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Learning the Basics of Recreation Facilities. chapter. 3. 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.
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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.
Indoor Structures • Sport arenas • Gymnasiums • Community recreation centers • Dance studios • Museums • Bowling alleys • Swimming pools • Resorts and hotels
Outdoor Structures • Recreational sport complexes • Outdoor pools • Tennis courts • Golf courses • Playground • Stadiums • Parks • Beaches • Ski resorts
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.
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
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)
Private Recreation Facilities (continued) • Private golf courses • Fitness centers • Sport complexes • Hotels and resorts • Marinas
Developmental Stages 1. Assessment 2. Planning 3. Design 4. Construction 5. Management
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)
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.
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.
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.
Indoor Recreation Facility Characteristics • Surfaces • Illumination • Electrical systems • Plumbing • Finishes • Acoustics (continued)
Indoor Recreation Facility Characteristics (continued) • Climate control • Heating • Ventilation • Air conditioning • Utilities • Electricity • Sanitation • Water • Communication
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)
Indoor Recreation Facility: Structural Issues (continued) • Landscaping • Irrigation • Vehicle access • Walkways • Parking
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.
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
Production Space in Outdoor Recreation Facilities • Layout • Orientation • Drainage • Barriers and fences • Landscape • Surfaces
Support Systems in Outdoor Recreation Facilities • Access • Utilities • Lighting • Irrigation • Conveniences • Seating