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ments upon the general arrangement of our special features of the individual 

 plans. Some criticisms are also given. It is possible that some of these 

 criticisms may not be entirely justified because the design may be the 

 most effective one possible under the peculiar local conditions for which 

 it was made. It is believed, however, that comments and criticisms offered 

 may be helpful in considering these designs in the typical situation or 

 under average conditions. 



NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYFIELD-PARKS 



While people fifteen years of age and over will play some of the organ- 

 ized games noted as suitable for children on children's playgrounds, other 

 games and sports belonging peculiarly to young people and adults require 

 a great deal more space than the play activities of the children. Not only 

 is more space demanded for specific activities but the population to be 

 served in the general age group fifteen and above is much greater than 

 the child population. Moreover, the games and sports of the young people 

 and adults are, for the most part, highly organized and specialized with a 

 limited number of players engaged at one time. If large numbers are to 

 have a chance to play, greater spaces are needed. 



The following table of the principal games and sports engaged in by 

 young people and adults gives the dimensions of the play areas and the 

 estimated amount of space required for the various games. It will be noted 

 that in the case of some games like tennis, considerable space must be left 

 free around the court, whereas other games such as croquet and roque 

 require very little if any space beyond the borders of the playing court. 

 Some of the dimensions given, especially for use areas, are merely approxi- 

 mate, and greater or less space may be provided depending upon local 

 conditions. 



Space Requirements for Organized Games and Sports. 



Dimensions of Use Space Required Number 



Name Play Areas Dimensions Square Feet of Players 



Baseball 9O-foot diamond 300 x 325 feet 97,5o 18 



Basket Ball 50 x 94 feet (max.) 60 x 100 feet 6,000 10 



35 x 60 feet (min.) 



Basket Ball (women's) .. 451 90 feet 50x100 feet 5,ooo 12-18 



Bowling Green 1 14 x 1 10 feet (l alley) 120 x 120 feet 14,400 32-64 



Clock Golf Circle 20-24 f eet diam. 3O-foot circle 706 Any number (4-8) 



Croquet 30 x 60 feet 30 x 60 feet 1,800 Any number (4-8) 



Field Hockey 150 x 270 feet (min.) 180 x 300 feet 54,4OO 22 



180 x 300 feet (max.) 



Football 160 x 360 feet 180 x 360 feet 64,800 22 



Hand Ball 20 x 30 feet 30 x 40 feet 1,200 2 or 4 



Hand Tennis 16 x 40 feet 25 x 50 feet 1,250 2 or 4 



Horseshoe Pitching. . . . Stakes 40 feet apart IO x 50 feet 500 2 or 4 



LaCrosse 210 x 390 feet (min.) 225 x 410 feet 92,250 24 



255 X435 feet (max.) (average) 



1 Most bowling greens in public recreation areas are 120 x 120 feet providing for eight alleys. The amount 

 of space required for a single alley would be 20 x 120 feet. 



