A microcomputer can generate reports which allow park managers to better schedule crews, equipment and budget. Historical information on spending trends, man-hour distribution, and equipment useage are useful for reports and for justification of requested funds. Various potential uses of the computer data are described. (MT)

The roles of ranger and park police in America's parks have shifted from visitor protection and resources management to visitor management and resources protection. Eight issues facing park police are discussed. (MT)

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

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

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)

Creative and innovative interpretive facilities and effective methods of teaching people fundamental ecological principles are discussed. (DB)

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)

Reviews research on whether parks and open spaces influence increasing property values (the proximate principle); the magnitude of this effect; and how distance affects the proximate principle. Data from 30 studies on the extent and legitimacy of the proximate principle find that only 5 studies do not support the proximate principle. These…

Makes the case for integrating artistic expression into park and playground landscape design to create recreational areas with a more holistic look. The Foothills Community Park in Boulder, Colorado, is used to illustrate the use of artistic expression that preserves and celebrates the natural elements while creating a sense of community identity…

There has been a great deal of debate regarding the value of program accreditation. Two research questions guided this study: 1) are students enrolled in accredited parks, recreation, and leisure programs more academically engaged than students enrolled in non-accredited programs, and 2) do students enrolled in accredited parks, recreation, and…

Many Australian children are more sedentary than they should be, and almost one in five are currently overweight or obese. Some children may face difficulties finding opportunities to be active, having poor access to safe public open spaces or having low independent mobility limiting their access to places to play. This study aimed to examine…