Guildelines for Developing Public Recreation Facility Standards In a school or church One location per 5,000 Baseball field A neighbourhood facility where interest warrants; at least one or more in each municipality should be lighted One location per 5,000 Best in a school; often in a church One location per 5,000 Centre, neighbourhood May be a small building in a neighbourhood park; preferably part of the elementary school; a meeting area plus space for a change area for outdoor skating or swimming One location per 5,000 Part of a community centre or in a school One location per 5,000 Usually combined with a school One per school Preferable in conjunction with a school; used as an outdoor skating area in winter One location per 5,000 Usually in conjunction with a neighbourhood park or elementary school; intended for elementary school children One location per 5,000 Pools, spray or wading pool Must be paved surface with good drainage; in a neighbourhood park and combined with a playground One location per 5,000 Training or teaching Almost uniform depth (3 to 4 ft) with no diving area; considered a walk-to facility with few change facilities; planned in conjunction with regular

 outdoor pools and where an indoor/outdoor pool is unattainable One location per 5,000 Rink, natural ice Outdoor May be maintained by volunteers; should be three ice surfaces at each location: one for small children, one for skating and one for hockey; should be adjacent to school One location per 5,000 Developed as part of a senior citizen centre One location per 5,000 Placed in a neighbourhood park or elementary school playground One location per 5,000 Part of a school playground One location per 5,000 Part of a school playground One location per 5,000 Tennis court Should be lighted and developed in conjunction with elementary and secondary schools; at least three courts per location One location per 5,000 Tot lot Developed for pre-school children in neighbourhood parks, elementary school grounds or smaller areas; located close to family housing to permit easy access by young children Five locations per, 5000 Usually part of a school gymnasium or playground; indoor or outdoor facility One location per 5,000 Adventure Playground Associated with a park or community centre; creative playgrounds are usually associated with a school or park Two locations per 10

,000 Cut off from other open space One location per 20,000 Arena, artificial indoor ice area One in each community should have spectator seating; the rest should be for recreation purposes with limited seating One location per 20,000 In a community park or combined with a secondary school One location per 20,000 One in each municipality should have fixed seating; the rest may be in schools One location per 20,000 May be indoor or outdoor; developed in conjunction with a club One location per 20,000 May be developed sufficiently by commercial interests One lane per 2,500 Usually a private club, one site should be open to the public One location per 25,000 Centres, community centre A multi-purpose building; may be part of a school complex or included with an indoor pool or arena One location per 25,000 Day care May be privately or publicly owned; can be located in a recreation facility; number required must be based on the demand for this service; space, staffing and equipment standards are controlled by the Ontario Day Nurseries Act; legislative controls less stringent when cooperatively operated with volunteers To accommodate 10

 children per 1,000 population Day centre Specifically for senior citizens; complete and continuous programs of activities, including a noon meal One location per 20,000 Usually for teens or senior citizens; should be centrally located and close to public transportation One location per 20,000 Pre-school or one oclock clubs An indoor and outdoor facility for young children accompanied by parents One location per 20,000 May be part of a school, church or community centre One location per 20,000 Handball Part of a multi-purpose facility with a shower and change facilities; may be indoor or outdoor One location per 20,000 Located in a community park or hockey cushion One location per 20,000 Library An integrated system is essential within each municipality; may be combined with school system; should include bookmobile service for suburban and rural areas One location per 20,000 Model plane fly area Located away from residential area because of noise and away from airport if planes are radio controlled; often treated as a regional facility, depending on interest One location per 60,000 or one per region Pool Indoor/outdoor Provides a year-round program; located in

 community centre or school; usually one or two walls open up to outdoor patio; should accommodate 3% of population at one time; minimum capacity of 200 people per pool using 27 square feet per swimmer; should be built, wherever possible, in place of outdoor pools One location per 20,000 Outdoor Built when indoor-outdoor type is too costly, deck size is twice the water surface; may be built as part of a multi-purpose unit in a community par; planned in conjunction with training or teaching pools One location per 20,000 Usually combined with secondary or school play field, soccer or athletic field One location per 20,000 Placed in open space throughout the community; enhanced by water frontage or view One acre for each 3,000 to 5,000 Rugger Usually combined with secondary or school play field, soccer or athletic field One location per 20,000 May be part of community or regional park One location per 20,000 Soccer field Combined with community park or secondary school playfield; a separate facility if interest warrants with limited seating accommodation One location per 20,000 Developed according to interest

; should be alighted facility One location per 20,000 Usually part of a multi-purpose facility One location per 20,000 Track and Field Usually part of an athletic field, secondary school or sports stadium; each school should have practice areas One location per 20,000 Best when linked with an educational institution One per region Camping area Day camp An isolated area; can be conservation or regional park or leased land; should accommodate a minimum of 100 children, maximum capacity per unit or for one director is 120 children One location for each 60,000 Resident camp Often provided by private agencies; may be may miles removed from municipality; should serve at least 100 persons per site One site per 40,000 Tourist camp Usually an over-night camping facility for tourists travelling in trailers or campers; an effective service when publicly owned and advertised internationally.

One per region Operated as a commercial facility, even when publicly owned One per region Part of a conservation area or teaching institution One per region A residential facility in a natural setting within bussing distance for children One per region Performance arts centre Should include facilities for dramatic, choral, orchestral or dance presentations; operated as a commercial facility even when publicly owned One per region Based on demand and should not be combined with other field sports One per region Curling rink Usually operated by a private club; public ownership limited to pay as you play; program can be accommodated in an arena 12 sheets per 25,000 Requires specialized equipment but space can usually be found in any gymnasium One per region Controlled and stocked for public use One per region Golf course Regulation golf 18 holes; minimum of 120 to 180 acres; pay as you play when publicly owned and operated One per 30,000` Consider when regulation course is not possible; minimum of 25 acres; may include driving range One per 25,000 May be privately or publicly owned; frequency depends upon availability of sites and demands One per region Museum May differ in emphasis i.e.

