As a Recreation & Tourism Management major in college, you will learn the very real business behind "Leisure" or "Recreation". In the United States alone, there are literally thousands of Local, State, National and "Theme" parks and venues. All must be well maintained, made profitable, and accessible to all. Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Mountain Biking, Zip Lining, Flag Football, Softball, Tennis and even Disc Golf are all done in organised settings.
Park Manager
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What is a public park? A "public park" is any area or portions of areas dedicated or designated by any Federal, State or local agency primarily for public recreational use.
What is public recreation? Public recreation includes activities that take place at a public park/facility - sports, physical activities, exposure to natural surroundings, arts and culture, to name a few. These activities may be passive or active and may be performed at will by the visitor or be organized by a public agency.
Western Illinois University: Recreation Management
Recreation & Tourism programs at VIU open doors
around the world
Park Ranger
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Park rangers work as law enforcement officers, nature experts, or both. They protect national parks and other federally managed areas by investigating complaints, enforcing laws and regulations, performing searches and rescues, and helping to direct forest- and fire-control efforts. These tasks are usually handled by park rangers working full time, year round.
Other park rangers work as seasonal employees or volunteers. These rangers might be involved in visitor outreach programs—aimed, for example, at spurring interest in local wildlife by leading guided tours or printing informational brochures. Experience gained from seasonal and volunteer work often leads to permanent employment.
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Dept. of Recreation and Parks Management
Clemson Parks, Recreation,
and Tourism Management
Recreation Supervisors
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Recreation supervisors oversee recreation leaders and plan, organize, and manage recreational activities to meet the needs of a variety of populations. These workers often serve as liaisons between the director of the park or recreation center and the recreation leaders. Recreation supervisors with more specialized responsibilities also may direct special activities or events or oversee a major activity, such as aquatics, gymnastics, or one or more performing arts.
Directors of recreation and parks develop and manage comprehensive recreation programs in parks, playgrounds, and other settings.
NCSU College of Natural Resources Information
Entertainment & Tourism Management at Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics
