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Sharpham, John R. – Parks and Recreation, 1974
This article describes a creative drama workshop program developed for children by the Bloomington, Illinois Parks and Recreation Department and Illinois State University. (PD)
Descriptors: Children, Creative Dramatics, Drama Workshops, Parks
Download full textWolff, Max – 1967
A survey of all U.S. cities having populations greater than 50,000 and of 125 cities having populations between 20,000 and 50,000 shows that the adoption or planning of educational parks is becoming widespread throughout the country. The survey used three sources to obtain data on current educational park development: (1) Questionnaires to State…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities, Educational Parks, Educational Planning, National Surveys
Parks and Recreation, 1978
William J. Whalen, director of the National Park Service, is interviewed on his personal philosophy and attitudes on (among others) planning, legislative issues, international contacts, career issues, personnel issues, administrative concerns, program objectives, and views on D-2 Alaska issues. (MJB)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Federal Government, Federal Programs, Interviews
Twardzik, Louis F. – Parks and Recreation, 1987
This article considers the concept of accreditation as a proper method of evaluating public park and recreation systems. Arguments for accreditation are presented, and the system used to evaluate college park and recreation curricula and administration is described. (MT)
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Higher Education, Parks, Program Evaluation
Crawford, Robert W. – Parks and Recreation, 1975
This article explores various ways to recruit and keep volunteers for park and recreation departments. (RC)
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Community Involvement, Departments, Parks
Blair, John S. – Parks and Recreation, 1974
The looming energy crunch forecasts an uncertain future for state park activities. (Editor)
Descriptors: Camping, Facility Expansion, Facility Planning, Parks
Knapp, Richard F. – Parks and Recreation, 1974
Concluding article in a series that describes the history, philosophy, problems, and trends of the National Recreation Association. (JA)
Descriptors: Parks, Professional Associations, Recreation, Recreational Activities
Parks and Recreation, 1974
Indexed under types of equipment, this is a comprehensive catalog of companies supplying products and services to both private and governmental parks and recreation agencies. (Editors/JA)
Descriptors: Catalogs, Equipment, Equipment Manufacturers, Parks
Dowell, C. D. – Parks and Recreation, 1973
This article describes present problems in public parks, discusses the reasons for the unrest and the current blaming of public agencies, and proposes public assistance and involvement. (JA)
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Crime, Parks, Recreational Facilities
Howe, Sydney – Parks and Recreation, 1973
Motor vehicles and commercialism have generated serious problems within the national park system. A Conservation Foundation suggests new directions in management for the National Park Service. (Editors)
Descriptors: Administration, Administrative Policy, Administrative Problems, Community Involvement
Fraser, Charles E. – Parks and Recreation, 1973
The Conservation Foundation is accused of recommending the virtual dismantling of the National Park Service. (Editors)
Descriptors: Administration, Administrative Policy, Administrative Problems, Parks
Orhwall, Steve – Agricultural Education Magazine, 1972
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Parks, Supervised Farm Practice, Vocational Education
Knapp, Richard F. – Parks and Recreation, 1972
Descriptors: History, Military Personnel, Organization, Parks
Parks Recreation, 1970
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Organizations (Groups), Parks, Professional Personnel
Godbey, Geoffrey – Parks and Recreation, 1972
Descriptors: Adult Education, Associate Degrees, Education, Parks
