The study of the recreation and park industries encompasses a broad range of events and activities.

A few of the many specialties within this growing field are: gerontology, youth organizations, parks and forestry, public recreation, specialized facility management, commercial enterprising, therapeutic recreation, community inclusion, sports management, resource management, and recreation and parks administration.

Interesting Facts

• Recreation Workers – demand for is expected to grow 16% in next ten years (much faster than average, Occupational Outlook Handbook)
• Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners – demand for is expected to grow 18% in the next ten years (much faster than average, Occupational Outlook Handbook)
• Parks and recreation professionals rank in the top 8% of most meaningful majors out of 454 reviewed (Payscale, 2019)
• Recreation Therapists – demand for is expected to grow 10% in next ten years (Occupational Outlook Handbook)
• Recreation Therapy ranks in the top 5% of most meaningful majors out of 454 reviewed (Payscale, 2019)