To realize their full potential
as community resources for
youth development, parks
can and should go beyond
recreation.
1
THE URBAN INSTITUTE THE WALLACE FOUNDATION
Urban Parks as Partners in
Youth Development
Margery Austin Turner
Urban parks have long...
More
To realize their full potential
as community resources for
youth development, parks
can and should go beyond
recreation.
1
THE URBAN INSTITUTE THE WALLACE FOUNDATION
Urban Parks as Partners in
Youth Development
Margery Austin Turner
Urban parks have long played a vital role in
community-based programs for young people.
Traditionally, they have been thought of
mainly as venues for play.
Open spaces, playgrounds, sports fields, and recreational programs make an important contribution to
children’s lives.
But to realize their full potential as community resources for youth development, parks can and should go beyond
recreation.
At their best, they can offer a wide
variety of high-quality opportunities for children to build the skills and strengths they
need to lead full and rewarding lives.
Recent research provides important lessons
about how community-based programs can
be structured to promote youth development
most effectively.
And the experiences of a
new generation of youth pr
Less
