Neighborhood Parks
- 1 May 1977
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Evaluation Quarterly
- Vol. 1 (2) , 319-328
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0193841x7700100205
Abstract
Most people do not use neighborhood parks. The causes and implications of nonuse are summarized. Ways to measure nonuse and a new approach to recreation planning based on user objectives are outlined. Design and management solutions are described to reduce levels of nonuse and make neighborhood parks more effective urban recreation places.Keywords
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