New York City public schools gained flexible and safe athletic fields when they covered old fields with synthetic turf. Students, coaches, and communities are using this durable new resource and discovering recreational potentials never before possible in an urban environment. (CJ)

Three ways to provide necessary recreational facilities, in spite of severely limited construction funds, are: (1) renovate, remodel, or expand existing structures; (2) cooperate with other groups and agencies for multiple use of existing structures; and (3) make new construction low cost and energy efficient. (CJ)

The "program specialist" is identified as the person in the planning process who is heading or representing the athletic discipline most closely allied to the actual use of new physical education facility. (MM)

A compilation of seven articles discusses such areas as sharing facilities, natatorium facilities, physical fitness centers, and recreation centers. (MM)