This document presents guidelines for creating a master plan for community parks and recreation programs. The master plan is a written document used by community decision makers to provide a consistent 5 to 10 year parks and recreation plan. Chapters provide information on: (1) definition and general description of master plans; (2) goals and…

This article focuses on the need for teamwork in establishing community school programs. (PD)

This article presents the results of a survey to investigate the current issues of computer use in public parks and recreation agencies and to document the experiences of agencies pioneering the use of electronic data processing. (PD)

Described the program in arts and recreation designed by Superintendent Forsberg for the people of Waterloo, Iowa. (Editor/RK)

This transcript is meant to help coordinators, administrators, and teachers in developing programs for recreation leaders and technicians in 2-year colleges, especially those that can become career ladders. Three distinct types of job are noted--administrator, consultant, and face-to-face activity leader. A substantial nationwide market for…

Details the experiences of an educational consultant to a unique program: a school for boys conducted aboard a square-rigged sailing vessel in the North Atlantic. (KS)

The employment and career participation of women at all levels of recreational and park activity has been declining drastically and is likely to continue to do so. (MJB)

A new nationwide program called Sail '76 has been launched to give more people the opportunity to try the sport of sailing and to teach people the proper sailing techniques before they invest in a sailboat. (SK)

Standards are suggested for urban parks and recreation agencies in serving ethnic minorities with limited financial resources. Goals involve (1) recognizing the value of recreation as a social service; (2) seeking feedback from clients; (3) confronting the harsh realities of impoverished neighborhoods; (4) making facilities accessible; and (5)…

As citizens demand governmental accountability, recreation agencies must devote attention to determining the cost of programs and to justifying the fee structure assigned to each program. This article addresses the need for proper pricing and offers a plan for establishing a pricing strategy. (MT)

Changes in median age, family structure, and fitness attitudes are affecting city park usage. Many park and recreation people are on the fringes of fitness but need to provide more programs. Ways of providing fitness programs are discussed. (MT)

American children are in poor physical shape. Contribution of the National Fitness Coalition and how recreation professional can help youth get and stay fit are explored. (DF)

There is a trend toward viewing activities as an integral part of basic care in the nursing home, although the setting is extremely challenging to the recreation service provider. This article discusses nursing home personnel, assessment of residents' needs, activities, programs, and future directions of nursing home recreation. (MT)

How volunteers help in the Special Olympics is discussed. (RC)