science or historical; site, building and program should grow with the population One of each type per region Outdoor theatre A natural amphitheatre or structure to accommodate drama, dance, music and films to seat 1000 to 500 people; interest may require designation of small area in community park One per region Indoor pool (for competition) Not less that 25 metres in length with 3 metre board; include some spectator space; often placed in secondary school One per 50,000 Olympic 65 metre with 10 metre tower; eight 2.5 metre lanes; best when placed in a college or university One per region Rifle or pistol range Usually developed and operated as a private club or in conjunction with a police facility, firehall or secondary school; an indoor facility One per 100,000 May be operated by private or provincial agency; should contain shelter and feeding facilities One per region Scenic drives Or parkways Excellent when used to link an integrated park system; should be combined with walkways or a system of trails; designed to include look-out and picnic areas One per region Usually a private club facility developed outdoors One per region Skiing areas Snow skiing Developed according to suitability of area with shelter,

 tows, jumps and slopes for beginners as well as those with advanced skills One per region Developed in safe, controlled water area, away from swimming zone One per region Cross-country skiing Trails should be developed within a natural setting and with gentle slopes and long level runs One per region Stadium A major, multi-purpose sports field with flood lighting, dressing rooms, washrooms, food concessions and parking for professional or highly organized team sports One per 100,000 Trails Hiking and cycling trail Walkway, finger or ribbon park, developed according to interest and available areas; often used to link all publicly-owned open space One system per region Used for teaching through labelled flora and significant points of interest One per region Developed in conservation areas, regional parks or on hydro right-of-way; privately or publicly owned One per region Snowmobile trail May be in a regional park or conservation area away from residential or developed areas because of noise; preferably in an area of 100 acres or more with wooded trails One per region Facility should start with 50,000 people and grow with the population One for each region Fences should be 60 ft from playing area on foul lines for senior play Junior leagues as prescribed by the Canadian Federation or local association Line through home

 plate and across second base running 10 degrees NNE from south to north 4.

basketball Minimum  42 ft x 74 ft Maximum 50 ft x 90 ft Suggest 3 ft or 1 m be unobstructed around court 5. bocce 18 ft x 62 ft 5.25m x 19m Total area of 30ftx80 ft or 9.2m x 24.3m Bowling green 14 ft x 120 ft 4.27m x 30.35m Spaces of 120 ft x 120 ft accommodates 8 rinks allowing bowling in 2 directions 7. Boxing Ring maximum of 20 ft2 Minimum of 16 ft2 Platform must extend 2 ft beyond ropes The international platform shall be from .91m to 1.22m in height 8.

Box lacrosse Maximum  90 ft x 200 ft Minimum  60 ft x 160 ft Maximum  27.5m x 61 m Minimum  18.3 m x 49 m Total area (average) 85 ft x 185 ft or 26m x 56m 9. Canoeing Length  1000 m Width  9 lanes, each 9 m plus 20 m of open water on each side = 121 m For longer competitions, allow a minimum turn radius of 50m 10. Clock golf Diameter of 20 to 30 ft or 6 to 9 m Total area of 40 ft x 40 ft or 12.5m x 12.5m 11. cricket Min. grounds  450 ft x 500 ft Max.

grounds 525 ft x 550 ft Define boundary lines Lay our wickets in a north-south orientation 12 .Croquet 30 ft x 60 ft Total area 30 ft x 60 ft 13. curling length of sheet  150 ft width of sheet  14 ft Concentric circles around button of 4 ft, 8 ft and 12 ft in diameter 14. cycling Length  333.3 m or 400 m Width  varies from 5m to 9m Track should conform to a measurement which is a submultiple of 5000 m Graduation of turns varies between 30 degrees and 50 degrees 15. deck tennis Single  12 ft x 40 ft Double  18 ft x 40 ft Total area of 20 ft x 50 ft for singles and 26 ft x 50 ft for doubles 16.

diving To accommodate 1m and 3m springboard and 3, 5, 7.5 and 10 m towers 1m requires depth of 3.4 m 3m requires depth of 3.4 m 5m requires depth of 4.0 m 7.5m requires depth of 4.5 m 10m requires depth of 5.0 m Prefer 5m height over highest tower to ceiling A separate diving well, to meet international specifications, would measure 21.0m x 15.0m 17. Equestrian a) requires long distance course of three-day event  utilizing roads, trails and varied obstacles b) Grand Prix Dressage  spectator seats and field of 20.0 m x 60.0 m c) Grand Prix Jumping requires an area of 80.0 m x 110.0 m Minimum of 5 yd unobstructed boundary for player run off Lay out in a north-south orientation 21.

Golf 18 holes require 180 acres 9 holes require 60 acres Area of 23.0 m x 47.5 m Modern gymnastics require 16m x 16m One wall  40 ft long x 20 ft wide x 20 ft high Four walls  40 ft long x 20 ft wide x 20 ft high 6 ft clear space outside court back wall must be 12 ft high 24. Handball, team Length 38m to 44 m Width  18 m to 22 m Official international matches require 20 m x 40 m in playing area 25. Hockey Minor  85 ft x 180 ft Major 90 ft x 200 ft Average surface of 85 ft x 185 ft with 28 ft radius for corners 26. horseshoes 30 ft to 40 ft between skates Total area of 12 ft x 50 ft 27.

judo Men  10, 15, 30 and 50 km Ladies  5 and 10 km Jr. men  10 and 15 km Jr. boys  7� and 10 km Jr. girls  3 and 5 km Course must be prepared before winter so all obstacles may be removed 47. soccer Minimum  50 yd x 50 yd Maximum  100 yd x 130 yd International matches require a width of 70 to 80 yd and a length of 110  120 yd 48. softball Diamond 60 ft x 0 ft Foul lines  200 ft or more Centre field  250 ft or more Recommend 15 ft clear space outside diamond 49. Speedball Minimum 160 ft x 240 ft Maximum 160 ft x 360 ft Total area of 180 ft x 420 ft for maximum size 50.

squash Singles  18 ft 6 in x 32 ft x 16 ft Doubles  25 ft x 45 ft x 2- ft Ball wall 9 ft high for singles and 7 ft high for doubles 51. swimming, competitive Courses of 25 m and 50 m or 25 yd and 50 yd Olympic pool requires 50 m x 21 m with a constant dept of 1.8 m Lanes should b e2.5 m wide with .50 m outside last lane on each side Olympic pool has 88 lanes and demands a uniform depth throughout 52. swimming, synchronized An area of 12 m x 12 m with a minimum depth of 3 m The area may be extended but a minimum depth of 2 m must be maintained for an additional 8 m 53. Tennis, lawn Singles  27 ft x 78 ft Doubles  36 ft x 78 ft Allow 21 ft behind base line, 12 ft beyond side line and 12 ft between courts 54.

