Presents a sample itemized chart for a field survey of park and recreational facilities such as has been used in the recreation resources class at the University of New Hampshire. (JA)

Many of the chores department stores hide behind closed doors must be performed openly at a recreation site. (Editors)

Videotapes can be used by park and recreation managers to: (1) define what a specific maintenance task entails; (2) describe equipment and manpower required to do a task; and (3) illustrate the quality required at job completion. (CJ)

The use of contractors for the performance of maintenance duties in parks and recreational facilities is recommended as a legitimate tool to improve productivity or upgrade quality. An example of the use of contracts is provided. (CJ)

Current trends in park maintenance are overviewed, including maintenance impact statements, avoidance of cost through efficient use and national resource conservation, horticultural accomplishments that influence maintenance management, and vandalism prevention. (CB)

Specific ideas are presented on changes that can be made to update park facilities and services. (JD)

Maintenance budgets in Seattle's neighborhood park system have been kept low through a program of work contracting that delegates routine park maintenance responsibilities to workers hired part time by the local neighborhood committees. (MJB)

A computerized information system can be used by park management to project facility maintenance requirements. The benefits and uses of a computer system that records and analyzes data on budgeting, resources, scheduling, and maintenance are discussed. (DF)

The author presents three court case studies and questions related to the cases, so that aquatic facility owners can test their liability perception. Recommendations are made in seven areas as defenses against aquatic liability. (JMK)