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Foundations of Parks and Recreation Flashcards

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  1. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design require that newly constructed park paths of travel meet a maximum running slope of:

    Answer: 8.33% (1:12)

    ADA standards specify that accessible routes must have a maximum running slope of 8.33% (a 1:12 ratio) to be usable by people using wheelchairs.

  2. In parks and recreation planning, a 'community needs assessment' primarily serves to:

    Answer: Identify gaps between current service offerings and community demand

    A community needs assessment systematically gathers data to identify unmet recreation needs and prioritize future programs, facilities, and services accordingly.

  3. Which of the following best describes 'inclusion' in a parks and recreation context?

    Answer: Creating environments where all individuals can participate meaningfully alongside peers

    Inclusion means designing programs and environments so that people of all abilities can participate together in the same activities with appropriate supports.

  4. The CAPRA accreditation process is administered by which organization?

    Answer: Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA)

    CAPRA (Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies) is the independent body that administers agency-level accreditation, though it operates under NRPA's umbrella.

  5. Environmental stewardship in parks management is best described as:

    Answer: The responsible management of natural resources for present and future generations

    Environmental stewardship involves managing natural resources responsibly to maintain ecological health while allowing appropriate human use now and in the future.

  6. Which type of recreation program format involves participants joining at any point and setting their own pace or schedule?

    Answer: Drop-in (open) program

    Drop-in or open programs allow participants to come and go on their own schedule without pre-registration or a fixed session structure.

  7. The concept of 'parkland dedication' or 'in-lieu fees' in municipal planning refers to:

    Answer: Requirements for developers to provide park land or pay fees as part of new development approvals

    Parkland dedication ordinances require residential developers to set aside land for parks or pay fees that fund park acquisition and development to serve the new population.