Tennis, table Table 5 ft x 9 ft x 2 ft 6 in; tournaments require a minimum of 6 ft a the side of each table and 12 ft at each end Allow an area of 20 ft x 49 ft or 6 m x 12 m 55. tether ball A circle of 6 ft in diameter Allow area of 20 ft x 20 ft 56. touch football 160 ft x 300 ft Allow area of 175 ft x 330 ft 57. Trap shooting 200 ft x 300 ft 9 m x 18 m or 30 ft x 60 ft Suggested height of 7m or 23 ft 59.

Water polo Neighbourhood park A minimum of 5 spaces for the first two acres, and 1 space for each additional acre Community park A minimum of 5 acre per acre and add spaces for major facilities Athletic field (separate or combined) 5 to 8 spaces per acre depending on spectator seating accommodation or 3.5 passengers per car Sports stadium 1 car space for 3 patrons, plus area for buses Community centre 1 car space for 3 patrons Curling rink 1 car space for 2 patrons Arena (no seating) 1 car space for 5 patrons Arena (spectator seating) 1 car space for 3 patrons Swimming pool  indoor 1 car space for 3 patrons Swimming pool  outdoor 1 car space for 5 patrons Swimming pool  teaching type 1 car space for 6 patrons Picnic area 1 car space for 4 patrons Botanical or horticultural displays 1 car space for 4 patrons Art gallery or library 1 car space per 100 sq. ft of floor space Civic or cultural centre 1 car space per 500 sq.

ft of floor space Beaches 1 per 200 units 60 ft x 30 ft with 3 ft to 5 ft depth; no diving board Adjacent to exercise rooms, sauna, day nursery, sun deck and patio; may be operated by public or private agency Sauna and exercise area 1 per 200 units Occupancy space for 24 adults with 3 tiered sauna to give temperature variation Near shower rooms; may include coin operated exercise machines and be staffed on a part-time basis Games room according to expressed interest Minimum 20 ft x 30 ft with good storage space; space as flexible and adaptable as possible for multi-use Near laundry area; may include fireplace, bar facilities and sitting space for socializing; indoor play space for parties and movies Handball or squash courts 1 per 200 units Two courts within 50 ft x 50 ft x 20 ft high Near shower area; could be matted for karate, judo and wrestling; could be used for table tennis Workshop and auto bay Pre-school play area 1 per building 800 to 4000 square feet; can be part of a larger open space area and provide sitting

 area for adults; should be visually pleasant Adjacent to laundry room and within view of balconies; space should be protected from dominance by older age groups; equipment scaled to pre-school size Open area Minimum space of 150 ft x 200 ft within a level, well-drained grassed area Within a few minutes walking distance; equipped for active needs of all age groups Hard surfaced area; 1 per building Minimum of 40 ft x 60 ft May be part of the visitor parking area equipped for organized and unorganized sports and games, i.e.

badminton, volleyball, floor hockey, etc.

Passive area 1 per building Minimum of � acre with mixed sun and shaded areas, a natural environment with trees, shrubs and flowers Adjacent to childrens playground equipped for sun bathing, barbecuing and such games as horseshoes, shuffleboard and croquet Garden plots Area will vary according to interest May be adjacent to building or part of a community garden area Trails and linkage system Opening 2 ft 6 in All doors should open easily Automatically-operated doors timed for slower movement of wheelchair/crutches Accessible entrances should permit entry to main parts of building Floor areas All floor areas should be maintained in non-slip condition Floor covering should permit easy wheelchair movement All runs secured to floor Landing should be used to reduce length of stair flights Stairs should be well-lighted An alternative to stairs should be provided nearby Ramps Min width of 3 ft gradient 1 in 12 or less Level platform at top of ramp at least 5 ft x 5 ft Non-slip surface Outside ramps protected from rain and snow Within view of main entrance or well-marked All public buildings and areas should be accessible by ramps Railings At least 1� in required between rail and wall 32 in from floor On both sides of all stairs At least one

 side of ramps and docks Drinking fountains and telephones Low enough for use by children as well as adults, max.

45 in from ground Controls within reach and easily operable All fountain and phones in public areas are accessible Seating/furniture (ii) indoor theatres, auditoriums and arenas Permanent outdoor cooking facilities should have variable height At least two flat areas near exits, elevators, ramps with min. size 50 in x 32 in Park benches should be easy to use and comfortable Picnic tables adapted for use by wheelchair bound persons Movable portable seats to allow wheelchair bound persons to sit with companions Provide enough benches at convenient locations in areas heavily used by the elderly Locations of adapted picnic tables clearly marked In all theatres, auditoriums or public centres Swimming pools/showers At least 1 community pool adapted Shower stalls at least 3 ft x 4 ft deep Adapted pools Is there open space for informal games? 2. Do these older children have access to sports activities? are there activities for girls? 3. Does the physical activity provide enough challenge to increase the children's physical skills and to appeal to their natural sense of daring? 4. Have you recognized that children of this age love creative activities and often don't get enough chance to "exercise" their talents at school? Is there an opportunity for drama? 5.

Is there any inside space where this age group can meet? is it rough enough to allow them to fix bikes, and make furniture or other useful household objects? 6. Is there space for a "hang out" for this age group to socialize? can a rough and ready area for the activities mentioned in Item 5 be incorporated here? 7. are there facilities for winter play? is there an ice rink for free skating not just hockey? 8. Is there storage space for equipment? 9. Open space allocation When calculating the amount of parkland dedication in medium and high density areas, a density-based standard should be used rather than the percentage -of-land standard. In most cases this will substantially increase the size of the open space allocation. For example: if the total site of a 120-unit apartment building is two acres, the open space allocation based on a five per cent land conveyance would be one-tenth of an acre; using a density standard of one acre per 120 dwelling units, the land conveyance would be one acre; this is a difference of nine-tenths of an acre - depending upon the method used. This method works well where land is available.

