The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-10-20

The work done by the Pensacola
Play Grounds Association and by the
committee In charge of the recreation
work at Bayview Park has not only
grown In Importance during the past
year, but the most gratifying results
have been accomplished. :
The report of the Play Ground di-i
rector, II. B. Hopper, and Of the com
mittee in charge of the park are
worth reading by every good citizen.
The reports follow:
Report of the Play Ground Director.
Pensacola Play Ground Committee.
Gentlemen: I herewith respectfully
submit my report for the year ending
October /, 1913.
AS there are separate reports en-
closed from the committee in charge
at Bayyiew Park and the committee
in charge OF the North Hill play
ground. will not go, into detail in
regard to this part of the work.
The work at Bayview far surpasses
that of any previous year. The public
has shown more interest and the
privileges have been more generally
| used by people from all parts OF the
city. Many out of town visitors en-
| joyed the recreation features offered
and commended the work being car
ried on.
Only one case of stealing was re-
ported during the entire season, owing
to the method used in caring for the
valuables of the bathers. The articles
stolen in this case were secured and
returned to the owner.
/ The aIfnnrxrfSfnn nTnUf<7ad fSP hu
your committee. In the way Of play
supervisors, made the presence Of Of
| fetal police practically unnecessary
although the attendance was double
that Of last year.
| The Bayview Canoe Club was or
ganized and through the efforts of this
club q canoe house has been built in
| the park, providing racks and indi-
vidual lockers for thirty canoes and
| equipment.
| The success of the Twilight League
| on the North Hi1l playground was
| due, largely, to Mr.. A. r. Towse, who
/ managed the league. The general
| work at this park was handicapped
because of the fact that the park was
supervised only for part of the time.
Il would recommend that next year a
man be placed in charge for full time,
as we lose big opportunity by not
providing adequate supervision and
direction for the younger boys.
The work in the public schools has
developed very rapidly and need for
more competent direction for sys-
tematic and organized play activities
was felt during the past season. To
this end. at the request of teachers
a normal course In playground work
was conducted for six weeks during
the summer. under the direction OF
Miss Spencer and myself. Sixteen
teachers were enrolled, representing
all of the white schools of the city. A
general plan of play activities was
adopted to be carried out during the
school year by all of the schools. This
plan consists Of organized leagues
athletic competition, tournaments, free
play, etc, with plans for a general
Field Day and Play Festival to be
held in May.
In connection with the school play
ground work I would urgently recon
mend that provision be made, as soon
as possible, to have a director placed
in charge of this work. at least for
part time. to visit and assist the
teachers in their respective schools to
carry on this most valuable work
Without this direction and assistance
l feel that the work planned for this
season cannot be carried out
In closing I wish to express my ap-
probation of the unselfisa services OF
the members of the various commit
tees and the many other individuals
who are responsible for the success OF
supervised recreation in Pensacola.
Yours very respectfully,
H. E. HOPPEN,
] Playground Director.
!, Bayview Park.
Following is the report of the com.
mittee in charge OF recreation cente,
of Bayview Park for season endins
October 1st, 1919:
The bathing pavilion of Bayview
Park was opened May 18th and CLOSED
Sept. 30th. During this time-foul
and one-haf months-the total attend.
ance was 29,201 and the number bath.
{ ing was 1915, without single Sc.
: rious accident.
The average amount spent b,
batAers for accommodations was sever
cents.
Twenty-slx different organization.
used the park and pavilion for eighty,
seven picnics and outings. Count O.
family parties was not attempted
Three summer camps were conducted
| under supervision from the director
and directress of the center.
For the nine free band concert.
which We're enjoyed by large crowd.
the public is indebted to Mr.. C. w
Oliver, who headed the committee OF
finance and arrangements for thi.
feature. and to generous contributor.
too numerous to mention. Pledges tt
this fund amounted to s31712, o.
which $236.12 was paid in; $3.50
was spent; s2o.12 is now in the treas
ury. The concert committee wishe:
to collect the $500 stin unpaid to b,
held as fund for concerts next sea,
son.
i This committe wishes to recogniz.