Recreation advocate

A recreation advocate is a community organizer who focuses their efforts on improving public recreation spaces such as parks and playgrounds.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

History

The role of recreation advocate is a philanthropic one that grew alongside the playground movement of the mid 19th century.[8] Joseph Lee (1862-1937) is recognized as one of the early pioneers of recreation advocacy.[8]

References
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  3. "Former Edmonton city councillor and recreation advocate Bryan Anderson dies at 78". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
  4. admin (2019-07-31). ""It's not about disability. It's a uniqueness of your ability."". Made in Greensboro. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
  5. "News Release - Naming Committee honours past City Councillor and recreation advocate Bryan Anderson". myemail.constantcontact.com. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
  6. McKinney, Roger. "'Beloved former Mayor' Hindman honored at services". Chillicothe News - Chillicothe, MO. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
  7. "Sugar Land, TX". Sugar Land, TX. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
  8. Okrent, Daniel. The Guarded Gate. Scriber, New York, 39-41, 116-18, 136-37 (2019)


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