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Rates of Nebraska
Recreation by Activity
The activities in which people participate are
critical to understanding demand, along with
how often people are participating in recreation
activities. Therefore, within the general Nebraska
Survey, NGPC partitioned the types of activities
people used at a local or state park in 2018 into four
categories: water-based, land-based, snow-based,
and recreational sports.
The rates of different types of recreation activities
are highlighted in Tables 4.2 and 4.3 throughout
the state. Communities should consider evaluating
their current recreation offerings and determine
if the activities in these tables are something that
would benefit their constituents.
Table 4.2: Rates of Nebraska Water-Based and
Land-Based Recreation Activities
Source: "Nebraska Outdoor Recreation Survey." Conducted by UNL-BOSR. (2018). Lincoln, NE.
1 These percentages will add up to more than 100% because respondents were able to select more than one
service or amenity.
1-5 Times Never 6
+
Times 1-5 Times Never
40.0%
Walking
46.3%
Visiting a
Historical Site
94.2%
Equestrian
Activities
30.0%
Swimming at
a Pool
15.2%
Swimming at
a Pool
98.8%
Kiteboarding
39.2%
Walking
28.1%
Fishing from
Bank/Dock/Jetty
13.9%
Fishing from
Bank/Dock/Jetty
97.7%
Sail Boating
25.9%
Going to a
Playground
93.1%
Skateboarding
26.8%
Swimming/Wading
at a Beach
12.5%
Swimming/Wading
at a Beach
91.3%
Kayaking
17.2%
Running/Jogging
38.6%
Hiking
89.4%
Riding an ATV
26.7%
Spray Park
10.6%
Motor Boating
87.6%
Water Skiing
16.8%
Biking
35.6%
Going to a
Playground
86.2%
Archery
18.7%
Motor Boating
10.2%
Fishing from
a Boat
87.4%
Canoeing
15.5%
Hiking
34.0%
Visiting a Nature
Center
85.4%
Gardening
6
+
Times
Water-Based Activities Land-Based Activities
Playing baseball at Tranquility Park in Omaha. (Douglas County)
