Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
ENDORSING THE CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S OUTDOOR BILL OF RIGHTS AND THE NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION'S NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ETHIC
BACKGROUND
A.
The California Roundtable on Recreation, Parks and Tourism has developed "The California Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights" in response to recent concerns about youth detachment from outdoor activities, lack of physical exercise and increased health risks.
B.
"The California Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights" provides that every child should have the opportunity to: discover California's past, splash in the water, play in a safe place, camp under the stars, explore nature, learn to swim, play on a team, follow a trail, catch
a fish, and celebrate their heritage.
C.
Parks and outdoor recreation lands are the essential green infrastructure of our communities and nation and are carbon reducing landscapes that help clean our air and waters, recharge aquifers, and reduce stormwater runoff.
D.
Parks make communities livable and desirable and are integral to viable economic
development and responsible growth policies.
E.
The City of Sacramento desires to join the National Recreation and Park Association leaders for a national environmental stewardship ethic to promote sustainable landscapes, foster the next generation of stewards, and provide leadership for sustainable communities.
BASED ON THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE BACKGROUND, THE CITY COUNCIL
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
That the City Council endorses "The California Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights" (attached as Exhibit A and made a part of this Resolution) with the addition of "Plant a Tree", and the National Recreation and Park Association's National Environmental Stewardship Ethic (attached as Exhibit B and made a part of this
Resolution).
Section 2.
That staff is
directed to develop an implementation plan with the Sacramento
Youth
Commission for "The California Children's Outdoor Bill of
Rights".
Exhibit A: The California Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights
Exhibit B:
National Recreation and Park Association's National Environmental Stewardship Ethic
Adopted by the City of Sacramento City Council on March 9, 2010 by the following vote:
| Ayes: | Councilmembers Cohn, Fong, Hammond, McCarty, Pannell, Sheedy, |
| Tretheway, Waters, and Mayor Johnson. | |
| Noes: | None. |
| Abstain: | None. |
| Absent: | None. |
Attest:
hirley CoAcolino, City Clerk
Exhibit A
C^;alkt-car.^ia 1^{.;;^t¢^citFblr <^ri .I^tct reat:i^^^^., Parks and .E'c>^tr..isrn
th reccnt concerns about rc)ur.lti cier;ccltanent from outdoor act.ivicies, lack (if physical c tirrc:•.ice arad irtc.rc:ascci health risks, the California Roundtable on hec.rc_.3ti(-)n,T'arksand'1'octristnhas ttdoptc.dIle WNW C:hi3dren's
Outdoor }3i11. of Jtil7.hm ! t is a ti.tndatnenul list of experiences that r vey chi7<I in California would henctit from experiencing, before entering hjh sc:huc>l.
A, studies document that children who do these things are healthier, do better in school, have better social skills and self-image, and lead more fulfilled lives.
The (SAwnia Mltlres,'s Outdoor Bill of Righis j, rot<icl.-s that every child should have. the opportunity IC,)!
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To enColl nag'e Cali[tortvsa's children to participate in outdoor t c.ratior,;al ,tt.rbitie:5 ,ind dsscraver their cicritage.
111,1t every child in California, by the completion ol dheir 14" :.ear, hwc be oPisr,etttnitt• to e•xpccic•nec each OF the ;ac,ttViCicS listed whir; the California C.Jhildrcn's ('?uct-?oor Bill c:tf PUghts.
survey of published research provides the folloNving substantiation of the
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benefits to children of the activities listed withiii the California Childreti's ^Clutdocir Bill of R is=htti:
W'hy is it good to know history?
