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The .enclosed spaces can be either structural (Man made) or physical (natural) consisting of earth forms and vegetative growth. The open spaces can be as expansive as each respective site is adaptable to use. These facilities, enclosed or open can convey either an active or passive mood that will be supplemental and complementary to the total .park system. * Recreation to recreate, to re-create, to experience, to participate both active and passive. Areas and facilities for both active and passive recreation, including childrens play areas, picnicking, golf, bird watching, boating, hiking, field games, plus every other activity that involves partici- pation by the individual. Recreation experiences should be constantly evalu- ated in view of present programming and altered through delation or expansion of program diversity to stimulate participation by the individual. Planning for recreation experiences should be a continuing process of planning in terms of program evaluation measured .against the natural and man made resources avail- able. •- * Reserve the capacity of any park system to be flexible and allow for change, respond to increased demand, new needs, new opportunities and simple breathing space. A park system is not unlike other systems in that frequent or extended use to maximum limits will often cause a breakdown or a failure. It is imperative that sufficient land area be set aside to accommodate program extension or expansion as well as reinterpretation. * Operations and Maintenance a park system needs continuous care for efficient utilization of space. Parks operation and maintenance may not be a park objective; but, each is essential to the park system in affording a potential experience to each park user.