Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Revised and expanded, this new edition is a guide for anyone involved in the planning and design of recreation and sport facilities and open spaces. It provides an introduction to this multifaceted topic and a wealth of practical information you can use to guide your efforts, whether you're planning a walking trail, professional sport arena, or other facility. You'll find: new information on coastal recreation planning and management to help communities and developers locate and plan recreational facilities that support a variety of activities, promote safety, and use the natural beauty of the coast without damaging the environment; a chapter on the personal, social, economic, and environmental benefits of recreation and sport; expanded coverage of facility planning and design issues, including new sections on swimming pool design and skateboarding facilities; full-color photos showing the 10 best examples of recreation planning and design in Australia; and accurate dimensions and more than 50 sample layouts for a wide variety of sport and recreation facilities, including seven new sports not featured in the first edition."--BOOK JACKET.

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