Managing Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services, 4th ed.

Managing Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services introduces management concepts for recreation, parks, and leisure services. This book also discusses managerial leadership issues such as ethics, collaboration and cooperation, and leadership and motivation. Further, it explores the maanagement of resources, discussing topics such as human resources and legal issues and risks. It also looks toward the future, examining future perspectives such as the global economy, demographic changes, and innovation and entrepreneurship. Beyond higher education experiences, the authors have professional experiences such as founder of Camp Adventure™ Child & Youth Services, program planner, education director of the National Program for Playground Safety, and public services manager.