Significant People in Development of Recreation

A LARGE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS have made valuable contributions toward the development of recreation in the United States. A long list with the names of people who have influenced the recreation movement could be generated. However, perhaps only a few persons might be considered the most significant in terms of laying the foundation for what recreation has become in America. Four individuals are mentioned below. Each of them will be discussed in future articles.

• 1892 - Jane Addams
• 1906/1910 - Luther Gulick
• 1910 - 1937 - Joseph Lee
• 1931 - 1932 - L. P. Jacks

Some have suggested that it would be appropriate to establish a Recreation Hall of Fame, and to name these four as charter members!