In redevelopment projects additional land is often not available or far too expensive to be acquired. Here, cash-in-lieu of land may be accepted. If the cash settlement is based on the land value of the required park dedication, then a density standard should be used. If possible, the cash acquired should be used to increase recreation opportunities for that particular development, rather than elsewhere in the municipality. 2. Overloading present facilities Existing public facilities within a high-density area should be evaluated in terms of their capability to respond to the increased use. In some cases the carrying capacity of an existing facility can be increased without decreasing the level of the recreation experience enjoyed. In other situations it may be necessary to build additional facilities. These could be funded, in part, by the cash received in-lieu of land or from park levies received through capital contributions - See table 10 on page 6 0 for examples of park levies. 3. The types of facilities needed will depend largely on two factors: the existing public facilities already in the area the facilities provided by the private developer, i.e. tennis courts, swimming pools, saunas, as part of the complex. These existing facilities should be carefully assessed before decisions are made to build new ones.

It is also important to understand the characteristics of high-density living environments that may limit home-oriented recreation experiences. These experiences can often be provided by modifying the dwelling unit or by adding certain components to the total development. Table 7 on page 56 illustrates the common characteristics of high-density environments and suggests some solutions. Table 8 on page 58 suggests some indoor facilities that may be added; table 9 on page 59 refers to outdoor facilities that may be considered. 4. BUDGET (Municipal Recreation) A statement of anticipated revenue and expenditure for a given period of time, usually a calendar year. It is prepared by the recreation committee, with the assistance of the recreation staff and presented annually to the municipal council for its adoption and approval. The difference between the anticipated revenue and the expenditure required to operate the program or the facility is the amount expected from the municipal council. Once the budget is approved by Council, the committee is permitted to operate the program or facility without interference by Council as long as the budget is followed and best interest of the municipality is served. BUILDING PERMIT Secured by presenting a plan sketch or drawing to the municipal building department, accompanied by a token fee.

Following assurance of compliance a certificate will be issued in the name of the owner (recreation committee) or will be presented to the contractors to display throughout the construction phase. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE Funds for the acquisition of large costly equipment or property; the construction, addition to or replacement of recreation areas or buildings. An improvement to a facility through a capital expenditure. CERTIFICATE, INTERIM, MUNICIPAL RECREATION A certificate granted to a recreationist employed in municipal recreation (by the Special Services Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Culture and Recreation) who has graduated from a recognized recreation program or fulfilled equivalent requirements. An interim A certificate is granted to a university graduate. An interim B certificate is granted to a graduate of a two-year diploma program given by a college. CERTIFICATE, PERMANENT, MUNICIPAL RECREATION A certificate granted to a recreationist employed in municipal recreation by the Ontario Ministry of Culture and Recreation who holds an interim certificate and who has had three years successful experience. COMMUNITY, GEOGRAPHIC An area bounded by natural or man-made boundaries where people share common interests, concerns and attitudes. It is made up of several neighbourhoods.

In urban centres a secondary school may be the focal point, surrounded by the elements for living, such as shopping centres, libraries, churches and recreation facilities. In some cases there is no sharp line of demarcation and one community tends to spill into another. With today's mobility, a community may be losing its social identity. COMMUNITY OF INTEREST This is a grouping of people with like interests and may cut across the boundaries of several geographic communities. COMMUNITY SCHOOL Every community needs one facility which can serve as a centre for community affairs. Such a centre should be centrally located, accessible to people and a symbol to the community. Schools, even as presently constituted, contain most of the elements of a community centre. A community school program means much more than extended use of school facilities. Such a program is designed: to increase the knowledge of the community about the school and its services to the community to encourage the cooperation and involvement of other agencies to extend the school as a cultural resource in the community to build a sense of involvement and commitment in the school as a centre of service in the community. Seen in this light, such programs are by nature evolutionary. They are not imposed upon communities but are encouraged and allowed to develop according to the interests and insights of the people.

The concept is, or can become, a central cohesive force for the cultural and recreation benefit of all who share it. DAY CAMPING A program in an out-of-doors, natural environment that provides a small group experience under trained leadership. The participants are away from home during the daylight hours. DEBENTURE A means of borrowing or raising money, usually by a municipality or an institution, without any security offered but on which interest is paid. DEMAND ANALYSIS The collection and analyzing of data about people's recreation preferences. When the participation rate is known, then facility requirements can be accurately projected. This system of projecting need is highly theoretical and relies upon mathematical models for weighing many variables. This will ultimately be the most flexible and accurate method to use. DENSITY OF POPULATION A planning term used to describe the relative concentration of population in an area. It is usually expressed as persons per acre, dwelling units per acre or persons per square mile. DIPLOMA The recognition given to a recreation student after successfully completing the prescribed program of instruction offered at a college of applied arts and technology. DIRECTOR, AREA A recreationist who has the education and experience necessary to be responsible for the municipal recreation services within a specific geographic community.

DIRECTOR, CENTRE The executive officer in charge of administering the facilities, staff and program within one recreation unit or complex. DIRECTOR, RECREATION A qualified and, usually, certified person employed by a municipality to work with a municipal recreation committee as an adviser and an administrator to provide a program of recreation services. DISABILITY Physiological or psychological loss or impairment of function due to illness or injury. Depending on the extent of the disability or compensatory ability of the individual, there may be little or no handicap as a result. Disability can be temporary or permanent. EASEMENT The legal right (by purchase or agreement) to use another person's property or air space so that you may gain entrance to your own property for hydro or telephone lines, sewer or water lines, walkways, or to build a fence, build an overhang or accommodate back-fill, a drainage area or a change in elevation. Ownership of the space does not change. HANDICAP A social interpretation of the effect of illness, defect or disability. The degree of handicap may not be related to the actual problem and is often affected by lack of information or pre-conceptions.

