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Developing Tourism with Entertainment, Sports, and Recreation Destinations
Contents
- Developing Sports and Entertainment Tourism
- Economic Considerations
- Organizations Related to Sports and Entertainment Facilities
- Sports Commissions and Councils to Promote Sports Activities
- Examples of Entertainment,Sports Activities, and Facilities
- Related MRSC Pages
- Cultural and Heritage Tourism
- Economic Impact - Siting Facilities (see Economic Impacts of Specific Projects- Studies, Sports Facilities)
- Ecotourism
- Fairs in Washington State
- Golf Course Facilities
- Public Facilities Districts
- Special Events Permits: Provisions Regulating Street Fairs and Other Special Community Events
Developing Sports and Entertainment Tourism
- The Arts Festival Work Kit, by Pam Korza and Dian Magie, Arts Extension Service, Division of Continuing Education, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 1989 (Available through MRSC Library Loan)
- The Art of Entertainment Districts, by Michael Davidson, Zoning News, 06/2001 (Available through MRSC Library Loan)
- Developing Retail Entertainment Destinations, Urban Land Institute, 2001 (Available through MRSC Library Loan)
- Event Planning/Looking to sports for development dollars, by Jack Kelly, American City & County, 10/2000
- Outdoor Recreation Research, University of North Carolina, Natural Resources Research Information
- Setting the Stage for Special Events, by Maya Avrasin, Parks and Recreation, 07/2005 - Coordinating special fitness events is a complicated task for park and recreation departments but can reap huge benefits
- SportQuest, SIRC Sports Bibliographic Databases
- Sport & Tourism Journal - Some free articles available
- Whitewater
- Whitewater Woes, by Robert B. Kauffman, Ph.D., and Ed Councill, Parks and Recreation, 05/2005 - Paddling through the river rental business can be challenging for any agency
Economic Considerations
- Addressing the Contribution of Sport to the Economy (
), by Phillip Hone, School of Accounting and Finance Working Papers, No. 2005-11, Denakin University, Australia, 2005
- Economic Impact of Hosting ASA Tournaments, by Brian McCall, reprinted from USA Balls & Strikes Magazine, 2001 Season Preview, Central California Amateur Softball Association
- The Economic Impact of Sports Facilities, by Robby Robertson, The Sport Digest, Vol. 17, No. 1, Winter 2009
- The Economic Impact of Sports Tournaments and Events- city survey, by John L. Crompton, Parks & Recreation, 09/1999 via BNET Business Network
- Economic Impacts of Park and Recreation Services, by John L. Crompton, Texas A&M University, Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences - Articles on economic impact of sports facilities and events, and festival events
- Economic Impacts of Guided Whitewater Rafting: A Study of Five Rivers (), by Donald B.K. English and J.M. Bowker, Water Resources Bulletin, Vol. 32, No. 6, 12/1996
- Economic Values of Professional Sport Franchises in the United States, by Soonhwan Lee, The Sport Journal, Fall 2002, United States Sports Academy
- Is Smaller Better? A Comment on “Comparative Economic Impact Analyses (), by Michael Mondello and Patrick Rishe, Victor A. Matheson, College of the Holy Cross, Department of Economics, Faculty Research Services, Working Paper No. 04-07, 11/2004
- Comparative Economic Impact Analyses, by Michael Mondello and Patrick Rishe, Economic Development Quarterly, Vol. 18, No. 4, 331-342, 2004 (Summary) - Purchase article from Sage Publications or obtain from a library
- Kent, OH Sports Tourism Research Report (), Office of the City Manager, 07/2006 - Provides an overview of how other cities have combined local resources to create a competitive sports tourism strategy
- GOLF 20/20, Measuring Economic Impact - Golf 20/20 is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation, a nonprofit organization of the golf industry that supports programs to promote and enhance growth of the game of golf worldwide
- A Review of Economic Impact Studies on Sporting Events, by Soonhwan Lee, The Sport Journal, United States Sports Academy, Spring 2001
- Upon Further Review: An Examination of Sporting Event Economic Impact Studies (Comment on article by Soonhwan Lee), by Victor A. Matheson, The Sport Journal, United States Sports Academy, Spring 2002
Organizations Related to Sports and Entertainment Facilities
- American Whitewater - National nonprofit membership organization whose mission is to conserve and restore America's whitewater resources and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely
- Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance
- ESP Entertainment Specialty Projects - News report for entertainment and specialty projects
- Entertainment Centers, ESP, 09/1998
- International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
- International Association of Fairs and Expositions
- National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials
- National Association of Sports Commissions
- Washington Festivals and Events Association (WFEA) - Nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the common business interests of the festivals and events industry in Washington State, including an annual conference and other professional education and leadership development
- World Waterpark Association.
