Community Parks & Recreation: An Introduction

Authors

Christopher R. Edginton, University of Northern IowaFollow
Samuel V. LankfordFollow
Rodney D. Dieser
Christopher L. KowalskiFollow

Files

Comments

author

Description

History and philosophical foundations of public parks and recreation. Introduction to community parks & recreation; History of public parks and recreation; Serving diverse communities and populations; Benefits and impacts of parks and recreation -- Managerial and administrative perspectives of public parks and recreation systems. Organizational and administrative practices; Planning for parks and recreation; Social marketing; Budgeting and financial management for parks and recreation; Boards and commissions; Engaging the community; Acquisition of parks and open space -- Public sector service provision in parks and recreation. Programming; Services for children and youth; Services for adults and seniors; Event management; Community-based therapeutic recreation/inclusive recreation; Area and facility management; Trends, issues, and opportunities.

Keywords

Recreation -- Management;

Document Type

Book

ISBN

9781571677891

Publication Date

2017

Publisher

Venture Publishing, Inc.

City

Urbana

Department

School of Kinesiology, Allied Health and Human Services

Disciplines

Kinesiotherapy | Public Health Education and Promotion

Object Description

xvii, 392 pages ; 26 cm

Language

en

Recommended Citation

Edginton, Christopher R.; Lankford, Samuel V.; Dieser, Rodney D.; and Kowalski, Christopher L., "Community Parks & Recreation: An Introduction" (2017). Faculty Book Gallery. 415.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facbook/415