PARKS 



regard to protection of property. Cooperate with health 

 agencies, police and juvenile courts. 



Use of the playground on Sunday. It is usually better 

 not to organize on Sunday match games in which chil- 

 dren are involved. Have a minimum amount of organ- 

 ized activity for children. 



Reports. Some type of attendance reports should be 

 sent the superintendent each month. Methods of at- 

 tendance taken vary greatly and no really satisfactory 

 method has been devised. For securing attendance at 

 general play activities though, it is possible to obtain 

 an accurate count of membership in teams and in 

 special activities. 



There should be a monthly report of property dam- 

 aged, of serious disciplinary problems and of inspection 

 of apparatus. Regular application blanks should be 



{.'lied out in case of absence from duty and approved 

 by the superintendent. Weekly time sheets ought also 

 to be required and each director should be held respon- 

 sible for making out requisitions. Opportunity should 

 be given every director to make suggestions as to how 

 playgrounds can be made more effective. 



Program planning. Certain sports are seasonal; others 

 will be in season the entire year. In addition to the 

 general schedule activities, events should be arranged 

 in accordance with local conditions and the program 

 may vary as facilities permit. Activities should be 

 planned weeks in advance with substitute activities in 

 case of bad weather, well thought out. Programs for 

 special days should be planned and every one given 

 something to do. 



Evening use of playgrounds. Important as are playgrounds for children, 

 their use ought not to be restricted to this group. The evening hours pro- 

 vide an opportunity for employed boys and girls and for young people and 

 adults to enjoy the facilities of the park. Twilight baseball, volley ball, 



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