Indiana Rural Recreation Development Project
Programs & Services
The InRRDP is a community development project that assists
communities to develop sustainable community park,
recreation, leisure, and tourism programs and services. The InRRDP
offers a variety of resources and services to assist communities in
their quest to develop public leisure services.
Communities who want to collaborate with the InRRDP must form an active
Citizen Action Committee (CAC). The sponsoring agency (municipality,
non-profit organization, or county) must sign a
Memorandum of Understanding, which states the
responsibilities of the CAC and InRRDP. Long-term success and
sustainability of local programs and services depends on the
effectiveness of the CAC to work together on organizational development,
leadership development, fundraising, program development, and political
support.
Services available include:
- Community Projects
- The Project Director, Dr. Nathan A. Schaumleffel, collaborates with
rural communities to provide community development services in
collaboration with his recreation and sport management courses to:
1) assist communities and CACs in developing sustainable park,
recreation, leisure, and tourism services; and 2) achieve learning
objectives with college courses and students in the park and community
recreation emphasis in the Department of Recreation and Sport Management
at Indiana State University. Examples of community projects include
Recreation and Leisure Needs Assessments and Master Plans for Parks and
Recreation.
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- Citizen Action Committee Training and Resources
- The InRRDP offers communities a resource manual and training
seminars for Citizen Action Committee members. The goal for providing
these resources is to empower citizens to gain the skills necessary to
self-sufficiently administer park and recreation programs and services
to their community.
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Master
Planning for Parks and Recreation Resources
- The InRRDP staff can assist your community in developing a Master
Plan to facilitate decision-making for the development of park and
recreation services in your community.
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- Community Development Resources
- The InRRDP prides itself on being able to serve as a clearinghouse
for services and resources that help rural communities improve the
quality of life.
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