HOLD BACK Most recreation authorities insist on a percentage hold back from the contract price for a fairly long period of time. The architect or the municipal clerk should be able to advise on current policy and practices. It may be necessary to receive in writing manufacturer's warranties for equipment or parts of a structure. When time is a problem (winter works) it may be necessary to devise a system of penalties and bonuses as an incentive for finishing the project on time, but these should be fair to all concerned. JOB ANALYSIS A means of studying, in an orderly way, the duties, skills and requirements of a job. It reveals both the job description and job qualifications. JOB DESCRIPTION A statement setting forth characteristics, duties and responsibilities of a specific recreation job or position. The term is synonymous with job specification. JOB QUALIFICATION A written statement of the minimum employment requirements or standards which must be met by an applicant for a specific position. LEADERSHIP The ability of one person or a group of people to influence others to recognize goals of common interest and to stimulate or to guide them to achieve these goals. LEISURE There are two schools of thought about this word. One relates it to a state of being in which an individual acts freely according to his or her own dictates.

The other relates it to time that is free from fulfilling the basic obligations and necessities of life, allowing the individual to select other pursuits. Leisure provides the opportunity for individuals to choose and to participate in activities or pursuits that bring personal satisfaction and enjoyment  a life-enriching process that broadens and refines perception of self. MAINTENANCE The keeping of areas, buildings, equipment and supplies in accordance with established standards and existing needs for effective operation. MASTER PLAN OF RECREATION SERVICES A long-range comprehensive plan outlining the recreation needs (program, staff, facilities, fiscal) within a specified area and indicating alternative ways for meeting these requirements. The recommendations made will guide the future development (what, where, when) of recreation facilities in the area. NEIGHBOURHOOD One section of a community, often centered around an elementary school, that tends to have cohesive forces holding it together as a unit. OFFICIAL PLAN An official document that consists of texts and maps prepared under the authority of The Planning Act. It need not be confined to one municipality. It is a statement, once approved by Council and the provincial government, that outlines the policy for future growth and development of the area.

It deals with such matters as land use, transportation, urban renewal, urban design, economics and recreation. It states the standards to be used and the time schedule for providing the services. The intention of the plan is to help ensure the health, safety and convenience of the residents of the planning area. PERMIT A device granted by some authority to allow the use of an area or a building at a specified time for a specified purpose. See density of population. PRELIMINARY DRAWINGS The preliminary work done by the architect or the designer. It may consist of concept drawings, mock-ups, overlays, sketches or a model. They may or may not be asked for before letting the contract. Preliminary drawings may not fairly represent the final facility. A nominal fee will be charged for this work if it is done before the contract is let. RECREATION Those things that bring personal enjoyment and satisfaction when they are achieved by participating in freely chosen, self-fulfilling activity. This behavior must be voluntary and an end in itself, rather than a means to an end. Recreation is the expression of leisure. It is one medium through which an individual or group of individuals may improve the quality of life. It is a positive force for individual growth and development.

Activities that allow physical participation by an individual or group. RECREATION ACTIVITY A medium through which people meet interest needs that are not satisfied during other activities. Participation in a recreation activity usually takes place during what is called leisure and may be of a passive or active nature. RECREATION, PASSIVE Activities that allow an individual or group to listen, watch or enjoy quiet relaxation. Physical activity is at a minimum. RECREATION, COMMERCIAL All activities and facilities operated privately as a business, for profit, such as theatres, bowling alleys and entertainment parks. RECREATION COMMITTEE, MUNICIPAL A committee of council named annually by council. It is responsible to council for all its actions and expenditures. It is usually made up of seven to twelve members, two of whom are counsellors. In some large cities and metro boroughs the committee is made up of counsellors. RECREATION, COMMUNITY All types of activities and all forms of programs planned and operated by all groups and agencies in the municipality. This is the total sum of all recreation activities and opportunities for activities in the community.

RECREATION, MUNICIPAL Those activities and services directly sponsored by and facilities operated by a municipal recreation committee under authority granted to it by by-law of the municipal council. RECREATION, PRIVATE A recreation program of activities and services established under the auspices of an agency or organization supported by private funds. RECREATION PROGRAM, BALANCED A diversified program of year-round recreation activities and services based on established principles and designed to meet the social, mental, creative and physical requirements of different age groups, and levels of skill throughout the municipality. RECREATION, PUBLIC All types of recreation activities and services and all kinds of recreation facilities supported by tax money and operated by public agencies, such as school boards, park boards, community centre boards, arena boards, library boards, museum committees and recreation committees. RECREATION SERVICES The provision of programs, facilities, personnel and administrative assistance so that all persons have access to recreation. pursuits in which they wish to participate. Such services are provided under a variety of auspices: public or government at the municipal, regional or provincial level, institutional or armed services; community schools; voluntary and community service organizations and agencies; churches; industries; unions; commercial agencies.

Any person giving full-time service of high quality within the field of recreation. REGION An area made up of several communities or more than one community, usually for planning purposes. SET BACK The distance between the lot line and the structure or building. it is defined by a zoning by-law. SPECIFICATION A detailed narrative of the types of materials, components, colours, weights, quality and a method of installation or assembly for every part of a building, structure or design, together with the engineering. This document is usually prepared by the designer, consultant or architect and in sufficient quantity so that each bidder can examine a copy in detail before submitting a price to the client in a tender call procedure. Once the contract is let, the plans together with the "spec book" become the official guide to the contractor and project supervisors. STANDARDS Norms established by authority, custom or general consent to be used as criteria and guides in establishing, designing and evaluating areas, facilities, plans, leadership or program. STANDARDS, RECREATION Measure of the quantity and quality of recreation areas and facilities established or to be established in a municipality.

SUPERVISION, CONSTRUCTION During the construction phase of the project, someone, or a group of experienced personnel, should inspect each phase on behalf of the owner. If full architectural services are engaged, the architect or design team arranges for regular and special inspections and on-site approvals of materials and workmanship. All recreation projects should be supervised by competent inspectors who will report irregularities, have them corrected and issue addendums as approved. Work stoppages and go aheads are the function of the owner's supervisor who is fully accountable for the success (or failure) of any component. TENDER, AWARD The acceptance of a tender bid and the completion of a contract with the construction firm to build or develop the facility based on the advice of the architect or consultant. The lowest tendered price may or may not be accepted. TENDER CALL Once a project is approved by the planning committee, notices are sent out requesting bids on the project. Tender calls consist of specifications and sketches sent to qualified bidders asking for their cost estimate (bid) to carry out the work as indicated in the drawings and specifications.

