Recreation Planning and Design

Recreation Planning and Design
Author: Seymour M. Gold
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Total Pages: 340
Release: 1980
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

This study shows how to prepare park and recreation plan that meets the need of the people. It integrates systems and site planning with state-of-the-arty exameplesexamples that highlight the recreational portentials of cities in the 1980's.

Parks and Recreation System Planning

Parks and Recreation System Planning
Author: David Barth
Publisher: Island Press
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2020-07-21
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1610919335

Parks and recreation systems have evolved in remarkable ways over the past two decades. No longer just playgrounds and ballfields, parks and open spaces have become recognized as essential green infrastructure with the potential to contribute to community resiliency and sustainability. To capitalize on this potential, the parks and recreation system planning process must evolve as well. In Parks and Recreation System Planning, David Barth provides a new, step-by-step approach to creating parks systems that generate greater economic, social, and environmental benefits. Barth first advocates that parks and recreation systems should no longer be regarded as isolated facilities, but as elements of an integrated public realm. Each space should be designed to generate multiple community benefits. Next, he presents a new approach for parks and recreation planning that is integrated into community-wide issues. Chapters outline each step—evaluating existing systems, implementing a carefully crafted plan, and more—necessary for creating a successful, adaptable system. Throughout the book, he describes initiatives that are creating more resilient, sustainable, and engaging parks and recreation facilities, drawing from his experience consulting in more than 100 communities across the U.S. Parks and Recreation System Planning meets the critical need to provide an up-to-date, comprehensive approach for planning parks and recreation systems across the country. This is essential reading for every parks and recreation professional, design professional, and public official who wants their community to thrive.

Design for Outdoor Recreation

Design for Outdoor Recreation
Author: Simon Bell
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2008
Genre: Outdoor recreation
ISBN: 1134108052

This book takes a fresh, up-to-date look at all aspects of design of facilities needed by visitors to outdoor recreation destinations.

Anatomy of a Park

Anatomy of a Park
Author: Albert J. Rutledge
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Total Pages: 206
Release: 1986
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

Facility Planning and Design for Health, Physical Activity, Recreation and Sport

Facility Planning and Design for Health, Physical Activity, Recreation and Sport
Author: Thomas H. Sawyer
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Physical education facilities
ISBN: 9781571677204

As the cost of construction for physical activity, recreation, sport, and health-related facilities skyrockets, it becomes paramount for those who plan, design, construct, and use these facilities to have access to a comprehensive facilities guide. The 13th edition of Facility Planning and Design has been the authority since 1946, for better facility planning, design, and construction for architects, planners, teachers, managers, administrators, specialists, and other sport and activity-related personnel.

Tourism and Recreation Handbook of Planning and Design

Tourism and Recreation Handbook of Planning and Design
Author: Manuel Baud-Bovy
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 312
Release: 1998
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

A comprehensive guide for planning and designing tourism facilities and resorts and for the re-development of existing projects.

Recreation Facility Management

Recreation Facility Management
Author: Brent A. Beggs
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 486
Release: 2023-09-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1492597635

Recreation Facility Management, Second Edition With HKPropel Access, is the fundamental text for students and new professionals who will manage a recreational facility. It outlines essential responsibilities and prepares readers to perform the duties of a manager for various types of facilities—ranging from recreation and aquatic centers, playgrounds, and parks to fitness centers, golf courses, and sport complexes—each with its own unique set of goals and challenges. Recreation Facility Management begins by defining the characteristics and expectations of the profession. It discusses the facility design and development process, including assessing needs, planning, reading blueprints, and securing funding. Topics such as facility resource management, financial issues, and human resources are explored in depth. The text then tackles strategies for utilizing facilities in a safe and efficient manner, addressing safety and security, maintenance, and emergency preparedness and response plans. Finally, a detailed examination of the operation of common types of recreation facilities is offered alongside coverage of national industry standards and guidelines. Content updates to the second edition include a new chapter on ancillary space design with a focus on sustainability and technology updates as well as accessible design. A chapter was also added to address larger-scale recreational sport events and outdoor facilities. Recreation Facility Management also includes new enhancements to help students apply and retain important information: Learning aids, including chapter objectives, review questions, and summary elements, help to facilitate learning. Case studies provide real scenarios and related discussion questions to help students better understand the material. Sample answers to the questions are provided in the instructor guide. Industry Profile features offer real-world examples from the field. Check It Out elements call out special content to help engage readers. Online materials include learning activities as well as checklists and forms from the files of actual facility managers. Recreation Facility Management offers a practical introduction to facility design, management, and maintenance for practicing recreation professionals or future professionals. It arms readers with the knowledge and skills necessary for becoming a successful facility manager in any recreation setting. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with this ebook.

Community Leisure and Recreation Planning

Community Leisure and Recreation Planning
Author: Ken Marriott
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 506
Release: 2020-11-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1000198480

Community Leisure and Recreation Planning offers an up-to-date, evidence-based approach to planning community leisure and recreation facilities, programs and services. It introduces readers to key theory and best practice in the planning of effective leisure and recreation projects. The book defines planning, leisure, recreation and other key concepts and explains why a thorough planning process is essential to achieving effective outcomes. It presents a comprehensive, integrative four phase model for undertaking leisure and recreation planning, including: pre-planning, planning research, preparing a plan, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating the outputs and outcomes of a plan. It provides a conceptual rationale for each component of the planning process, a detailed explanation of the tools and techniques that can be used, and extensive examples and international case study materials to demonstrate their use. The principles and techniques explained in the book are applicable at a range of community levels from small individual sites to regions, states and even countries. This is an essential course text for all leisure and recreation courses, and invaluable reading for academics, practitioners, stakeholders and students working in leisure and recreation planning, events, culture and sport.