MENU Aspects of Recreational Planning Present Public Outdoor Recreational Facilities A Park and Recreational Land Plan |
Contents CHAPTER I: RECREATIONAL HABITS AND NEEDS Population Characteristics CHAPTER II: ASPECTS OF RECREATIONAL PLANNING Population and the Raw Materials of Recreation CHAPTER III: PRESENT PUBLIC OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES City and County Provisions for Recreation Organization History of Financing Recreation Background A PARK AND RECREATIONAL LAND PLAN FOR THE UNITED STATES The Plan UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR HAROLD L. ICKES, Secretary JAMES J. McENTEE, Director ADVISORY COUNCIL Brigadier General JAMES A. ULIO Representing the Secretary of War CONRAD L. WIRTH Representing the Secretary of the Interior FRED MORRELL Representing the Secretary of Agriculture CHESLEY W. BAILEY Representing Veterans' Administration Index of Illustrations Frontispiece. (Elliot Lyman Fisher photo) FIGURERoaring River Falls, Kings Canyon National Park. (Ansel Adams photo) FIGURE 1.The human wealth of the United States is composed of many racial backgrounds. (Los Angeles Playground and Recreation Department photo) FIGURE 2.Map of the United States showing population per square mile by counties, 1930. (Bureau of Census, Department of Commerce map) FIGURE 3.Map of the United States showing distribution of rural and urban population and their totals in relation to land areas by regions for 1890, 1930, 1960 FIGURE 4.PictochartComparison of certain age groups for 1900, 1935, and 1975 FIGURE 5.PictographLeisure time is increasing FIGURE 6.Automobiles and recreationWhere they are and how far they go FIGURE 7.Park visitors in four midwestern Statestheir origin and ratio to population by zones of useWisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Missouri FIGURE 8.Vacation timeA magic carpet whisking us away from work-a-day tasks. (New York City Department of Parks photo included) FIGURE 9.Distribution of family income in the United Statesby income level, 193536 FIGURE 10.State park visitorsWhat they like to do and what they do FIGURE 11.Comparison of activity programs by types of recreational systems FIGURE 12.The United States is rich in recreational resources of the land. (Photos by Hileman and by Moulin included) FIGURE 13.History and archeology are important aspects of a recreational program. (Ray V. Davis photo included FIGURE 14.WildlifeAn invaluable recreational resource. (Photos by Hileman and by Moulin included) FIGURE 15.The human wealth should not be forgotten (Photos included from Virginia Conservation Commission, United States Housing Authority, Washington, D. C., Times-Herald) FIGURE 16.Opportunities for healthful recreation conserve the human wealth FIGURE. Mt. Rainier from Mirror Lake, Mt. Rainier National Park. (Asahel Curtis photo) FIGURE 17.National recreational resources FIGURE 18.More water recreational areas should be in public ownership FIGURE 19.We cannot afford to neglect our resources. (Photos included from Tennessee Valley Authority, J. E. Haynes, Asahel Curtis) FIGURE 20.They must be preserved FIGURE 21. Principal vacation regions. (Florida State Chamber of Commerce photo included) FIGURE 22.Sketch of a park FIGURE. Point Lobos State Park, California. (Schoeb photo) FIGURE 23.Functional State conservation and recreation chart FIGURE 24.Recreational land and use planning FIGURE 25.Shelter and concession building, French Creek Recreational Demonstration Area, Pennsylvania FIGURE 26.Contact station, Turkey Run State Park, Indiana FIGURE 27.One of the ten cabins overlooking the Potomac River in Westmoreland State Park, Virginia. (Virginia Conservation Commission photo) FIGURE 28.Competent leadership is essential to a well-rounded recreational program. (Upper right, R. E. Hollahan photo) FIGURE 29.Archery develops sound nerves and a steady eye. (Los Angeles Playground and Recreation Department photo) FIGURE 30.Pitching horseshoes is universally popular. (Los Angeles Playground and Recreation Department photo) FIGURE 31.Leadership is fruitful in the recreational field FIGURE 32.Interior of Fishing Bridge Museum, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming FIGURE 33.Museum visitors, Cook County Forest Preserve District, Illinois FIGURE 34.Seasonal attendance at State parks by days of the week FIGURE 35.Relationship of appropriated funds to the number, size, and attendance of the parks and preserves of one State FIGURE 36.News of Parks encourages people to use the parks FIGURE 37.Large-scale activities require experienced recreational direction. Armstrong Redwoods State Park, California. (Photo by Schoeb) FIGURE. Vernal Fallsa silvery veil over shadowed cliffs, Yosemite National Park, California FIGURE 38.Rocks and surf, Harris Beach State Park, Oregon FIGURE 39.Aerial view, Jones Beach State Park, Long Island, New York, showing west bathhouse and swimming pool in foreground. (Long Island State Park Commission photo) FIGURE 40.Palisades Interstate Park, New York and New Jersey. (Palisades Interstate Park Commission photo) FIGURE 41.On the bridle trail, Cook County Forest Preserve District, Illinois FIGURE 42.Canyon of the Yellowstone River and Lower Falls, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming FIGURE 43.Spruce Tree House, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado FIGURE 44.On the beach, Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area Project, North Carolina FIGURE 45.Big Trees of the Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, California FIGURE 46.Types of State park agencies FIGURE 47.Palisades Interstate Park, New York and New Jersey. (Palisades Interstate Park Commission photo) FIGURE 48.Central Park, New York City. (New York City Department of Parks photo) FIGURE 49.Recreational system for an urban region NEXT >>> |
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