From the desk of:

by Eugene Berghoff

The energy crisis has and will continue to increase the demand for use of local park and recreation facilities.

A recent report prepared by the Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin stated that in an energy conscious twenty-first Century Americans will have more leisure time which substantiates our position.

The study predicted that by the year 2050 few people would rely on automobiles for daily transportation, although cars would not be priced out of reach.

A number of experts project that most persons would get to work, school and social engagements in smaller cities by bicycle, bus or by walking.

Large Metropolitan cities would provide rapid transit systems.

The last several years has brought more study and discussion to provide a four day work week which again would give the average family many additional hours for leisure time activities.

Local park, conservation and forest preserve districts must be prepared to meet this new demand for facilities and programs.

All of us must adopt attitudes and policies to conserve energy.

In addition our Federal and State Governments must be thoroughly convinced that direct financial assistance is required immediately if our local park systems are to be prepared to withstand this change in our life styles.

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Illinois Parks and Recreation 3 November/December, 1977