The authors explore the stimulating, philosophical question, What is the importance of parks and recreation to the quality of life? . Asked by students, educators, and practitioners alike, the answer to this question is the core of one's philosophy of service in the field of parks and recreation. This 3rd edition contains a new preface and an epilogue that capsulises the authors' thinking about .

A collection of 18 essays that explore the meaning of recreation, parks, and leisure in the author's own life. This second edition includes six new essays that are based on the realization that much of what makes life interesting flows out of everyday pastimes.

The authors explore the simulating, philosophical question, What is the importance of parks and recreation to the quality of life? . Asked by students, educators and practitioners alike, the answer to the question is the core of one's philosophy in the field of recreation. The text has been written so that it is easy to comprehend. The authors present the material in a first person plural and ...

Explores the meaning of recreation, parks, and leisure in the author's own life. This collection of essays is about adventure-based outdoor recreation experiences and is set in the mountains, forests, deserts, and tundra. It adds essays about the author's life in Florida.