16 U.S.C. § 2502 : US Code - Section 2502: Congressional statement of purpose; complementary program authorization; terms and conditions

Search 16 U.S.C. § 2502 : US Code - Section 2502: Congressional statement of purpose; complementary program authorization; terms and conditions

The purpose of this chapter is to authorize the Secretary to
establish an urban park and recreation recovery program which would
provide Federal grants to economically hard-pressed communities
specifically for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreation
areas, facilities, and development of improved recreation programs.
This program is intended to complement existing Federal programs
such as the Land and Water Conservation Fund and Community
Development Grant Programs by encouraging and stimulating local
governments to revitalize their park and recreation systems and to
make long-term commitments to continuing maintenance of these
systems. Such assistance shall be subject to such terms and
conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate and in the public
interest to carry out the purposes of this chapter. It is further
the purpose of this chapter to improve recreation facilities and
expand recreation services in urban areas with a high incidence of
crime and to help deter crime through the expansion of recreation
opportunities for at-risk youth. It is the further purpose of this
section (!1) to increase the security of urban parks and to promote
collaboration between local agencies involved in parks and
recreation, law enforcement, youth social services, and juvenile
justice system.