Conventional calls for tenders are advertised in local papers, local bid depositories or builder's exchange and the DAILY COMMERCIAL NEWS, a paper in Ontario announcing happenings in the construction field. Bidders wishing to take plans and specifications deposit a fixed sum for the use of these documents. They fill in the necessary bid forms with firm pricing and return them before the tender closing deadline. Allow up to two weeks from the date of call to closing. TENDER, PRICE The total amount of money that would be required to build or develop the facility by the contractor if the specifications are followed. It includes all services, materials and labour costs. An inspection of tenders to determine their adherence to the required specifications. USER DEMAND A method for determining space and facility needs in the future by using a mathematical formula to measure the anticipated participation rate. With this information the space required to meet facility needs is then projected. The method is theoretical in nature and relatively new to recreation. Because of its accuracy and flexibility, it will be used extensively in the future. WORKING DRAWINGS Detailed drawings of a project with all necessary approvals noted. They are accompanied by a specification sheet or look that gives all details of the structure, building or area to be constructed, from start to finish.

Addendums are added and recorded on them. Sufficient copies are made for sub-trades, foremen, supervisors and the owner, who should get at least two sets. Working drawings cannot be used by other clients without payment in full to the architect or engineer who produced them. Building or Structural Terms Air Supported Structure An encapsulated space to produce an air hall, bubble or dome; space enclosures that are lightweight that can be erected and, if desired, can betaken down seasonally. There are three types: air-filled tubular sections that can be Beach House assembled in a variety of configurations and covered by a membrane a membrane held up by air blown in, continuously, at a pressure slightly above atmospheric pressure domes of lightweight support structures covered with a membrane for large sport areas and facilities Arena A building where a variety of activities may take place, such as skating, curling or horse shows. See also ice surface. Aquarium Building or structure that contains facilities, primarily, for the display of aquatic life for public viewing, often combined with a zoological garden. Archery Range A specifically designated area, indoors or outdoors, that is naturally, or is designed to be, safe, and is used for the purpose of shooting arrows.

Art Gallery A building that contains suitable facilities for the display and practice of the arts, such as painting and sculpture. Auditorium An area within a building containing a stage and fixed seating for programs such as concerts, drama productions, lectures and public meetings. Bandshell A structure designed for outdoor concerts and stage presentations. It may include storage space as well as change rooms, rehearsal rooms and public washrooms. It may be portable for use at various sites. Beach House A building located on or near a beach, providing space for change rooms, lockers, showers, washrooms and refreshment concessions. It may be publicly or privately operated. Boat Launching Ramp A hard, non-skid surfaced slope enabling motor vehicles to back boat trailers into water of sufficient depth to launch the boat. Bowling Alley A building containing a minimum of six lanes with gutters, pin setters and returns for five-and ten pin bowling, usually operated commercially. Centre, Community A multi-purpose building or a cluster of facilities, placed close together for convenience of administration and supervision. Facilities are provided for parking and to accommodate physical, social, cultural and educational activities. The centre may provide play areas when located in a community park.

Centre, Civic A large complex of space and structures that is frequently operated commercially, even when publicly owned. Centre, Cultural A building designed and equipped to provide such facilities as an auditorium, art gallery, museum and library; also facilities for performing, visual and creative arts. Centre, Day Care A building or part of a building designed with nursery and play facilities, usually for children of working mothers. When run commercially the standards for these centres are controlled by government regulations. Centre, Education or Conference A building providing space for seminars, workshops or conferences that require a residential setting, best when in a rural setting. Centre, Indoor Multi-purpose Part of a building, such as a church, school or community hall, which has the facilities needed to carry on a variety of indoor recreation activities. Centre, Neighbourhood A building containing facilities for the use of neighbourhood groups such as meeting rooms, storage space, craft areas, games rooms and washrooms. A self-contained building for producing and viewing operatic, orchestral, dramatic, dance or choral programs. Centre, Senior Citizens' Day A building with a full-time professional staff with a continuous program of activities (including meals) for older people.

Centre, Senior Citizens' Drop-In A building or part of a building operated for senior citizens, largely by the senior citizens themselves or with volunteer help, usually located in the business or commercial section of the community. A building containing facilities that provide a youth-centered social, physical, cultural and creative program. A building, usually located in a park to provide toilets, washrooms and storage space. A word often inappropriately used to refer to a grouping of recreation facilities. Concession A building designed for the selling of refreshments or novelties or for checking and rental of equipment. It may be publicly or privately operated. Conservatory (greenhouse) A building with facilities for growing foliage and flowering plants under ideal conditions for public display. Curling Rink A building which provides a minimum of four sheets of spray-flooded ice (pebbled) and the necessary refrigeration equipment to hold artificial ice throughout the season. Drag Strip A safe, hard-surfaced straight-away, usually with two lanes, varying in length for timed car racing with spectator facilities and pit area. Field House A building located on or near an athletic field, designed to provide dressing rooms, showers, lockers and washrooms.

Gymnasium A building or section of a building providing facilities for indoor sports (with the areas clearly marked) and including washrooms, change-rooms, showers, lockers and an office for the supervisors. Ice Surface, Artificial (arena) A building that contains the refrigeration equipment to maintain ice throughout the season and the surface on which the ice is laid. It may or may not provide seats for spectators. It will include change rooms and provide perimeter boards for the ice surface. Library A building or section of a building containing books, films and other material for purposes of study or reference by the public. It may include space for recreation or education programs. Marina A facility at water's edge for storage, launching and docking watercraft. It should provide motor service, fuel, refreshments, supplies and holding-tank, dump. Multiple Dwelling Recreation Facility That part of a high density living complex designed for the use of tenants who wish to participate in recreation activities, provided by the developer but may be operated privately, publicly or by the tenants themselves. Multiple-Use Facility Areas and buildings that are designed and constructed to meet the space and facility requirements of several types of recreation activities. They are usually found in a community or regional park.

