Show CHAPTER IX GENERAL SUMMARY CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS of this investigation was to set ud for evaluating objectively the recreation programs The purpose criteria of certain representative communities in Utah and for determining their strength and weakness The cities selected ranged from 3000 to 146000 in population and were geographically distributed throughout the State of Utah A review in this field was made of all the literature available recent books magazines pamphlets bulletins theses annual reports and surveys were used as a background for the study An evaluation scoring card was compiled the data for this score card were taken from two specific sources (1) The most An Appraisal Schedule compiled by the National Recreation Association the result of a study of several vears duration by the executives of this committee and (2) Noble's thesis a very which was completed in 1937 and contained table for evaluating public recreation well-plann- ed GENERAL SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS establishment of playgrounds is a material aid in reducing juvenile delinquency If playfields and community centers are established under fine leadership The |