1. Recreation and LeisureH A P T E R C H A P T E R
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2. Defining Recreation Recreation…
Refreshment of strength and spirit, a means of diversion
Burnout and stress
Need for increased recreational activities
Leisure
Time free from work

3. National Parks in the U.S.A.
United States National Parks…
National Parks Service founded 1916
Understanding and preserving the environment
267 areas and 80 million acres
272 million visitors visit each year

4. National Parks in Canada
Canadian National Parks…
29 large parks and 20+ historical sites
Recreational programming is a concern
Canada tourism

5. Commercial Recreation
Recreation for a profit
Includes
Theme parks
Attractions
Clubs

6. Theme Parks Parks… Focus on a dominant theme Historical or cultural
Geographical

7. Theme Parks Parks (cont.)… Disney http://www.disney.com Sea World

8. Club Ownership Ownership… Similar to hotel management
Members pay an initiation fee and annual dues
14,000 private clubs in U.S.A.
CMAA
Club Managers Association of America

9. Hierarchy of Management
Members
Board of Directors
Fiscal responsibility
Policies and strategies
Executive Committee
Activities, grounds, and funding
General Manager
Day-to-day operation

10. Country Clubs Country Clubs…
Provide recreational and social facilities
Two or more types of memberships

11. City Clubs City Clubs… Professional clubs Social clubs Athletic clubs
Dining clubs
University clubs

12. City Clubs City Clubs (cont.)… Military clubs Yacht clubs
Fraternal clubs
Proprietary clubs

13. Voluntary Organizations
Nongovernmental
Nonprofit agencies serving the public at large
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
YMCA
YWCA

14. Armed Forces Recreation
Morale Welfare and Recreation Department (MWR)
Sports
Motion pictures
Crafts and hobbies
Rest centers/recreation centers
Libraries
Food and beverage facilities

15. Trends in Recreation and Leisure
Increase in fitness activities
Increase in personal leisure time
Surge in travel and tourism

16. Trends in Recreation and Leisure
Trends (cont.)…
Specially targeted programs
Learning and adventure for the elderly