Museum A building or area containing facilities for the display of items such as artifacts and objects that have a historic, national or educational value. Nursery School A building or part of a building that is professionally staffed for the care and education of pre-school children. Open Shelter A structure providing a roof for protection from sun or inclement weather, but remaining open on one or more sides. Outdoor Artificial Ice Surface An outdoor area designed to provide ice by mechanical means. The pipes carrying the refrigerant may or may not be permanently embedded in concrete. When they are, the paved area can double as a play area in the summer. A building is located beside the rink to house the equipment and may provide change rooms, washrooms and refreshment concessions. Some recreationists question the value of this facility, even when a roof is added. Outdoor Theatre A structure used to present outdoor plays, pageants, concerts and meetings, constructed in a natural setting and using grassy slopes, concrete steps or portable benches as seats. Park Pavilion A structure that may provide an open shelter as well as an enclosure or public hall for meetings. Washrooms and a refreshment concession may be included.

Park Shelter A building located within a park that provides washrooms, storage space, an office for a playground supervisor (if required) and a play room usually not exceeding 600 square feet. Play Court A permanent surface of asphalt, concrete or similar materials, located in a neighbourhood park or elementary school grounds and used for various games. The surface may be large enough to be used as a base for a natural ice surface in winter. Pool This is defined in Ontario as any man-made body of water. If swimming is permitted then water circulation, space and supervision is rigidly controlled by regulations under the Ministry of Health. Pool, Competitive, Long Course (Olympic Pool) This pool provides eight or more lanes and is 50 metres in length plus space to insert a Pool, Spray timing device along one end. Pool, Competitive, Short Course A swimming pool having six or more regulation racing lanes (minimum 7 feet wide)having minimum 2.5 metres depth and 25 metres length. Pool, Diving An indoor or outdoor pool specifically designed for diving with one, three and ten metre levels for tower, platform and springboard competition; depths must be 11, 13 and 16 feet respectively for the diving heights.

Ceiling clearance should be 15 feet above springboard. Pool, indoor A public facility often built in conjunction with a community centre, rink complex or, preferably, school. Some recreationists feel it is not economical as a separate unit. It will provide dressing rooms, showers, office space for staff, and washrooms. For community use, an optimum size is 45 x 82.2 with 311 to 9 or 12 depths. Pool, Indoor/Outdoor A pool where one end, one side, or an end and a side may be opened in suitable weather for sunbathing on an adjoining patio. In Ontario the open portion should face south or west. Pool, Neighbourhood (walk to) A small pool with few facilities, except washrooms and showers, and no diving area. The depth is minimal (3.1' to 41) and the increase may run from side to side to provide a maximum teaching area. May be built in conjunction with a supervised play area. Pool, Ornamental (reflecting) Symmetrical or asymmetrical in design, constructed for aesthetic purposes. May be combined with ornamental fountains and landscaping.

Pool, Outdoor A structure that may be above or below ground with no enclosure except for change rooms, office space, filters and washrooms. They have restricted use in Ontario (about nine weeks in the summer) unless the water is heated. The deck area should be equal to or larger than the water area to handle the maximum number of people. These may be built in conjunction with an arena to provide full-time work for the staff. Pool, Public Any pool that has walls of 2-11 vertical height and serves more than five family units is considered a public pool in Ontario. Pool, Spray A wading pool with concrete base and water entering through spray inlet(s). The water is allowed to drain away immediately and may be recycled if filtered and chemically treated. Pool, Therapeutic A water area in which the pool temperature can be varied quickly up to 29 to 33 degrees C. or 85 to 90 degrees F. and water depth can be increased or decreased easily. Ramps, overhead pulleys, and mechanical water agitators might be a feature of this type of facility.

Pool, Wading A hard-surfaced structure of any shape that varies from 311 to 24" in depth, surrounded by a concrete apron to keep dirt out. The water is held for limited time periods and then dumped or recycled. A spray inlet may be used in conjunction with the wading pool. The overflow drains to a sewer or is chemically treated, filtered and recycled. Pub (Lounge) A neighbourhood facility with seating capacity for 100 to 200 adults; provides music, table games, refreshments and snacks; a social meeting place for those who live in the neighbourhood. Range A safe, level area, either indoor or outdoor, of varying dimensions to serve such potentially dangerous activities as golf-driving, archery, rifle, pistol, skeet or trap shooting. An area or building (or both) used for recreation purposes. A building specifically designed for recreation activities. Roller Skating Rink A building that provides a smooth, hard-surfaced floor, change and washrooms, often combined with arena skating surface. Sauna (Steam Room) A closed room within a building where heat is generated by some means and permeates in either a wet or dry condition.

There are a number of tiers or levels for lying or sitting, each providing a higher temperature. Requires waterproof walls, ground-fault-protected lighting and thermal controls. Service Building A centre for maintenance work, providing workshop, storage for tools and equipment as well as storage for some types of program material. Sleigh and Toboggan Slope A cleared, safe area containing a natural or artificial slope usually equipped with an artificial ramp. Spa (Health) A series of interconnected areas such as sauna rooms, exercise-therapy room, lounge, pool, tennis and squash areas. If elaborate therapy equipment is to be used, the services of a doctor should be available. If commercial, it could be residential and part of a resort-vacation-conference centre. Stadium An open or enclosed structure, usually circular or oval, containing an area designed and equipped for individual and team sports. Contains extensive spectator seating, floodlights, dressing rooms, concessions and adjacent parking space. It is a highly specialized and, frequently, commercially developed facility. Open Space Terms Airfield A non-commercial area designed for landing light aircraft, usually in a rural area. May provide facilities for skydiving, sailplaning or gliding.

