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Perry, Michael J. – Parks and Recreation, 1983
Three primary kinds of crime occurring in park settings--behavioral conflicts, crimes against property, and crimes against persons--are described. Suggestions for developing solutions and prevention techniques are included. (CJ)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Crime, Crime Prevention, Parks
Shirley, Dennis – Parks and Recreation, 1980
The effectiveness of using a computer to identify problems, allocate resources, and plan expansion in recreational programs is discussed. (JD)
Descriptors: Computers, Program Administration, Program Budgeting, Recreational Programs
Strobell, Adah Parker – Parks and Recreation, 1974
Advocates conferences and discussions among programmers to ascertain the philosophies behind their work in parks and recreation and gives sources that can provide assistance. (JA)
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Opinions, Parks
Simpson, Scott J. – Parks and Recreation, 1980
A swimming program with effective student placement has been designed in Colorado Springs. The beginner level established by the American Red Cross is further broken down to accommodate children under the age of five. Use of computer facilities will assist in accurate program enrollment/completion records. (CJ)
Descriptors: Information Systems, Parent Influence, Preschool Children, Program Administration
Rusten, Allan C. – Parks and Recreation, 1985
The benefits and drawbacks of using private sector contractors to manage parks and recreation activities typically run by city, county, or state governments are explored. Criteria to be used in deciding if contracting is feasibile for a particular department are suggested. (DF)
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Services, Consultation Programs, Organizational Objectives
Sharpless, Daniel R. – Parks and Recreation, 1983
Described are several approaches, used by park and recreation departments, to incorporating the use of computers for administrative purposes. Cost-cutting measures for program implementation and computer maintenance are also described. (CJ)
Descriptors: Community Recreation Programs, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computers
Strobell, Adah Parker – Parks and Recreation, 1977
The administrator of a recreational program needs to constantly evaluate that program to be sure it is accomplishing the objectives for which it is established; while objective and subjective evaluation on the part of leaders and participants are valuable, factual computerized data are also a reliable tool. (JD)
Descriptors: Computers, Evaluation Methods, Human Services, Measurement Objectives
Clift, Edward C. – Parks and Recreation, 1974
This article describes the programming system of the local park and recreation department in Oxford, Ohio. (PD)
Descriptors: Classes (Groups of Students), Community Involvement, Community Recreation Programs, Cooperative Programs
Riggins, Ronald D. – Parks and Recreation, 1983
Public recreation administrators have often created bland recreational settings because of legislation, policies, and lawsuits. It is time to reintroduce the opportunity for adventurous, professionally managed risk experiences. Safe activities which give children a sense of risk are discussed, and points to be considered when organizing such…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Childhood Needs, Community Recreation Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Bullock, Charles C. – Parks and Recreation, 1982
A symbolic interactionist approach to evaluation views the evaluator as an observer of group behavior in which individual action aligns with collective action. The evaluator attempts to discover what is actually going on in the program being evaluated. Though the interactionist approach frees the program manager from having to articulate goals, it…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Evaluation Methods, Evaluators, Group Behavior
Vinje, Faye – Parks and Recreation, 1980
A successful community festival will be unique, will fit the character and interests of the community, and should be headed by a versatile coordinator who can administer fund raising, publicity, and recordkeeping. (RJG)
Descriptors: Community Resources, Cultural Activities, Culture Contact, Folk Culture