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| Recreational Facilities | 6 |
| Land Use | 4 |
| Leisure Time | 3 |
| Parks | 3 |
| Community Recreation Programs | 2 |
| Land Acquisition | 2 |
| Recreational Activities | 2 |
| Site Development | 2 |
| Agency Role | 1 |
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| Parks and Recreation | 7 |
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| Downs, Joseph P. | 1 |
| Ehly, Al E. | 1 |
| Gold, Seymour M. | 1 |
| Kershow, Warren W. | 1 |
| Middlebrooks, John R. | 1 |
| Nolan, Harold J. | 1 |
| Shedlock, Robert E. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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| Virginia | 1 |
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Ehly, Al E. – Parks and Recreation, 1972
Descriptors: Land Acquisition, Land Use, Recreational Facilities, Site Selection
Middlebrooks, John R. – Parks and Recreation, 1978
Providing recreational opportunities at historical sites creates an opportunity to combine pleasure with education. (JD)
Descriptors: Community Services, History, Leisure Time, Recreational Programs
Kershow, Warren W. – Parks and Recreation, 1971
Descriptors: Land Acquisition, Land Use, Methods, Program Development
Nolan, Harold J. – Parks and Recreation, 1979
Criteria are presented for assessing potentially successful tourist attractions. (JD)
Descriptors: Environmental Influences, Land Use, Leisure Time, Recreational Activities
Downs, Joseph P. – Parks and Recreation, 1983
Indoor recreational facilities in Fairfax County, Virginia, owe their success to (1) development of comprehensive plans, which take into account site location, community needs, area trends, and financing possibilities, and (2) use of continuous marketing strategies. The centers are self-supporting. Each offers a variety of recreation/sports…
Descriptors: Community Recreation Programs, County Programs, Facility Planning, Marketing
Gold, Seymour M. – Parks and Recreation, 1977
To conserve energy consumed by cars and to improve the environment by reducing air pollution caused by them, communities should develop and expand already existing urban parks so they will be attractive to potential users who can reach them by walking or bicyling. (JD)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Community Planning, Community Resources, Energy Conservation
Shedlock, Robert E. – Parks and Recreation, 1983
Water-play parks, a relatively new recreational concept, represent an excellent and highly lucrative development opportunity for public parks and recreation departments. Location, site requirements, construction costs, expected revenue return, and activities and facilities appropriate for these parks are discussed. (PP)
Descriptors: Agency Role, Community Recreation Programs, Economic Factors, Park Design
