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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
Stowe, Gary L.; Burton, John C. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1975
Descriptors: Adults, Exercise (Physiology), Park Design, Parks
Curtis, Joseph E. – Journal of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 1973
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Park Design, Parks, Professional Personnel
Peer reviewedCesario, Frank J. – Journal of Leisure Research, 1975
The goal of this methodology is to identify those population center characteristics and those park characteristics that appear to best account for observed variations in aggregate outdoor-recreation trip-making behavior. (RC)
Descriptors: Leisure Time, Park Design, Parks, Recreational Facilities
Byerts, Thomas O.; Teaff, Joseph D. – Parks and Recreation, 1975
Descriptors: Improvement, Landscaping, Park Design, Parks
Olsen, Marilyn B. – Indiana Social Studies Quarterly, 1984
The White River, an important area in the early settlement of Indiana, is the site of a large state park scheduled for completion in 1992. The park is designed to be a major addition to Indianapolis and includes museums, plazas, an international center, landmark tower, zoo, and military park. (IS)
Descriptors: Land Settlement, Park Design, Parks, Recreational Facilities
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
Zube, E. H.; And Others – Design and Environment, 1976
The recent efforts of the National Park Service to assess the quality of their design programs through a comprehensive evaluation of twelve visitor centers are detailed. Overall findings provide strong support for the design programs employed by the National Park Service. (BT)
Descriptors: Environment, Evaluation, National Organizations, Park Design
Dattner, Richard – American School Board Journal, 1973
Provides photographs and text on innovative designs for playgrounds. (JF)
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Equipment, Park Design, Parks
Travaglini, Mark – American Education, 1977
Discusses the development and history of Glen Echo Park in Maryland--a permanent cultural center on the banks of the Potomac River. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Park Design, Parks, Photographs
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
Peer reviewedHam, Sam H. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1984
Evaluated the effectiveness of the Canby Washington State Park campground recycling program by determining whether campers (N=147) read and followed the provided instructions when disposing of garbage, understood the sorting and disposal instructions, and arrived at the park equipped with receptacles for recyclables and non-recyclables.…
Descriptors: Camping, Conservation Education, Park Design, Parks
