Page 4 Page 6 Cover: The Crosse Point Lighthouse, towering majestically over the Michigan shore, symbolizes the use of historical landmarks in recreation. Photo courtesy of Evanston Recreation Department.

FEATURE Our Heritage: Education and Recreation Opportunities ................ 4 SPECIAL ARTICLES Music in the Parks...An Exemplary Program ............................... 6 The Phoenix Revisited: Hanover Park Park District..................... 26 Hiring Practices: Part-time and Seasonal Personnel .................... 28 DEPARTMENTS Legislative Scene...........................8 Potpourri......................................12 IPRA Highlites.............................24 IAPD Highlites.............................25 Associate Members .....................31 SPECIAL FEATURE Recreation: A Historical Perspective Lincolon Log Cabin Site: History in Action .....................13 Recreation and History Do Mix .....................................16 Lilac Cottage Senior Citizens Facility .............................18 Making History Work For You in Recreation .................20

ILLINOIS PARKS & RECREATION

IAPD-IPRA JOINT EDITORIAL BOARD

David Markworth, Des Plaines Park District, Co-Chairperson
Morgan Powell, Commissioner, Champaign, Co-Chairperson
Jeff Boubelik, Dolton Park District
Ralph Cianchetti, Commissioner, Highland Park
Lawrence Clark, Geneva Park District
Robert Dunsmuir, Wheaton Park District
Earle Hodgen, Park District of Highland Park
Chuck Paxton, Zion Park District
Robert Seif, Commissioner, Urbana

Editorial Office: 300 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62701

Illinois Parks and Recreation 3 May/June 1981