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Benefits of Recreation
 

Personal Benefits

  1. Physical recreation and fitness contributes to a FULL AND MEANINGFUL LIFE.
  2. Regular physical activity is one of the very best methods of HEALTH INSURANCE for individuals.
  3. Relaxation, rest and revitalization through the opportunity of leisure is ESSENTIAL TO STRESS MANAGEMENT in today's busy and demanding world.
  4. Meaningful leisure activity is an essential SOURCE OF SELF-ESTEEM AND POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE.
  5. Leisure provides the opportunity to lead BALANCED LIVES, ACHIEVE OUR FULL POTENTIAL and GAIN LIFE SATISFACTION.
  6. CHILDREN'S PLAY IS ESSENTIAL TO THE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS.
  7. Leisure opportunities for youth provide POSITIVE LIFESTYLE CHOICES AND ALTERNATIVES to self-destructive behaviour.
  8. Parks and open spaces bring beauty to an area while GIVING PEOPLE SATISFACTION AND IMPROVING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

Social Benefits

  1. Leisure provides leadership opportunities that BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES.
  2. Community recreation reduces ALIENATION, LONELINESS, AND ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOURS.
  3. Community recreation PROMOTES ETHNIC AND CULTURAL HARMONY.
  4. Recreating together BUILDS STRONG FAMILIES, the foundation of a stronger society.
  5. Leisure provides opportunities for COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND SHARED MANAGEMENT AND OWNERSHIP OF RESOURCES.
  6. INTEGRATED AND ACCESSIBLE LEISURE SERVICES are critical to the quality of life of people with a disability and disadvantaged individuals.
  7. Leisure opportunities, facilities and the quality of the local environment are the FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY PRIDE.
  8. Leisure services enrich and complement protective services for LATCHKEY CHILDREN through after school and other recreational services.

Economic Benefits

  1. Pay now or pay more later! Investment in recreation as a PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICE makes sense.
  2. A fit work force is A PRODUCTIVE WORK FORCE.
  3. Small investments in recreation yield BIG ECONOMIC RETURNS.
  4. Parks and recreation services motivate BUSINESS RELOCATION AND EXPANSION in your community.
  5. Meaningful leisure services REDUCE THE HIGH COST OF VANDALISM AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.
  6. Recreation and park services are often the CATALYST FOR TOURISM, a growing sector of our economy.
  7. INVESTMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION through the provision of parks and open spaces PAY FOR THEMSELVES.

Environmental Benefits

  1. Through the provision of parks, open spaces and protected natural environments, recreation can contribute to the ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH of our communities. This is an essential, life-sustaining role.
  2. The public is often prepared to pay for ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION in their communities, and to support parks and recreation organizations that play a lead role in that protection.
  3. INVESTING IN THE ENVIRONMENT through parks and the provision of open spaces in residential areas, leads to an increase in neighbourhood property values through accessibility to environmentally friendly green spaces and associated recreation opportunities.
  4. The trend toward natural environment based leisure activities is INSURANCE FOR A NEW AND IMPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL FUTURE.
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