance of public parks and recreation and its community development efforts. Community Parks & Recreation: An Introduction is organized into three major parts. Part I focuses on the History and Philosophical Foundations of Public Parks and Recreation. The major intent of this section is to provide an underpinning to assist the student in understanding the major dimensions of public parks and recreation and its impact socially, culturally, environmentally and economically. Part II of the book focuses on Managerial and Administrative Aspects of Park and Recreation Systems. This section of the book provides practical strategies for administrative activities, planning, marketing, budgeting, engaging the public and land acquisition. Part III of the book is focused on The Public Sector Service Provision in Parks and Recreation. This section of the book focuses on program and service delivery including chapters dealing with programming for community recreation, youth programming, programming for adults and seniors, programming special events and community-based therapeutic recreation. The authors of this text all share a deep interest in community, parks, and/or recreation services. At various times in their careers, they have have served as playground leaders, recreation specialists, youth leaders, community therapeutic recreation specialists, recreation center directors, recreation supervisors and/or directors of parks and recreation. The authors hold a strong commitment to community parks and recreation that is clearly reflected in this new text.

Author : California Park and Recreation Society
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0736067140

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Creating Community by California Park and Recreation Society Pdf

Creating Community will help you position your department to increase your budget and reposition it as a key player in the community. You'll learn to implement a VIP action plan as created by the California Park & Recreation Society. You'll also learn to make a case for your programs by communicating your plan to policy makers and others.

Author : Calgary (Alta.). Parks/Recreation Department
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Calgary (Alta.)
ISBN : PSU:000006554668

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Policy Statement and Planning Recommendations by Calgary (Alta.). Parks/Recreation Department Pdf

Author : Canadian Parks/Recreation Association,Fitness Canada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Festivals
ISBN : 091996317X

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Plan a Fitnic by Canadian Parks/Recreation Association,Fitness Canada Pdf

Author : Alberta. Alberta Community Development
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Outdoor recreation
ISBN : 0778522091

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Regulations, Alberta Provincial Parks and Recreation Areas by Alberta. Alberta Community Development Pdf

Author : Tyler Tapps,Mary Sara Wells
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 515 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781718212398

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Introduction to Recreation and Leisure by Tyler Tapps,Mary Sara Wells Pdf

Introduction to Recreation and Leisure, Fourth Edition With HKPropel Access, presents a comprehensive view of the multifaceted, expansive field of recreation and leisure. This full-color text grounds students in the historical, philosophical, and social aspects of the industry. Community parks and recreation departments, nonprofit organizations, and commercial recreation and ecotourism enterprises are thoroughly explored. Students learn about various enriching educational programs and services for people of all ages. The contributing authors are more than 40 professors and professionals from across the globe—including the United States, Canada, Europe, Brazil, China, and Nigeria—who offer international perspectives on the recreation and leisure industries. The text illustrates the wide breadth of opportunities within this diverse profession and explores current issues in the world that have an impact on the field. The fourth edition offers the following new features: Related online learning materials delivered through HKPropel that offer opportunities to engage with and better understand the content Content that reflects the global impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has changed recreation and leisure experiences Updated content on environmental sustainability, health and wellness, social equity, and quality of life An expanded look at esports The book is organized into three parts. Part I provides the foundation of the industry, including an introduction, history, and philosophical concepts. Part II introduces various sectors and areas of the field. Part III presents the different types of programming found in recreation and leisure services. These interest areas include sport management; esports; health, wellness, and quality of life; outdoor and adventure recreation; and culture and the arts. Each chapter includes learning objectives that display the chapter’s important concepts. Also included in each chapter is an Outstanding Graduates sidebar that highlights a former student who has gone on to a successful career in the field, sharing insights and advice for those just starting out. A glossary is provided at the end of the text. Related online learning materials within HKPropel include chapter overviews, flash cards, On the Job learning activities, research prompts, and links to websites to explore. Chapter quizzes, which are automatically graded, may also be assigned to test comprehension of critical concepts. Introduction to Recreation and Leisure prepares students for success in the field. With insights and perspectives from top professionals and professors from around the globe, the text presents foundational concepts, delivery systems, and programming services that can spur future professionals to make a positive impact on society through recreation and leisure. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is not included with this ebook but may be purchased separately.

