HPR 200 Spring 2011 Recreation Providers Government Federal State Local QuasiPublic Private Commercial Special Federal Government National Park Service Single use preserved in present state solely for enjoyment of the public ID: 232373
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Recreation Providers and Resources
HPR
200
Spring 2011Slide2
Recreation Providers
Government
Federal
State LocalQuasi-PublicPrivateCommercialSpecialSlide3
Federal Government
National Park Service
Single
use – preserved in present state solely for enjoyment of the public
National parks, battlefields, seashores, monuments, and historic
sites
Encompass nearly 84 million acresMore than 380 national parks, battlefields, seashores, monuments, historic sites1791 - 17 public properties acquired for Nation’s capital - National Mall, Whitehouse groundsSlide4
More National Parks established
1832 – Hot Springs, AR removed from public domain – in 1880 it was designated a National Park
1864 – Land Grant – Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Big Tree Grove transferred to state of CA – 1906 returned to Fed
Govt to be joined with Yosemite Nat’l Park
1872 – Yellowstone Nat’l Park established Slide5
US Forest Service
Multiple use
– timber, range, watershed,
outdoor recreation, environmental awareness
Unit of USDA
Balance
Wilderness – 35 million acresOver 191 million acres of national forests and grasslands – 18% is designated wilderness133,000 miles of trails – 7700 miles of national scenic byways – 10,000 recreation sites incl campgrounds, picnic areas, ski areas, visitor centersPortions of 96 wild and scenic riversSlide6
Federal Government
Bureau of Indian Affairs
1824 – Manages 54 mil acres held in trust
Managing Native American landProtection, development, and trainingBureau of Land Management
Largest federal
landmass – 264 mil acres
Multiple useRecreation activities and preservationSlide7
Federal Government
Bureau of
Reclamation - 1902
Multiple useWater related resources – Supplies power in West Water related recreation
Tennessee Valley
Authority - 1933
Independent Multiple useFlood control, navigation, electric powerTN Valley - AL, GA, KY, MS, NC, TN, VASlide8
Federal Government
US Army Corp of Engineers
Multiple use
Protection of natural resourcesPanama CanalNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin.Aquatic counterpart of NPSSlide9
Federal Government
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Single use
Conserve, protect, and enhanceObservation, photography, hunting??
National Wilderness Preservation System
Wilderness designation
Primeval characterNo improvements or signs of human habitationSlide10
Federal Government
National Wild and Scenic Rivers System
Wild rivers
Scenic riversRecreational riversNational Trails SystemNational scenic trailsNational historic trails
National recreation trailsSlide11
Other Federal Agencies
US Army Corps of Engineers
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin
US Fish and Wildlife SvcNational Wilderness Preservation SystemNational Wild and Scenic Rivers System
National
T
rails SystemNational Scenic BywaysSlide12
State Government
State parks
1864 Yosemite
1885 Niagara FallsPaul B JohnsonSlide13
States specify how Counties and municipalities:
Operate
Rec
ProgramsProvide services to communities through state offices
Provide land and facilities for
rec
services thru state parks, forests, nature preserves, fish/wildlife areasProvide visitor facilities(ie. Campgrounds,amphitheaters)Provide recreationists and natural resources (health/safety standards)Establish research and educational facilitiesProvide fundingCooperate w/ fed agencies
Promote tourism
Provide
Rec
- state hospitals,
corr
inst, orphans, seniorsSlide14
Local Government
Boston Public Garden
Fredrick Olmsted—Central
Park - 1853Funding issuesKamper ParkHattiesburg ZooSlide15
Quasi-Public Recreation
No tax money
Nonprofit basis
Grants, donations, fees, fundraising, corporate sponsorship, fees for servicesMust adhere to IRS guidelines
Goals of Social
or
Moral ValuesSlide16
Quasi-Public Providers
Youth organizations
Secular
ReligiousCommunity centersArts & cultural organizationsPreservation societiesSlide17
Boy Scouts of
America –
Founded in 1908 in England
NumberVolunteer and paidDevelop desirable character traits Good
citizenship, develop mental, moral, physical fitness through outdoor adventure and other learning experiences
Brought to America by William
Boyce -1910Slide18
Girl Scouts of the USA
World’s leading organization dedicated solely to serving girls
Ages 5-17
Reach individual potentialsDevelop positive personal valuesLearn to contribute to community lifeJuliette LoweSlide19
Young Women’s Christian Association
Started to provide homes to young women – merged with a prayer union
Later offered calisthenics, then sports, then a gym
Empowerment of women through advocacySocial, cultural, and recreational activities
Men can join, no voting rights
Focused on the needs of womenSlide20
Young Men’s Christian Association
Largest nonprofit community service organization in the US
“To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy mind, spirit, and body for all.”
Links with corporate sponsorsInternational focus
Sports, fitness, swimming, etcSlide21
Catholic Youth Organization
Under Catholic Charities and Catholic Church
Parish priests and congregation members
Team sports competitionsCoach is a role modelSlide22
Young Men’s and Young Women’s Hebrew Association
Combine men and women
Recreation is not primary focus
Community-service organization“To meet the leisure-time social, cultural, and recreational needs of its members…”Extensive recreation programsSlide23
Private Recreation
Membership fees
Nonprofit/profit
SocializingOperate on non-profit basis, paid employees manage day-to-day operations, managed by BOD elected by the membersSlide24
Private Providers
Sport & outdoor
clubs – lavish to modest
Social clubs – ethnic, religious, political, neighborhood, professionSpecial interest groups - NRA
Adult service
clubs – Kiwanis, Elks, Lions, Veterans orgsSlide25
Commercial Providers
Audiovisual
Amusement & Theme parks
Malls & restaurantsCommercial campgroundsCampsTravel & TourismSlide26
Special Recreation
Employee recreation
Military recreation
USOMWRCampus recreationSlide27
Employee Services and Recreation
Tension in the workforce
Industrial recreation
Favorable social climateIncrease productivitySlide28
Goals of Morale, Welfare and Recreation(MWR) – Dept of Defense
Promote job efficiency
Contribute to military effectiveness
Assist in recruitmentAid personnel in transitions
Promote physical, emotional, and social well-being
Constructive use of off-duty time
Provide community support programsSlide29
Goals of Campus Recreation
Student orientation and adjustment
Contribution to academic growth
Control over campus lifeEnhance the institute’s imageContribute to student development