Australasian Parks and Leisure

Australasian Parks and Leisure is the official Journal of Parks and Leisure Australia and of the New Zealand Recreation Association. Its Major function is to provide a professional service to members of the two organisations and to provide opportunities for the dissemination of information on ideas in the field of parks and leisure. This covers outdoor recreation in urban and rural environments, sport, the arts, entertainment, play and tourism and encompasses the public, private/commercial and non-profit or voluntary sectors.

The journal includes a wide range of material, including: general professional articles; notes; announcements; photographic features; referred academic articles; and regular features, including: book reviews, fact files, legal notes research updates, internet resources and letters to the editor.

The journal is edited by two Co-Editors, advised by an Editorial Committee appointed by PLA and NZRA. Special issues are produced from time to time, edited by Guest Editors, focussing on particular topics or sectors - the Co-editors would welcome suggestions for special issues at any time.

Recent Journal - Volume 11 No 1 - Autumn 2008 Issue

This edition is available in “eMag” format, an easy-to-read, quick downloading, full colour electronic format.  Flip the pages and zero in on the article that catches your eye, just like the real thing!  Future editions of Australasian Parks and Leisure will be available in eMag format for PLA members, as a complement to the hard copy edition.

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Schedules and Guidelines

View 2008 and 2009 Release Schedules (including guidelines for contributors)