Formulation of a Local Authority Recreation Policy – A Guide for Area Recreation Advisors

This document is a guide for Area Recreation Advisers when developing Recreation Policies with Local Authorities. The guide provides basic information, a rationale and a framework for Area Advisers to assist Local Authorities in formulating their Recreation Policies. Policy statements cover key topics including: opens space; recreational facilities; sport; recreation financing/budgeting; tourism; heritage, culture and the arts; dams and waterways; recreation coordination.