Recommendations for overhauling the educational facilities in St. Paul, Minnesota, envision an overhauling of the structure of the community itself. Of the 200 recommendations made, two stand out. One calls for the establishment of a nerve center for the school system in the downtown area, and the second calls for a long-range (30-year) plan to…

Recommendations are made on how communities can cope with the high cost of liability insurance imposed on recreational facilities. Suggestions are also made on maintaining high safety standards at parks, swimming pools, and playgrounds. (JD)

Liability suits involving accidents in park and recreation areas are expensive and intangible costs are incalculable. Risk management practices related to park planning, personnel, and administrative practices are discussed. (MT)

Two examples of computerized spreadsheets dealing with planning, forecasting, and development of a park maintenance strategy are illustrated and explained. (DF)

Franklin County, Ohio, is utilizing new techniques in a program of natural area management, which can be used in any metropolitan park area. (SK)

It is argued that community recreation directors must seek the backing of influential private individuals to succeed in obtaining community support for recreational opportunities. (GW)

This document evaluates the Parks as Resources for Knowledge in Science (PARKS) project which supports environmental education in 36 National Parks across the United States and provides curriculum-based learning opportunities that integrate National Science Education Standards for teachers and students. Contents include: (1) "Executive…

Many American Indian groups are turning to tourism to better their social and economic conditions. This article details the training programs they needed for campground maintenance and business operations. (JA)

Brief, but comprehensive, description of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), a non-governmental organization located in Morges, Switzerland. Presents its objectives, broad purpose and describes the specific activities of the organization. (LK)

Includes 11 sub-articles dealing with innovative recreational programs in Alaska, Michigan, Tennessee, Illinois, and California. Activities and facilities described include bus rides, artificial ice skating and skiing, rooftop playgrounds, wood structures, dam sites, and enclosed buildings. (NQ)