Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Unit strives to meet the agency’s mission “Improving the lives of people, businesses, and communities across Texas and beyond through high-quality, relevant education. The Unit provides real life relevant educational programs.
Extension Programs in the Recreation, Park and Tourism Unit
- Texas Coastal Watershed (TCWP)
- Texas Festivals and Event Leadership (TELP)
- Texas Friendly: Hospitality & Customer Service
- Nature Tourism & Outdoor Recreation
- Seqour Youth Development Initiative (YDI)
- Urban & Municipal Parks
- Supporting economic development and community development through tourism, park, and open space planning Empowering youth and individuals who work on behalf of youth
- Promoting water conservation and watershed planning, Planning and evaluating Smart Growth and Walkable Communities
- Empowering youth and individuals who work on behalf of youth
- Training community festival and event leaders and volunteers
- Assisting communities, landowners and businesses with Nature Tourism & outdoor recreation business management practices and community economic development
- Educating land management agencies & community officials on outdoor recreation user trends and issues
- Improving community health, economic impacts, and beautification through park and open space planning and positioning
For information contact:
Miles Phillips
Assoc Dept Head/Program Leader for Extension
Dept of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
Texas A&M University, 2261 TAMU,
Dept of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
Texas A&M University, 2261 TAMU,
College Station, Texas 77843
Phone: 979-845-1023