Abstract
This teaching case study provides an insightful exploration into multifaceted aspects of sport and recreation management. It narrates a fictionalized account enriched with real-life details, focusing on Rhonda Harper, a respected parks and recreation professional leading an initiative to fund an inclusive playground. While this endeavor has garnered support from local citizens, civic leaders, businesses, and children's advocates, raising the necessary $200,000 has proven to be challenging. A profound dilemma emerges when considering a potential $40,000 donation from a local gaming resort. Although this contribution could secure the needed funding for this initiative, it presents intricacies associated with the ethical and reputational concerns among stakeholders, given the contentious nature of teh prospective funding source.
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Recommended Citation
Lee, J. W., Miller, J. J., & Hyder, T. (2026). Betting on Inclusion? The Ethical Dilemma of Funding an Inclusive Playground. The COSMA Journal. https://doi.org/10.25035/cosma.03.01.02Included in
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