Recreation Providers and Resources

HPR 200 Spring 2011

Recreation Providers

GovernmentFederalState Local

Quasi-PublicPrivateCommercialSpecial

Federal Government

National Park ServiceSingle use – preserved in present state solely for

enjoyment of the publicNational parks, battlefields, seashores,

monuments, and historic sitesEncompass nearly 84 million acresMore than 380 national parks, battlefields,

seashores, monuments, historic sites1791 - 17 public properties acquired for

Nation’s capital - National Mall, Whitehouse grounds

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

US Forest Service

Multiple use – timber, range, watershed,outdoor recreation, environmental awarenessUnit of USDA

BalanceWilderness – 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 centers

Portions of 96 wild and scenic rivers

Federal Government

Bureau of Indian Affairs1824 – Manages 54 mil acres held in trustManaging Native American landProtection, development, and training

Bureau of Land ManagementLargest federal landmass – 264 mil acresMultiple useRecreation activities and preservation

Federal Government

Bureau of Reclamation - 1902Multiple useWater related resources – Supplies power in

West Water related recreation

Tennessee Valley Authority - 1933Independent Multiple useFlood control, navigation, electric powerTN Valley - AL, GA, KY, MS, NC, TN, VA

Federal Government

US Army Corp of EngineersMultiple useProtection of natural resourcesPanama Canal

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin.Aquatic counterpart of NPS

Federal Government

US Fish and Wildlife ServiceSingle useConserve, protect, and enhanceObservation, photography, hunting??

National Wilderness Preservation SystemWilderness designationPrimeval characterNo improvements or signs of human habitation

Federal Government

National Wild and Scenic Rivers SystemWild riversScenic riversRecreational rivers

National Trails SystemNational scenic trailsNational historic trailsNational recreation trails

Other Federal Agencies

US Army Corps of EngineersNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdminUS Fish and Wildlife SvcNational Wilderness Preservation SystemNational Wild and Scenic Rivers SystemNational Trails SystemNational Scenic Byways

State Government

State parks1864 Yosemite1885 Niagara FallsPaul B Johnson

States specify how Counties and municipalities:

Operate Rec ProgramsProvide services to communities through state officesProvide 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 agenciesPromote tourism Provide Rec - state hospitals, corr inst, orphans, seniors

Local Government

Boston Public GardenFredrick Olmsted—Central Park - 1853Funding issuesKamper ParkHattiesburg Zoo

Quasi-Public Recreation

No tax moneyNonprofit basisGrants, donations, fees, fundraising,

corporate sponsorship, fees for servicesMust adhere to IRS guidelinesGoals of Social or Moral Values

Quasi-Public Providers

Youth organizationsSecular Religious

Community centersArts & cultural organizationsPreservation societies

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 -1910

Girl Scouts of the USA

World’s leading organization dedicated solely to serving girls

Ages 5-17Reach individual potentialsDevelop positive personal valuesLearn to contribute to community lifeJuliette Lowe

Young Women’s Christian AssociationStarted to provide homes to young women –

merged with a prayer unionLater offered calisthenics, then sports, then a

gymEmpowerment of women through advocacySocial, cultural, and recreational activitiesMen can join, no voting rightsFocused on the needs of women

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 focusSports, fitness, swimming, etc

Catholic Youth Organization

Under Catholic Charities and Catholic Church

Parish priests and congregation membersTeam sports competitionsCoach is a role model

Young Men’s and Young Women’s Hebrew AssociationCombine men and womenRecreation is not primary focusCommunity-service organization

“To meet the leisure-time social, cultural, and recreational needs of its members…”

Extensive recreation programs

Private Recreation

Membership feesNonprofit/profitSocializingOperate on non-profit basis, paid

employees manage day-to-day operations, managed by BOD elected by the members

Private Providers

Sport & outdoor clubs – lavish to modestSocial clubs – ethnic, religious, political,

neighborhood, professionSpecial interest groups - NRAAdult service clubs – Kiwanis, Elks, Lions,

Veterans orgs

Commercial Providers

AudiovisualAmusement & Theme parksMalls & restaurantsCommercial campgroundsCampsTravel & Tourism

Special Recreation

Employee recreation Military recreation

USOMWR

Campus recreation

Employee Services and Recreation

Tension in the workforceIndustrial recreationFavorable social climateIncrease productivity

Goals of Morale, Welfare and Recreation(MWR) – Dept of DefensePromote job

efficiencyContribute to

military effectiveness

Assist in recruitment

Aid personnel in transitions

Promote physical, emotional, and social well-being

Constructive use of off-duty time

Provide community support programs

Goals of Campus Recreation

Student orientation and adjustmentContribution to academic growthControl over campus lifeEnhance the institute’s imageContribute to student

development