Sports Commissions and Councils to Promote Sports Activities
- National Association of Sports Commissions
- Seattle Sports Commission - Nonprofit agency dedicated to creating economic development through sports and recreation, supporting the local sports community, and promoting health and fitness in the Puget Sound area
- Snohomish County Sports Commission
- Spokane Regional Sports Commission
- Tri-Cities Sports Council - Project of the Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau
- Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Commission
- Tacoma Resolution No. 37108 (), 02/2007 - Authorizes a two-year agreement with the Sports Commission to provide assistance in attracting amateur athletic events
- Tacoma Resolution No. 37108 (
- Wenatchee Valley Sports Council
- Yakima Valley Sports Commission
- Northwest Soccer Park, Whatcom Sports Commission
- Outside Washington State
- Kingston Sport Tourism Initiative, Tourism Kingston, ON
Examples of Entertainment, Sports Activities, and Facilities
Entertainment and Sports Facilities Examples
- Seattle Center - Seattle Center is a 74-acre campus, home to cultural and educational organizations, sports teams, festivals, community programs, and entertainment facilities
- Seattle Municipal Code Ch. 17.04 - Seattle Center Department
- Spokane Riverfront Park, City of Spokane Parks & Recreation (Park Board) - Located in the heart of downtown Spokane on the site of the Expo '74 World's Fair, this urban 100-acre park offers natural meadows and a cascading river, gondola rides over Spokane Falls, IMAX theatre, mini-golf, and a historic carrousel
- Tacoma Dome, City of Tacoma Public Assembly Facilities Department - The 6.1-acre Tacoma Dome Entertainment Complex, which includes the Exhibition Hall and Shanaman Sports Museum, hosts a variety of concerts, home and auto shows, and professional sporting events
- Yakima Valley SunDome - Managed by Central Washington Fair Association and located within the fairgrounds
Outdoor Recreation and Sports Examples
- Area Sports Promotion
- Bicycling
- Marymoor Velodrome (located in King County's Marymoor Park) - Operated by Marymoor Velodrome Association
- Raceways
- Washington Race Tracks - Race Review
- Spokane Raceway Park
- Water Activities
- Making a Splash in Local Recreation, American City & County, 09/1998
- Edmonds Underwater Park
- Kayaking on the Kitsap Peninsula, Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau
- Spokane Whitewater Park
- Friends of the the Falls
- Spokane Whitewater Park Conceptual Design Report, prepared by Recreation Engineering and Planning and David Evans and Associates
- Spokane Whitewater Park , Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition
Competitions, Races, and Tours Examples
- Bellingham Ski-to-Sea
- Bicycle
- Washington State Bicycle Racing Guidelines (), Washington State Department of Transportation, 01/1998
- Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (STP), Cascade Bicycle Club
- Ride Around Washington (RAW), Cascade Bicycle Club
- Washington State Bicycle Racing Guidelines (
- Spokane Bloomsday Run
- SunDome Volley Ball Festival, Yakima Valley Sports Commission
Festivals and Special Events Examples
- Dayton Festivals
- Ellensburg Rodeo
- Long Beach, Washington State International Kite Festival
- Omak Stampede
- Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
- Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Economic Impacts and Visitor Profile (), prepared by Dean Runyan Associates for Washington State Trade and Economic Development Department, 04/2000
- Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Economic Impacts and Visitor Profile (
- Washington Festivals & Events Calendar, WFEA