University Presentation Showcase: Graduate Division
Parks and Recreation Facilities Hosting Social Groups to Support a Sense of Community
Presenter Hometown
Russell Springs
Major
Recreation and Park Administration
Department
Recreation and Park Administration
Degree
Graduate
Mentor
Dr. Brian Clark
Mentor Department
Recreation and Park Administration
Recommended Citation
Back, Megan A., "Parks and Recreation Facilities Hosting Social Groups to Support a Sense of Community" (2023). University Presentation Showcase Event. 9.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2023/graduate/9
Abstract
Social groups such as book clubs, church groups, performance art clubs, mommy groups, and hiking clubs are becoming more and more common as they are needed more often. While these groups are increasing in popularity, some struggle to find safe, quality, and spacious areas to meet and carry out their activities. Parks and recreation professionals can also struggle to fill their calendars with quality, cost-effective, and inclusive events. Recreation areas and facilities are often not used to their full potential. However, there may be a solution that benefits not only recreation facilities, but the communities they are located in as well. Parks, recreation, and social groups all have benefits for those who participate in the offered activities including increased mental and physical health. Hosting social and interest groups at parks and recreation facilities is a great, cost-effective way to offer more events for the community, give social groups an adequate meeting place, give community members a sense of place, and spread awareness to both the facility and the group.
Presentation format
Poster
Parks and Recreation Facilities Hosting Social Groups to Support a Sense of Community
Social groups such as book clubs, church groups, performance art clubs, mommy groups, and hiking clubs are becoming more and more common as they are needed more often. While these groups are increasing in popularity, some struggle to find safe, quality, and spacious areas to meet and carry out their activities. Parks and recreation professionals can also struggle to fill their calendars with quality, cost-effective, and inclusive events. Recreation areas and facilities are often not used to their full potential. However, there may be a solution that benefits not only recreation facilities, but the communities they are located in as well. Parks, recreation, and social groups all have benefits for those who participate in the offered activities including increased mental and physical health. Hosting social and interest groups at parks and recreation facilities is a great, cost-effective way to offer more events for the community, give social groups an adequate meeting place, give community members a sense of place, and spread awareness to both the facility and the group.
