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)

Modern aquatic facilities, which include wave pools, water slides, and shallow water activity play pools, have a greater potential for injuries and lawsuits than conventional swimming pools. This article outlines comprehensive safety management for such facilities, including potential accident identification and injury control planning. (MT)

Champaign Park District in Illinois initiated a test run of an experimental summer playground program called the "Adventure Playground." (Editors/JA)

Emphasizes the need for cooperation between park and recreational facilities personnel. (BB)

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)

This article describes a consumer-oriented'' marketing approach to zoos, including providing the atmospheric display of animals in a semblance of their natural habitat, improved tours and lectures, and extensive promotion. (JA)

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

Today's garbage heaps can become tomorrow's recreation centers. (Editors/JA)

Discusses a national forum (scheduled for May 15-17, 1972) designed to formulate practical recommendations and guidelines that can be put to immediate use by public and private agencies concerned with public safety in recreational facilities. (MB)

Responses of 380 park maintenance and facility managers to a questionnaire provided information on how they try to prevent vandalism affecting signs, picnic and related services, and sanitary facilities. (CB)

An eight-point plan to assist aquatic facility managers protect users from accidents and injuries is presented. (MT)