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| Parks and Recreation | 8 |
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| Cornish, Geoffrey | 1 |
| Gold, Seymour M. | 1 |
| Johnson, H. C. | 1 |
| Kershow, Warren W. | 1 |
| Lopez, Stephen | 1 |
| Mitchell, Raymond | 1 |
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Parks and Recreation, 1972
Descriptors: Parks, Program Descriptions, Recreational Activities, Recreational Facilities
Cornish, Geoffrey – Parks and Recreation, 1977
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Environmental Technicians, Golf, Land Use
Kershow, Warren W. – Parks and Recreation, 1971
Descriptors: Land Acquisition, Land Use, Methods, Program Development
Brown, Lance Jay – Parks and Recreation, 1983
Describes four very different but successful northeastern United States pavilions for the performing arts: (1) Mann Music Center (Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania); (2) Ravinia Festival Pavilion (Highland Park, Illinois); (3) Saratoga Performing Arts Center (Saratoga Springs, New York); and (4) Tanglewood (Lenox, Massachusetts). Includes…
Descriptors: Arts Centers, Facility Case Studies, Outdoor Activities, Recreational Facilities
Mitchell, Raymond; And Others – Parks and Recreation, 1972
Consists of 3 articles on developing recreation sites in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (NQ)
Descriptors: Conservation (Concept), Government Role, Natural Resources, Programs
Gold, Seymour M. – Parks and Recreation, 1977
To conserve energy consumed by cars and to improve the environment by reducing air pollution caused by them, communities should develop and expand already existing urban parks so they will be attractive to potential users who can reach them by walking or bicyling. (JD)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Community Planning, Community Resources, Energy Conservation
Johnson, H. C. – Parks and Recreation, 1976
A sanitary landfill project in suburban Chicago is creating a scenic area of comprehensive recreation facilities through the cooperation of private industry and county government. (JD)
Descriptors: Ecology, Land Use, Landscaping, Local Legislation
Lopez, Stephen – Parks and Recreation, 1983
When community groups assume stewardship of underused properties and turn them into recreational spaces, park agencies can save money on overhead and construction. Three stewardship projects in New York State, involving a playing field, gardening areas, and a historical restoration, are described. Criteria for successful projects are included. (PP)
Descriptors: Agency Role, Community Action, Community Involvement, Community Recreation Programs
