Recreation in Springfield, Illinois (Classic Reprint): A Section of the Springfield Survey: A Section of the Springfield Survey (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover how a 1914 city survey analyzed Springfield’s recreation life and laid out a practical plan to improve play for all residents.

The book examines recreation conditions in Springfield, Illinois, by detailing what people do in their free time and the facilities that support or limit those activities. It combines a broad city profile with focused notes on homes, schools, parks, libraries, and museums, offering a clear picture of how people live, learn, and play.

Organized as part of a larger social survey, this section highlights opportunities to meet recreational needs, suggests steps for public action, and presents plans that could help families, students, and workers make better use of their leisure time.

• Scope and purpose: what the survey aimed to learn about recreation and how it might guide public decisions.


• Facilities and needs: parks, museums, schools, libraries, and other spaces that support or constrain play.


• Key findings: patterns of recreation, constraints, and opportunities observed in the city’s life.


• Planning ideas: a recreation program for the future and concrete recommendations for communities.

Ideal for readers of urban history, social planning, and early 20th‑century recreation studies.

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