0 1-1isiort prr>t idc, , it3rntnn° to people and group.. (Sterns 2604)
o K.t7nr*1< cigc:. n` history tc,Stet•^ grind ctti,.i^.nssup. tSrc:rm. _'iN;W
Why is it good to play in the saof Irrkes, strerxrns, ponds and swimming pools? e Swimming impt" OVO" "i,iirnll-roitnc! irnicss. (S«>itnm-ling, -'N104)
p 5w'-wut-tasng is ,t dc,n-tandinp, aerobic exercise that helps to keep your hc:ar.r, and lus7g5 lncalthv. mn.in;, 2004? Why is it good to t;o boating?
ep Children bctEve:E.ii the ages i?i'G And 1.9 who boat regularly r4c.ti^se mane benefits including the f'<^I.1c^^. =i,t^;: ^
| o | Children are more likely to be actively invol-ed in othe-r recreational ac.i-:^ttie-s, including household prtaiec,t4 a nd V0lu1ttie.t w'c,rl;, (1 mplt]s(4, 20(13} | |||
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| C:I-li1t3ten learn to be more outgoing and le.s: shy, or itirrovcacd, a;Tnyul:se., ?{t()3; | ||||
| @ | t:hilcice:a^ whi,-, hoar lead more active and hrlltht' Iifc.^t^cle.^. Jtnliulsc. 2003) | |||
| a | Children develop the.ir leadership qualitics. "'Imp 1;sc:, 2003`t | |||
| Children develop a rangc af skills and positive attilvjde^, (Inzpttlse, 2003) | ||||
| • C:k^ildre:rl h,l't^< t:^•.'^rt titralitv ti^a^c with their parent. jc„r-rret7s^ej (Irt`lpttl-:c, 2{)03j | ||||
| PLAY IN A SAI'l PLACE | ||||
| Why is it good to play? | ||||
| ^ | 1'ldibLt'u.fil physical activity 1CY.It^`; to :3 reduced resting heart rate and lower blood pressure levels. (Paf-Frijl7s;rl:;i:r, et. al., 1991) | |||
| ^ | Exercise hcAcla the promise of t3ecreasing the inciticricc or delaying the development of na;liu;aalin clcpcrnclrrtt diabetes tnellitus. (1-leltntic.h and P,tffctlbarg,.rf 1992;t | |||
| a | Sustained physical activity leads to a decrease in fat body mass and increase in lean body F la<5, with resultant increased basal rtlt t blaolism and a 1ci5v-cr risk ot obcsiryiI3rar, 1.9139; 4isc:ovic.k, c1.. t3J., 198i1 | |||
| In childhood and :1tAlcsc:c.abct:, habitual phj'50l activity, as opposed to a.;etitrnt::trY ho Sts-1e, lea& to increased box nuss and bone sct•c:ngth. (PAEenbargrx, t-t, al., 1991) | ||||
| m | 1°lal7.itual physical acKty iric.rea<rs muscle strcnl,th and improved ?11t1CCtfitb ^-it coliil<.c-t,Y'iC t3SSt.df'>. (P73fftniL.11CSri1 C;(. 53l., 1.991.4 | 7tJC1 tire and | ||
| P41.-sieal activity may prevent the complex condition leading to chmnic luck pain syndrome ;it)(] the, extensive dehilit5tss+^c.i>ltctl with it. (Tipton, i,c. at:, 1980) | ||||
| 0 | '_t7;e. We of phi siczl activity in Ibrevc-btizig, variol.ts rype, of arthritis is uncertain; hri~.ccti-cr, increased muscle stre.tt.gth, ht7rtc density, and connective tn.^tte offer promise c>t^,t prue,r-teivr, cffcct. ;l,at^t, et. al., 1986) | |||
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• Campers wit.h ^j^ssmhi.lttics benefit by enhanced self -conccpI. atecJ e>,tc:e:^r,, I7^rwc^na1 growth increased lc:isurc, skilhs, increased social acljttst3>-tenl, enhanced body image and po;itiyc behavior charty5: (Rohl) er at. 1987;
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and :at:tc:.nticm, and decreases feelings c-aFFear and attgc;ro.t.;tlhtiressif>rt, `kap(an et al., 1989'.
