ILLINOIS
PARKS & RECREATION

Recreation conference, p. 7

Nature playcamp, p. 15

Women's softball, p. 32

4	In Our Opinion
5	In This Issue By Ted Flickinger, Managing Editor
6	The facts about recreation . . .
7	Program for the Governor's Conference on Recreation
11	Recreation agencies give new life to empty schools By Drs. Jim Brademas and George A. Lowrey, Jr.
13	Former Sox star applauds public parks
15	Nature playcamp: A blend of fun and science By Maureen Metcalf and Lauren Zeiler
17	Profile: Women in recreation By Barb Valiukenas, Editor
24	Agencies design blueprint for successful programming By Clarence L. Hicks, Jr.
26	Child care leaves — an issue of needs and rights By Dr. Regina B. Glover
30	Legal/Legislative Scene By Peter M. Murphy
32	Women's softball recaptures players and fans By Robert M. O'Shaughnessy
34	People, Places and Things
36	Illinois' Certified Professionals

Barb Valiukenas, Editor Springfield, Illinois

Theodore B. Flickinger, Managing Editor Executive Director, IAPD, Springfield, Illinois

National Advertising Representative Allan S. Young PO. Box 128 Winnetka, IL 60093 (312) 446.5818

Illinois Parks and Recreation 3 March/April 1986