Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons: Urban Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation

Internet Resources on Parks and Recreation Planning

APA: City Parks Forum
A white paper, case studies, briefing papers, and a bibliography from the American Planning Association.
NRPA: Publications and Research
Best practices, case studies and comprehensive data from the National Recreation and Parks Association.
NYC: Active Design Guidelines
How to promote public health through the design of parks and public infrastructure.
Parks & Recreation Magazine
The monthly magazine of the National Recreation and Parks Association.
Rails to Trails Conservancy: Design
A guide to design considerations for rail trails and greenways.
The Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute
Information on urban forest planning, with guidance on tree selection, tree identification, tree health, urban wood use, and urban forest management.