• (:hildreta who have gone through wilderness survival training, horvci3 decreased chances ;>1`iirnppin? out Of c_l;o^rl. 0ses, 1968)
o Children with experience in the wilderness hael inct-e,tsed GPA-5. (Alose4 et a.],, 197Q
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m r)r^.anized Sports -.- can be a viable means to ittcrea5c act:iv-i Ic :-c:1s in children and, hopefully, lead to the adoption of ac.,tt r lifestyles as adults. t`:<QmmtXizesl 20t"31;3
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Exhibit B
Adopted by the Board of Trustees Nationall Re-creation and Park Association May 15, 2009 National Environmental StlewardsMp Ethic
Parks and Outdoor recreation lands are the essential green inli`+strttctin'e of our communities and,nation. From the first public commons in colonial American villages to the vast national parks and forests of the tlnlerican kVest, our nation's health, wealth and heritage are tied to the acquisition and wise management of parks and public recreation lands and pros^rrams. Parks and public recreation lands are carbon reducing landscapes that help clean our air and waters, recharge aquifers and reduce storm%vater runof'.'rhey darken our night skies, quiet our co'tmnunities and provide vital contact with nature for our mental and physical health. They instill a heightened sense of community by serving people of all income levels, all races, all beliefs and all abilities -parks embrace the very essence Of our detnocracy. Parks make communities livable and desirable and are integral to viable economic development and responsible growth policies.
The National Recreation and Park Association, through its national network of park- and recreation agencies, prot'essionals, partners and engaged citizens, seeks to serve as a national leader for a revitalized national environmental stewardship ethic. Our ensbodimetit of this ethic includes adhering to the following principles and practices.
Principles We helieve: Parks and public lands contain many of our communities' best natural, cultural, historic and
,
recreational resources and thereby preserve Uttr neritaae..
a
As national leaders, we have the responsibility to create and continuously
prornote ail enhanced
awareness of the critical role parks and public lands
play in protecting our global. environment
and cultural heritag^e, is well as
their value as living laboratUiie,s for educating the citizens of
this
nation, particularly our children.
practices We are resolved that park and recreation professionals, citizen voluntccrs3 supporters, advocates and community leaders must work collaboratively to:
n
Protect open space, public lands, ivildlit:e habitat, air and water quality, and
provide special
protections to ecologically and culturally sensitive land and
%vater resources.
A Develop and promote healthy outdoor recreation activities that build a sense of personal responsibility on the part of those individuals using and enjoying our natural and cultural resources. C)
Ensure that as stewards of our public lands and parks we uphold the responsibility for measuring and monitoring the health and heritage of these resources and ensuring their long-term suztainability.
n Monitor parks and recreation lands so decision makers and the general public are knowledgeable of when there is a need for expansion or modifications to protect resource values, safety and enjoyment of pa.rticipants, and (JLlalitV Of life.
fi°racfice 2: Foster the Next Generation of Stewards •
Make connecting to nature possible for citizens of all ages and abilities by providing safe access to public lands, parks, and conservation areas close-to-home.
o Help eliminate the "nature deficit" condition in America's youth througli programs and nature
discovery
opportunities in parks.
•
Provide the resources and knowledge to parents and guardians that will cnable thern to help their children connect with and enjoy flie natural world. •
Provide leadership and metltoring for youth to instill in them a sense of hope and joy, a love of nature, and a conu-nitment to stewardship, a Teach outdoor ethics, recreation skills and practices to reduce impacts to natural, cultural and scenic resources. •
Work
collaboratively with. young people and educator.,; to determine and implement
new
environmental stewardship practices.
•
Involve local conrmunities, includinz; children and leenagers, in the planning and design of new parks. ©
Recruit people ofall ages, but especially the younger eeneration, to volunteer in parks.
Practice 3: Provide Lc2dership for Sustainable Communities
o Advance sustzlinahility goals beyond parks, recreation and public lands, by modeling sustainable in land use, facility design, imtintenance, and management, and by engaging with other
r' government, civic, business and education otTganizations.
• Build new ,and 11011-traditional partnerships to t0ster sustainable lifcstyles, responsible energy use, arid innovative solutions for community support, networks and infrastructure. © Support the adoption of policies at all levels of government that will advance environmental stewardship and sustainability. © Use outdoor recreation programs to teach gardening., recycling,lboca preservation and other
sustainable, lifestyle practices that build, support and enhance a personal environmental ethic. •
Suppoi:-t, undertake and apply rigorous scientific research in order to advance our understanding Of Social, environmental and ecological systems.