Dale Larsen
Director and Professor of Practice,
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions
Other ASU affiliations
Affiliated Faculty,
Center for Biodiversity Outcomes
Professor of Practice,
School of Community Resources & Development (CRD)
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Phone: 602-496-0422
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UCENT Suite 561, 411 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004-2163
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Mail code: 3520Campus: Dtphx
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Long Bio
Dale Larsen has four decades of parks and recreation professional management practice. He has taught as faculty associate at Arizona State University for 25 years and is currently a full-time professor of practice. He also serves as director of community relations for the College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
Larsen is a well-recognized local, state and national leader in public park and recreation professional associations as well as a noted author, leader and community engagement specialist.
Education
- M.S. Education and Administrative Leadership, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- Bachelor's degree. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Research Interests
Federal land policy - youth development- community engagement- urban parks and recreation service delivery
Publications
- Dale Larsen. Chapt. 13 External Community and Organizational Leadership. Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services (2014).
- Ariel Rodriguez Dale Larsen Pavlina Latkova Sara J. Mertel. Development of Latino Youth: Implications for Park and Recreation Programs and Services. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration (2012).
Research Activity
- Chhabra,Deepak*, Lacher,Richard Geoffrey, Larsen,Dale L. Marketing Analysis and Economic Impact of the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation System. MARICOPA CNTY-PARKS/REC(5/2/2014 - 8/15/2014).
- Chhabra,Deepak*, Lacher,Richard Geoffrey, Larsen,Dale L. Marketing Analysis and Economic Impact of the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation System. DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN(4/30/2014 - 7/15/2014).
- Chhabra,Deepak*, Lacher,Richard Geoffrey, Larsen,Dale L, Timothy,Dallen J. Marketing Profile and Economic Impact of Visitors to Wickenburg. WICKENBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE(11/15/2013 - 10/14/2015).
Courses
2026 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| CRD 530 | Community Services Management |
| CRD 401 | Managing Tourism & Leisure Ent |
2025 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| PRM 203 | Program Planning |
| PRM 120 | Leisure and Quality of Life |
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| CRD 530 | Community Services Management |
| CRD 401 | Managing Tourism & Leisure Ent |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| PRM 203 | Program Planning |
| PRM 120 | Leisure and Quality of Life |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PRM 120 | Leisure and Quality of Life |
| PRM 120 | Leisure and Quality of Life |
| CRD 401 | Managing Tourism & Leisure Ent |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| PRM 120 | Leisure and Quality of Life |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PRM 203 | Program Planning |
| PRM 120 | Leisure and Quality of Life |
| CSM 203 | Program Planning |
| NLM 203 | Program Planning |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| PRM 120 | Leisure and Quality of Life |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| PRM 203 | Program Planning |
| PRM 120 | Leisure and Quality of Life |
| CSM 203 | Program Planning |
| NLM 203 | Program Planning |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| PRM 304 | Rec Planning/Facility Develop |
| PRM 120 | Leisure and Quality of Life |
2021 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| CRD 530 | Community Services Management |
| CRD 401 | Managing Leisure Enterprises |
| PRM 401 | Managing Leisure Enterprises |
| CSM 401 | Managing Leisure Enterprises |
| CRD 580 | Practicum |
Honors / Awards
Arizona Parks and Recreation Association Citation of Merit Award 2018
Service
- Downtown Phoenix Campus Sustainability Committee, Committee Member (2014 - 2016)
- Sustainability7 Solutions Festival - Sustival, Committee Member (2014 - 2016)
- Hance Park Conservancy, Board Member (2013 - 2016)
- NRPA Hall of Fame Committee, Vice Chairman (2011 - 2016)
- Camp Colley Foundation, Vice President (2013 - 2015)
- American Academy for Parks and Recreation Administration, Committee Member (2010 - 2015)
- Provide Federal Lands Report to Public Affairs, Authored Briefing Report to ASU Public Affairs Director (2014 - 2014)