Recreation and Leisure H A P T E R C H A P T E R Recreation and Leisure 10
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
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
National Parks in Canada Canadian National Parks… 29 large parks and 20+ historical sites Recreational programming is a concern Canada tourism
Commercial Recreation Recreation for a profit Includes Theme parks Attractions Clubs
Theme Parks Parks… Focus on a dominant theme Historical or cultural Geographical
Theme Parks Parks (cont.)… Disney http://www.disney.com Sea World http://www.seaworld.com
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
Hierarchy of Management Members Board of Directors Fiscal responsibility Policies and strategies Executive Committee Activities, grounds, and funding General Manager Day-to-day operation
Country Clubs Country Clubs… Provide recreational and social facilities Two or more types of memberships
City Clubs City Clubs… Professional clubs Social clubs Athletic clubs Dining clubs University clubs
City Clubs City Clubs (cont.)… Military clubs Yacht clubs Fraternal clubs Proprietary clubs
Voluntary Organizations Nongovernmental Nonprofit agencies serving the public at large Boy Scouts Girl Scouts YMCA YWCA
Armed Forces Recreation Morale Welfare and Recreation Department (MWR) Sports Motion pictures Crafts and hobbies Rest centers/recreation centers Libraries Food and beverage facilities
Trends in Recreation and Leisure Increase in fitness activities Increase in personal leisure time Surge in travel and tourism
Trends in Recreation and Leisure Trends (cont.)… Specially targeted programs Learning and adventure for the elderly