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An Analysis of the Relationship between Equity Choice Preferences, Service Type and Decision Making Groups in a U.S. City.

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Wicks, Bruce E.; Crompton, John L. – Journal of Leisure Research, 1987

Responses of community residents, park and recreation employees, and city council members (N=800) to a survey regarding equitable allocation of public resources for park and recreation services revealed that the groups' opinions differed according to their decision-making role and the services provided. (Author/CB)

Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Equal Facilities, Parks, Participant Characteristics

How to Find the Price That's Right.

Crompton, John L. – Parks and Recreation, 1981

Five primary methods used by recreation and park agencies to establish a price are reviewed: (1) going-rate pricing; (2) demand oriented pricing; (3) variable cost pricing; (4) partial overhead pricing; and (5) average cost pricing. (CJ)

Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Cost Indexes, Expenditures, Leisure Time