Airplane, Model, Fly Area A designated open space, away from residential areas, permitting controlled model plane flying; away from airport if radio controlled planes are used. Arboretum An area often connected with a botanical garden containing collections of deciduous trees, shrubs and hedges known to grow in a given locality. It is designed for scientific, aesthetic and educational purposes. Pinetum. is similar to arboretum but exclusively for evergreens. Athletic Field An area designed and equipped for various individual and team sports. It may be combined with a secondary school or a community park. Beach Area A tract of land including the shore of a lake, river, stream or artificial pond, developed to provide such things as swimming, picnic areas, parking spaces, areas for games, a bath house with washrooms and a concession for refreshments. Bird Sanctuary A protected natural habitat reserved for birds. May be operated or subsidized by provincial or federal governments. Botanical Garden A large area of land developed to combine some of the functions of a university, museum and an experimental station, with the informal recreation aspects of a park system.

Its plant collections and natural features are used for experimental research, educational display and passive recreation, Bowling Green A level lawn of bent grass, usually 120 feet square, divided into rinks surrounded by a gutter and embankments, for the playing of bowls. Buffer Strip A strip of land which is intended to separate two incompatible land uses or zones. It should act as a barrier for both vision and sound. Camp, Day Camp An area where children can learn to appreciate and enjoy nature. It is far enough away from the population centre for them to be "captive', for the day, yet close enough so the cost of transportation will not be prohibitive. Absolute privacy is essential if the objective of day camping is to be achieved. The site should provide a wooded area, hills or uneven contours, a clearing or open area that is relatively flat, a small stream, and minimum sanitary and shelter facilities. Camp, Resident An area set aside where people can live, primarily, Outdoors, for periods longer than one day. Basic facilities are provided for public convenience and safety. It may provide facilities for sleeping, eating, sanitation and swimming for a recreation and education program. Camp, Tourist A serviced area for tents, trailers, and other camping vehicles.

it has sanitation, washing and recreation facilities. Conservation Area Land and water areas set aside to conserve and protect natural resources and to stabilize the water-table. Recreation and educational services are usually provided. Area is under the jurisdiction of a conservation authority. Council Ring An area provided within a resident or day camp. It is circular in shape and usually not less than 25 feet in diameter and provides a seating arrangement that allows for campers to face the centre of the ring where a program of story telling, singing or folklore can be staged. Fishing Area, Public A controlled, stocked, water preserve which, during certain months of the year, is opened for public fishing. Game Preserve A large tract of land set aside in a rural area and left undeveloped for the purpose of protecting wildlife. Green Belt A strip of land, usually a mile or more in width, surrounding an urban area. It may contain farms, golf courses, scattered housing, and is intended to separate one urban area from another. Greenway An irregular strip of land on both sides of a creek or stream with a minimum width of 100 feet.

It may connect two park areas or may originate from a park and follow the water course for some distance to connect with a roadway as an exit. It is dedicated as a natural park. Hydro Right-of -Way A cleared, straight, ribbon of land for hydro tower installations. No structure may be placed within this area but free way areas, walkways, cycle, bridle paths and snowmobile trails may be accommodated with hydro authority approval. Nature Reserve A large tract of land retained in its natural state. It may come under the jurisdiction of the regional, provincial or federal government. Nature Trail Path that wanders through a natural park or conservation area, allowing people to enjoy the surroundings. Trees, shrubs and plants are often named with permanent labels for identification purposes. Park An area permanently dedicated to recreation use and generally characterized by its natural historic or landscape features. It is used for both passive and active forms of recreation and may be designated to serve the residents of a neighbourhood, community, region or province. Park, Community A multi-purpose area, preferably located beside a secondary school, which may vary between 10 and 20 acres, depending upon the density of population. This area will serve a radius of at least one mile.

Park, Neighbourhood An area of open space designed to serve a neighbourhood within a radius of one-quarter to one-half mile, depending upon the density of population. It varies from 4 to 10 acres in size and contains recreation facilities for all age groups, including a passive area. Preferably located beside or combined with an elementary school play area. Park, Provincial An area of land under the jurisdiction of the provincial government that is designated for public use. Park, Regional An area of more than 50 acres that is located and designed to serve several communities in more than one municipality. May be a conservation area or one containing major recreation facilities. Park, Vest Pocket A very small, carefully designed, open space, usually in an area of high density. May have active play equipment or provide a decorative passive sitting area. It is largely concrete or asphalt, rather than grass. Parkette A small area of land, usually less than one acre in size used for passive recreation or decorative purposes. Pedestrian Walkway A safe, cleared natural or artificial surface that provides pedestrian access through parklands or to public open space. May be adjacent and parallel to public through fares. Playground, Adventure A play area designed to stimulate the creativity and imagination of children.

It frequently includes tools and materials so children can construct things of their own design or experiment with earth, water, sand, wood and other materials; designed for natural and secluded play settings by using trees, shrubbery and elaborate mounding with earth. Needs leadership that stimulates and guides but does not dominate. Playground, Creative An area designed to stimulate a child's imagination and to foster creative play. It includes natural and secluded play areas using trees, shrubbery, elaborate mounding and ambiguous play equipment. Provides manipulative equipment such as water, sand, boats, logs, building blocks and wagons. The play leader is a kind, understanding and unobtrusive person who does not interfere. Playground, traditional An area within a neighbourhood or community park or developed in conjunction with an elementary school. Contains static play equipment such as swings, slides and teeter-totters. The equipment is meant to be manipulated in a certain pre-planned manner. Such equipment fails to provide the challenge needed by a child and is often misused with the hope of providing such challenge.

Quiet Games Area An area (usually wooded), set aside in a neighbourhood, community or regional park, where instructors can provide a passive program of story telling, or quiet activities such as giant checkers, marbles and quoits. These may be permanently provided for participants of all ages. A land that is controlled in its use, usually by a zoning by-law. Riding Paddock and Riding Trails A privately-developed facility (usually) to serve a resort, camping area or those who live within a region. Sanctuary A large tract of land set aside as a protected, natural habitat and reserved for all wildlife. See bird sanctuary and game preserve. Scenic Drive A road or highway designed to offer the public a view of exceptional landscape features and planned to offer passive recreation.

Question: What sport is played in an area that can vary between 20 x 10 and 30 x 20 metres, with 7 players in play at any one time per side playing for around 8 minutes for each of four periods?
Answer: Water polo