Author : Pennsylvania. Department of Community Affairs. Recreation and Conservation Division
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Outdoor recreation
ISBN : PSU:000003829998

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Community Parks & Recreation by Pennsylvania. Department of Community Affairs. Recreation and Conservation Division Pdf

Author : National Recreation Association
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1932
Category : Parks
ISBN : UIUC:30112050018263

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Park Recreation Areas in the United States, 1930 ... by National Recreation Association Pdf

Author : Alexander Garvin
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-08
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781610917582

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What Makes a Great City by Alexander Garvin Pdf

One of Planetizen's Top Planning Books for 2017 - San Francisco Chronicle's 2016 Holiday Books Gift Guide Pick What makes a great city? City planner and architect Alexander Garvin set out to answer this question by observing cities, largely in North America and Europe, with special attention to Paris, London, New York, and Vienna. For Garvin, greatness is about what people who shape cities can do to make a city great. A great city is a dynamic, constantly changing place that residents and their leaders can reshape to satisfy their demands. Most importantly, it is about the interplay between people and public realm, and how they have interacted throughout history to create great cities. What Makes a Great City will help readers understand that any city can be changed for the better and inspire entrepreneurs, public officials, and city residents to do it themselves.

Author : Alexander Garvin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Architecture
ISBN : MINN:31951D02032060T

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Parks, Recreation, and Open Space by Alexander Garvin Pdf

What, exactly, is a park? What role have parks played in cities, and what will they need to be in the new economics and society of 21st century America? To answer these questions, noted planner and planning educator Alexander Garvin first describes the parks agenda of Frederick Law Olmsted, which dominated the design of American parks for over a century, until the last 50 years of suburbanization so radically changed the nation's landscape and society. Parks and open space, once thought of as essential to public life and an important government responsibility, are now often regarded as amenities that can be done without. In order to develop a new agenda that fits the economics, needs, and expectations of Americans in this century, Garvin studied the details of successful parks and open space projects throughout the country. He distilled a set of principles to guide the actions of public and private leaders in all aspects of park, recreation, and open space development. His ideas--many of which challenge existing practices and conventional wisdom--fit new times and circumstances in America. This beautiful report is extensively illustrated with plan drawings and the author's own color photographs of parks across America. Parks, Recreation, and Open Space was sponsored in part by the City Parks Forum (CPF), a fellowship of mayors, their park advisors, and community leaders that encourages collaboration and exchange of ideas about the role of parks in communities. The CPF is administered by the American Planning Association and supported in part by the Wallace-Reader's Digest Funds and the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. It is the first in a series of three reports by the City Parks Forum. The second report is Parks and Economic Development (PAS 502) by John L. Crompton.

Author : Amy Hurd,Denise M. Anderson,Tracy Mainieri
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781284205039

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Kraus' Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society by Amy Hurd,Denise M. Anderson,Tracy Mainieri Pdf

Kraus' Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society provides a detailed introduction to the history, developments, and current trends in leisure studies. The Twelfth Edition focuses on the challenges and opportunities impacting the profession—including dramatic demographic changes, new technologies, and innovations in marketing—through an array of pedagogical features, including engaging sidebars and case studies addressing contemporary issues. Focusing on ten different types of organizations—ranging from nonprofit community organizations and armed forces recreation to sports management and travel and tourism sponsors—the Twelfth Edition is an invaluable resource for students considering a career in the recreation and leisure industry

Author : Kenneth E. Hornback,Paul F. J. Eagles
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9782831704760

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Guidelines for Public Use Measurement and Reporting at Parks and Protected Areas by Kenneth E. Hornback,Paul F. J. Eagles Pdf

Visitors to parks and protected areas impact at many levels: political, economic, social and ecological. To ensure effective park management for increasing visitor numbers, good quality global data on visitor use is necessary. This manual describes terms, approaches and techniques for gathering information about public use of parks and protected areas. It covers a mixture of options ranging from direct measurements with automatic counters to indirect measurements based on simple mathematical calculations, providing a kit for producing the most accurate and sustainable enumeration of public use of protected areas under existing circumstances.

Author : Peter Harnik
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-16
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781597268127

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Urban Green by Peter Harnik Pdf

For years American urban parks fell into decay due to disinvestment, but as cities began to rebound—and evidence of the economic, cultural, and health benefits of parks grew— investment in urban parks swelled. The U.S. Conference of Mayors recently cited meeting the growing demand for parks and open space as one of the biggest challenges for urban leaders today. It is now widely agreed that the U.S. needs an ambitious and creative plan to increase urban parklands. Urban Green explores new and innovative ways for “built out” cities to add much-needed parks. Peter Harnik first explores the question of why urban parkland is needed and then looks at ways to determine how much is possible and where park investment should go. When presenting the ideas and examples for parkland, he also recommends political practices that help create parks. The book offers many practical solutions, from reusing the land under defunct factories to sharing schoolyards, from building trails on abandoned tracks to planting community gardens, from decking parks over highways to allowing more activities in cemeteries, from eliminating parking lots to uncovering buried streams, and more. No strategy alone is perfect, and each has its own set of realities. But collectively they suggest a path toward making modern cities more beautiful, more sociable, more fun, more ecologically sound, and more successful.