Evaluations can determine if the goals of the partnership have been met. When desired results have not been realized modifications can be made to remedy the situation. Systematic evaluations can also help with most of the commonly cited negative aspect of partnerships the loss of control. In most cases, leisure service agencies do not have control of their partnerships taken away as much as they quietly surrender it to their partners. Many partnerships involve agencies or groups that are based heavily on that single partnership with the park district or the park and recreation department.
Sports leagues are a prime example.
On the other hand, the leisure service provider may have a hundred or more partnerships. The partnering group can devote all of its energies to this single arrangement. As a result, the leisure service provider may experience some loss of control. Systematic evaluations can help leisure service agencies retain a level of control by guaranteeing that partners meet to discuss goals and possible modifications to the agreement. A second issue involves a potentially serious side effect of the critical role that facilities play in partnerships.