Intended for professional planners and recreation and park administrators as well as for classroom use, this comprehensive planning guide for leisure resources includes: (1) a planning process overview with emphasis on the necessity of both citizen and professional involvement; (2) practical administrative and organizational needs for undertaking a comprehensive planning project, including the formulation of the agency policies and the need for a public information program; (3) a discussion of the broad implications of population pattern in the United States and their impact on planning; (4) an explanation of how to conduct a community attitude, interest, and opinion survey for planning purposes; (5) a detailed discussion of open space, land development, and facilities analysis; (6) methodology for evaluation of leisure services; (7) a broad overview of theories and research on administration and organization; (8) a glossary of terms on planning leisure services and related topics; and (9) appendices of forms and questionnaires useful for the recreation and parks professional who wishes to undertake a comprehensive leisure services plan for a community. (PBS)