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66 2 0 2 1 – 2 0 2 5 S TAT E W I D E C O M P R E H E N S I V E O U T D O O R R E C R E AT I O N P L A N Referencing the college-age survey discussed previously, students were asked to indicate the services or amenities they would like to have added or expanded to Nebraska's outdoor recreation. The top amenities are listed in Figure 4.9. Similar to respondents of the General Nebraska Survey, it appears college students are also interested in seeing additional adventure activities and hiking and biking trails offered. However, they differ from the general public survey on the remainder of amenities listed in Figure 4.9. Again, this supports the notion that this demographic has different preferences for outdoor recreation compared to the general public. One item respondents of the General Nebraska Survey noted was the need for additional infrastructure. This wasn't considered in the top amenities to add. Perhaps this could be correlated with age, because with age, condition or availability of infrastructure, such as shower houses, roads, or picnic shelters, could become more important. It is evident in these surveys that demand can vary by demographic and within different regions of Nebraska. It's very important for communities to identify the needs of their constituents because not every community has the same wants and desires. The types of amenities and services offered in an area should be in line with what the people demand. Frequent surveying of a community's wants and desires is also important, and should occur at a minimum of every five years to ensure demand is being met, and that you're aware of any changes that might be needed. Go Ape Treetop Adventure at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. (Cass County) Source:"College Outdoor Recreation Survey." Conducted by NGPC. (2019). Lincoln, NE. Figure 4.9: Amenities to Add Based on College Survey Adventure Activities 71.3% 54.8% 39.1% 38.3% 34.8% Hiking Trails Biking Trails Opportunities to Swim at Lakes Wildlife Viewing Areas and Outdoor Ice Rinks