Descriptor
| Community Involvement | 2 |
| Community Recreation Programs | 2 |
| Childhood Interests | 1 |
| Community Support | 1 |
| Park Design | 1 |
| Parks | 1 |
| Playground Activities | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 |
| Professional Personnel | 1 |
| Program Costs | 1 |
| Public Service | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| Parks and Recreation | 1 |
| Small Town | 1 |
Author
| Vance, Bill | 2 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
| Washington | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Vance, Bill – Small Town, 1990
Describes Cheney's successful use of volunteers in parks and recreation programs. They raised funds, worked for park maintenance and improvement, and organized sports programs and special events. Reports survey results from Washington communities on voluntary efforts of fraternal and social organizations, businesses, and senior and youth groups.…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Recreation Programs, Community Support, Parks
Vance, Bill – Parks and Recreation, 1982
The concept of Adventure Playgrounds, adult-supervised spaces with raw materials which children can use to design their own play areas, is explained. California Adventure Playgrounds at Huntington Beach and Irvine are described. Costs, equipment requirements, and the need for community participation are discussed. (PP)
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Community Involvement, Community Recreation Programs, Park Design
