Geography Reference
In-Depth Information
Variable
Subcategories Explanation
Design
Purpose-built
Resource is designed for specific recreational uses
Adapted
Resource has been converted to a recreational use from a
previous function
Annexed
Resource is not designed nor intended for recreational use, but
will be used as such by some groups
Organisational
Formal
Resource has a structured design/layout and/or management
Informal
Resource has no such structure
Function
Single
Resource has one intended recreational function
Multi
Resource has a diversity of intended recreational functions
Shared
Resource has a variety of functions of which recreation is one
Space/use
characteristics
Extensive
Individual recreational functions range over large areas with
generous use of space
Intensive
Functions are concentrated with little or no unused/wasted
space
Scale
Large
Over 10 acres in extent
Medium
Between 2 and 10 acres in extent
Small
Below 2 acres in extent
Catchment
City-wide
Resource draws use from across the urban area
District
Resource draws use primarily from its district
Local
Resource draws use primarily from its neighbourhood
Source of provision Public
Funded/managed by government at either local or national
level
Private
Funded/managed by private individuals/groups for their own
use
Voluntary
Funded/managed by groups acting as co-operatives, clubs or
societies, for the use of members
Source:
S.Williams (1995)
Table 5.3:
Basic typology of outdoor recreation
facilities in urban areas
Public facilities
Private/voluntary
facilities
By particular
groups
Formal
Informal
Formal
Informal
Large scale
Major parks
Major commons
Private golf
courses
Major shopping
City-wide
catchment
Major sports
fields/stadiums
Major urban
woodland
centres Major
transport
Municipal golf
courses
Major water space
Urban country
parks
centres, e.g.
airports, stations
Medium
scale
Recreation
Urban
Sports
clubs, e.g.
District
catchment
grounds Small
parks
green ways Minor
urban woodland
bowls or
cricket
Minor water space
Cycleways
