A timeline: 1898 - 1998.1898 Twenty-six superintendents of parks in New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. cities meet in Boston to discuss common issues, share perspectives, and visit the parks of Boston and Cambridge. 1902 Nearly 800 cities across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. have organized municipal park systems. 1905 Chicago voters approve a $5 million bond for the development of 10 neighborhood recreation parks in the city's South Parks District. President Theodore Roosevelt calls the parks "the most notable civic achievement of any American city." 1907 The first Play Congress is held in Chicago. early 1900s Twelve U.S. cities use public funds See Fund, 3. See also: Public to provide recreation services. 1904 Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. establishes a Playground Commission to administer all of its playgrounds. 1906 The Playground Association of America is established, fostering both supervised municipal playgrounds and a stronger financial base for its work. The association eventually becomes the Playground and Recreation Association of America (PRAA PRAA Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance PRAA Puerto Rican Arts Alliance PRAA Parent Representative Advisory Assembly PRAA Porter Ridge Athletic Association (Indian Trial, NC) PRAA Public Relations Agencies Association ). 1911 1911: New Jersey becomes the first state to pass an act permitting the formation of local recreation agencies. 1916 The National Park Service is established and put in charge of 15 parks and 21 monuments. 1926 PRAA is reorganized and renamed the National Recreation Association (NRA NRA (National Rifle Association of America) organization that encourages sharpshooting and use of firearms for hunting. [Am. Pop. Culture: NCE, 1895] See : Hunting ). The association establishes a National Recreation School to train college graduates as municipal recreation executives to fill positions created by the growth of public recreation. 1910 The unofficial "Father of the Playground Movement," Joseph Lee, who helped set up playgrounds for under-privileged boys in Boston, becomes the president of PRAA. 1915 As the United States enters World War I, the PRAA and War Camp Community Service provide recreation for new recruits in towns near training camps. 1920 PRAA moves to promote programs for urban African-American residents. 1927 Nearly 1,700 cities have park systems, totaling more than 250,000 acres. 1928 NRA receives a $500,000 grant from the Laura S. Rockefeller Memorial fund to Expand its work. 1940s Many parks, Swimming pools, libraries, and other recreation structures are developed to serve as war memorials. 1956 The National Park Service begins "Mission 66" to improve national parks This is a list of national parks ordered by nation. Africa
1962 The Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation is established to coordinate, assist, and stimulate recreation among U.S. citizens. 1938 The Society of Recreation Workers is formed, later becoming known as the American Recreation Society. 1950 Following World War II, standard playground equipment becomes more creative and challenging. 1958 U.S. Congress authorizes an Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission to examine the nation's recreation needs. 1965 The National Recreation and Park Association becomes a reality on August 14, with the merger of the National Recreation Association, the American Recreation Society, the American Institute of Park Executives, the National Conference on State Parks, and the American Association American Association refers to one of the following professional baseball leagues:
NRPA Natural Resources Protective Association (Staten Island, NY) NRPA Niagara Regional Police Association (Canada) NRPA National Rifle and Pistol Association Board of Trustees board of trustees Politics The posse of thugs who oversee an institution's administration. See Board of directors. . 1971 President Richard Nixon announces the establishment of "Legacy of Parks Legacy of Parks This 1970s New Federalism style program promoted by the Nixon administration turned federal land over to the states for historical, cultural and recreational purposes. In 1972, the U.S. ," an acquisition program for national park lands. 1975 The Community Services Act provides summer recreation for children of low-income families. 1968 The National Trail System Act is passed, establishing a national system of riding and hiking trails. The Journal of Leisure Research is established by NRPA. 1972 "Outdoor Recreation: A Legacy for America," a national plan for recreation, is released. 1978 The National Parks and Recreation Act kicks off $1.2 billion improvement of urban and national parks. 1989 The first issue of Programmer's Information Network is published. 1994 NRPA publishes Beyond Fun and Games "Fun and Games" is an episode of the original The Outer Limits television show. It first aired on 30 March, 1964, during the first season. Opening narration : Emerging Roles of Public Recreation, which profiles 19 public park and recreation initiatives. 1997 NRPA officially dedicates and moves into its new home in Ashburn, Virginia Ashburn, Virginia is an unincorporated area located in Loudoun County, Virginia, 30 miles west of Washington, D.C., and is part of the Washington Metropolitan Area. The area serves as headquarters for the internet service provider Verizon Business, Old Dominion Brewing Company, , the Ahrens NRPA Institute. 1980 The National Therapeutic Recreation Society, one of the principal branches of NRPA, is formed. 1993 Claude Ahrens, philanthropist and Iowa businessman, issues a $1 million challenge-donation to NRPA, initiating the drive for the Ahrens NRPA Institute. 1996 Parks and Recreation: The Benefits are Endless...[TM]," NRPA's training and marketing program, is initiated. More than 550 local park and recreation agencies participated in the initial launch of the "Active Living/ Healthy Lifestyles[TM]" campaign. |
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