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Splenda, Richard – Parks and Recreation, 1974
Descriptors: Design, Park Design, Parks
Castro, Nash – Parks and Recreation, 1974
This document describes the plan for a living memorial to commemorate Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President of the United States: a 15-acre grove with hike and bike paths, white pine trees, rhododendrons, and other flowering shrubs. (JA)
Descriptors: Park Design, Parks, Recreational Facilities
Danzig, Phillip I. – Parks and Recreation, 1973
Describes a project in the development of Curtis Park in Manhattan, where the community was encouraged to take part in creating park murals. (JA)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Park Design, Parks
Cermak, Robert W. – Parks and Recreation, 1974
Descriptors: History, Park Design, Parks, Recreational Facilities
Byerts, Thomas O.; Teaff, Joseph D. – Parks and Recreation, 1975
Descriptors: Improvement, Landscaping, Park Design, Parks
Kershow, Warren W. – Parks and Recreation, 1973
An obvious solution for obtaining parkland in developing areas is through the mandatory dedication of parkland or fees in lieu of land derived from a developer. (Author/JA)
Descriptors: Land Acquisition, Land Use, Park Design, Parks
Sternloff, Robert E. – Parks and Recreation, 1987
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)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Cost Effectiveness, Horticulture, Maintenance
Landahl, William L. – Parks and Recreation, 1972
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Involvement, County Programs, Park Design
Gold, Seymour M. – Parks and Recreation, 1975
Discusses how parks and recreational facilities must be designed to meet the needs of people now and in the future. (PB)
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Individual Needs, Innovation, Park Design
Wurdack, Catherine – Parks and Recreation, 1980
The Parcourse Fitness Circuit is a walking, jogging, or running course with 18 exercise stations. The course's popularity stems from its diversity and its ability to be used by people at various levels of physical fitness. Physically disabled persons can use various exercise stations, depending on the specific disability. (CJ)
Descriptors: Exercise, Park Design, Parks, Physical Activity Level
McAvoy, Leo – Parks and Recreation, 1990
Suggests an environmental ethic for parks and recreation professionals who are often on the wrong side of the environmental controversy because they lack a professional ethic. This article provides a guide for implementing an environmental ethic, noting that philosophy of service must be grounded in ecological principles, not merchant values. (SM)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Ecology, Environment, Ethics
Sessoms, H. Douglas – Parks and Recreation, 1975
The growth of the recreation and park profession is shown through a review of the literature. (RC)
Descriptors: Parks, Professional Occupations, Recreation
Lewis, Charles A., Jr. – Parks and Recreation, 1974
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)
Descriptors: Maintenance, Parks, Recreational Facilities
Ormrod, Richard K. – Parks and Recreation, 1984
To utilize park facilities to their fullest, visitors must be well-oriented to the park's physical layout. The results of a study undertaken at Rocky Mountain National Park indicate that information should be readily accessible and easy to use. (DF)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Information Services, Maps, Needs Assessment
Kvasnicka, Jerry – Parks and Recreation, 1974
Descriptors: Dance, Drama, Outdoor Activities, Parks
