Do you believe the field of parks, recreation, & tourism should be considered an essential service? Why or why not? 

Recreation as an Essential Servic

Often in our field we find ourselves defending our value as PRTM professionals.  However, many believe we are considered an essential service in our local communities, in our states, and in our country.  Pulling from this class answer the following question in a way that is specific to your concentration area:

Do you believe the field of parks, recreation, & tourism should be considered an essential service? Why or why not? 

Use the following article, Parks-Recreation–Essential-Public-Services-January-2010.pdf, as a starting point for your discussion, but supplement and build your argument for or against PRTM as an essential service with examples and discussion points specific to your concentration area and future career goals.