Learning the Basics of Recreation Facilities

1. Learning the Basics of Recreation Facilities chapter 3

2. Structures • All recreation facilities are known as structures. • There is a differentiation between areas that are composed of natural environments—including mountains, lakes, streams, and forests—and planned, constructed structures.

3. Indoor Structures • Sport arenas • Gymnasiums • Community recreation centers • Dance studios • Museums • Bowling alleys • Swimming pools • Resorts and hotels

4. Outdoor Structures • Recreational sport complexes • Outdoor pools • Tennis courts • Golf courses • Playground • Stadiums • Parks • Beaches • Ski resorts

5. Unique Facility Designs • No two recreation facilities are exactly alike. • Design reflects the influence of factors such as the core product, architectural interests, environmental considerations, efficiency needs, and legal requirements. • The personalities, attitudes, and interests of owners can be reflected in the design.

6. Product Influence • No matter what the structure, fundamental to its existence is the production and delivery of the recreation product. • All recreation facilities are built with the delivery of a specific product in mind that involves human creativity and initiative while managing resources efficiently.

7. Facility Purpose • A single-purpose facility typically has only one product that is developed and delivered. • The administrative and delivery operations may be less complicated because of the single purpose of the product being delivered. (continued)

8. Single-Purpose Facility

9. Facility Purpose (continued) • Multipurpose facilities incorporate two or more products. • Multipurpose facilities may create more complicated management responsibilities because of the diverse applications and requirements of the products being offered.

10. Multipurpose Facility

11. Public Recreation Facilities • The basic philosophy behind public recreation facilities is to create a service-oriented operation to meet the needs of the citizens who pay taxes for the operation and construction of the facility. (continued)

12. Public Recreation Facilities (continued) • Here are examples of public recreation facilities: • Sport complexes of park and recreation agencies • Community centers • Swimming pools • Beaches • Public tennis courts • Funding options to support these types of facilities vary based on the type of facility and the politics involved.

13. Private Recreation Facilities • Private facilities rely on the income generated from the product for facility construction and management expenses. • Without adequate income, privately managed recreation facilities could not remain open. (continued)

14. Private Recreation Facilities (continued) • Private golf courses • Fitness centers • Sport complexes • Hotels and resorts • Marinas

15. Developmental Stages 1. Assessment 2. Planning 3. Design 4. Construction 5. Management

16. Indoor Recreation Facility Characteristics: Site • All recreation facilities have to be located in a specific place, and that location, or site, receives a great deal of attention regarding how it will contribute to the delivery of the product. • The makeup of the area can significantly influence the facility and its development. (continued)

17. Indoor Recreation Facility Characteristics: Site (continued) • Typical site issues include natural barriers such as rock formations, drainage areas, weather conditions, and prevailing winds. • Issues of site coordination also include the proximity of roads, utilities, and natural energy sources in addition to the proximity of other facilities and product competition.

18. Indoor Recreation Facility Characteristics: Production Space • The production space and its characteristics are vital to the success of a recreation facility. • Recreation facilities are developed with the product in mind, and specific areas are designed to enhance the production process.

19. Indoor Recreation Facility Characteristics: Main Areas • Space that is necessary for developing and delivering the core product is called the main area. • Specific sizes, dimensions, and a variety of technical considerations should be considered when it comes to the design of primary product delivery areas. • Sport fields or courts have dimension standards that must be followed to create an appropriate area for the delivery of the core product.

20. Indoor Recreation Facility Characteristics • Surfaces • Illumination • Electrical systems • Plumbing • Finishes • Acoustics (continued)

21. Indoor Recreation Facility Characteristics (continued) • Climate control • Heating • Ventilation • Air conditioning • Utilities • Electricity • Sanitation • Water • Communication

22. Indoor Recreation Facility: Structural Issues • One of the most notable aspects of any indoor recreation facility is its exterior or structural appearance. • The structural appearance may be designed to help market the product, meet owner or administrative wishes, or create a level of attractiveness that makes a statement to potential users. (continued)

23. Indoor Recreation Facility: Structural Issues (continued) • Landscaping • Irrigation • Vehicle access • Walkways • Parking

24. Outdoor Recreation Facility Characteristics • Outdoor recreation areas can be simple or complex. • Outdoor facilities include nature parks, sport complexes, waterfronts, water parks, amusement parks, golf courses, skate parks, ski resorts, and lakes.

25. Considerations for Outdoor Recreation Facilities • Size of the space, based on core product needs • Topography • Land • Surrounding vegetation • Water and storm water • Climate • Production space

26. Topography

27. Production Space in Outdoor Recreation Facilities • Layout • Orientation • Drainage • Barriers and fences • Landscape • Surfaces

28. Support Systems in Outdoor Recreation Facilities • Access • Utilities • Lighting • Irrigation • Conveniences • Seating