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Addressing Challenges to the Shared Use of School Recreational Facilities
Spengler, J. O., Connaughton, D. P., & Carroll, M. S. (2011). Addressing Challenges to the Shared Use of School Recreational Facilities. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 82(9), 28-33.
The shared use of school recreational facilities holds the potential to offer activity opportunities for many people, especially those in low-income, minority, and under-resourced communities. School facilities are usually easily accessible and offer safe, free or low cost, and convenient recreation and sport opportunities. However, a number of barriers—including fear of liability, maintenance issues, vandalism and crime concerns, scheduling conflicts, and costs of operation—exist that are keeping facilities from being shared. The purpose of this article is to discuss the benefits of shared use of school recreational facilities with partner organizations and to provide examples of such partnerships, potential barriers, and recommendations for addressing challenges. This article describes the creative process that led to this work's success.
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