Recreation Facility Management
Recreation Facility Management

Author: Brent A. Beggs

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 2023-09-28

Total Pages: 486

ISBN-13: 1492597635

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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.

Parks and Recreation System Planning
Parks and Recreation System Planning

Author: David Barth

Publisher: Island Press

Published: 2020-07-21

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 1610919335

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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.

Facility Planning for Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletics
Facility Planning for Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletics

Author: Richard B. Flynn

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13:

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This publication reflects the composite knowledge of many professionals on the topic of the planning and construction of facilities for athletics, physical education, and recreation. The text is organized into nine chapters: (1) "Facility Planning Process: Factors To Consider" (H. R. White and J. D. Karabetsos); (2) "Indoor Facilities" (E. Turner); (3) "Outdoor Facilities" (B. A. Macomber); (4) "Swimming Pools and Natatoria" (D. J. Hunsaker); (5) "Large Indoor Sports and Recreation Facilities" (T. Seidler); (6) "Ancillary Areas" (H. LaVoie); (7) "Recreation Parks and Camping" (E. Buchanan); (8) "Risk Management: Purpose and Value of Risk Management" (M. Rabinoff); and (9) "Trends in Facility Design" (D. Miller). Eleven appendices provide information on the following topics: general resources for planning facilities; associations pertinent to planning recreation, athletic, and physical education facilities; associations pertinent to planning for accessibility; Athletic Business Magazine's top athletic and recreational facilities; health, fitness, sports and recreation site inspection facility safety checklist and risk analysis; selected sample litigations in athletics, physical education, recreation, and fitness between 1977-1991; complaint filing--Jacobson v. Holiday Health Club; acknowledgement, assumption, consent, waiver, release form; safety certification for gymnastics; supplemental architectural materials (photos and floor plans of athletic and recreational facilities); and metric conversion formulas. (LL)

Planning for Recreation and Parks Facilities
Planning for Recreation and Parks Facilities

Author: Jack Harper

Publisher: Venture Publishing (PA)

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13:

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"The book is divided into six sections that systematically progress through the planning process from basic principles to goal setting, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting"--Website.

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

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781571677204

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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.

Recreation Facility Management
Recreation Facility Management

Author: Richard F. Mull

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781492596394

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Recreation facility management is a complex responsibility. Professionals in this field are responsible for various types of facilities--recreation centers, water parks and pools, playgrounds, parks, fitness centers, sport complexes, and resorts--each with its own set of goals and challenges. Recreation Facility Management: Design, Development, Operations, and Utilization provides students and new professionals with a basic understanding of recreation facilities and prepares them to perform the duties required of a recreation facility manager. Part I of Recreation Facility Management offers a detailed look at the foundations of the profession, including the defining characteristics of recreation facility management and descriptions of the duties of a recreation facility manager and the areas within the facilities. Also featured are descriptions of the common indoor and outdoor elements of facilities, including sites, spaces, lighting, surfaces, utilities, landscaping, walkways, and parking areas. The remaining parts of the book detail the practical knowledge and skills as well as tasks and processes required for managing various types of recreation facilities. Readers will find these features: A thorough discussion of the facility design and development process, including needs assessment, planning, reading blueprints, funding, the bid process, and construction; Information on managing facility resources, including equipment; financial issues, such as budgeting, taxes, fees and charges, and donations; and human resources, including hiring, training, and evaluating employees; A detailed examination of facility utilization, including safety and security, scheduling, maintenance, and emergencies and emergency response; A review of parks, playgrounds, aquatic facilities, and ancillary spaces, including parking areas, showers and restrooms, and child care areas; Coverage of national industry standards and guidelines for various types of facilities. Throughout the book readers will find examples from settings in recreation, leisure, parks, and tourism that will help them apply their knowledge to various types of recreation facilities. Recreation Facility Management offers a practical introduction to facility design, management, and maintenance for practicing or future recreation professionals. This resource provides the knowledge and skills necessary for becoming a successful facility manager in any recreation setting.

Campus Recreational Sports Facilities
Campus Recreational Sports Facilities

Author:

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 0736063838

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Campus Recreational Sports Facilities covers the entire process of building a facility, from initial planning through design, construction, and move-in. Recreational sport directors, architects, and other experts provide construction options and share industry standards, guidelines, procedures, and more to help you navigate this complex process.

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: Ingram

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13:

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Originally published in 1946 as the "Guide for Planning Facilities for Athletics, Recreation, Physical & Health Education", this book has become a cornerstone resource for facility designers, users, and managers. With cost of construction for sports- and health-related facilities skyrocketing, new technology, and changes in construction methods, this is an essential resource for all professionals involved in facility planning and construction.