Descriptor
| Parks | 6 |
| Recreational Programs | 6 |
| Program Development | 3 |
| Adolescents | 2 |
| Guidelines | 2 |
| Administrator Role | 1 |
| Advisory Committees | 1 |
| Agency Cooperation | 1 |
| Aggression | 1 |
| Anger | 1 |
| Astronomy | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Publication Type
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 6 |
| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Tests/Questionnaires | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Practitioners | 3 |
| Administrators | 2 |
Location
| Minnesota (Minneapolis) | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Download full textKelsey, Craig; Gray, Howard – 1985
This document presents guidelines for creating a master plan for community parks and recreation programs. The master plan is a written document used by community decision makers to provide a consistent 5 to 10 year parks and recreation plan. Chapters provide information on: (1) definition and general description of master plans; (2) goals and…
Descriptors: Community Development, Guidelines, Master Plans, Parks
Kelsey, Craig; Gray, Howard – 1986
This document describes the citizen survey process as it relates to study of the parks and recreation field. A community parks and recreation survey consists of identifying the interests, desires, priorities and awareness factors of citizens regarding parks and recreation programs, resources, and facilities as well as the nature and frequency of…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Guidelines, Parks, Participant Satisfaction
Carey, Tom – Outdoor Communicator, 1985
Provides tips for viewing Comet Halley in the Northeast including best viewing dates from November 1985-January 1986. Discusses going south to view the comet in March-April 1986 and gives specific information about accommodations for the Halley Rally in Everglades National Park, southernmost site in the contiguous 48 states. (JHZ)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Current Events, Elementary Secondary Education, Observation
Mundy, Jean – Parks and Recreation, 1997
Recreation and park personnel can be influential in beginning a concerted and systematic effort to develop anger- and aggression-management programs for youth. The article outlines examples of anger- and aggression-control program content, typical training procedures, possible program sessions, and organizational implementation. (SM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Anger, Community Programs
Evenrud, Loren A. – Parks and Recreation, 1995
Managing the issues associated with gang activity is prioritized in Minneapolis parks. A strong commitment to interagency cooperation and teamwork has effectively addressed the root causes of gang formation and prevented some criminal behavior. The article examines public safety enforcement, summer programs for Minnesota youths, positive role…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Agency Cooperation, Community Action, Community Resources
Ibrahim, Hilmi; And Others – 1987
This text explains the role of boards, commissions, and councils for parks and recreational programs in generating funds and involving volunteers in local service. The text covers functional differences and structural differences between administrative bodies, policy-making bodies, and advisory bodies. Special attention is given to small group…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Advisory Committees, Citizens Councils, Delivery Systems
