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2025–2030 SCORP 19 NEBRASKA'S OUTDOOR RECREATION PRIORITIES Support the reasons why people recreate outdoors • Investigate why community members recreate outdoors and what would motivate those that do not. Use this information to guide outdoor recreation planning. Consider the economic impact of outdoor recreation • Partner with businesses, employers and housing developers to develop outdoor recreation resources that support workforce attraction and retention. • Commit to developing outdoor recreation in limited access areas to provide inclusive outdoor places for all to enjoy. • Investigate how outdoor recreation resources can benefit tourism in your community. Figure 1: Reasons Why Respondents Participated in Outdoor Recreation Activities in the Past 12 Months - Statewide Relax Exercise or improve physical fitness Spend time with family, friends, or pets Solitude or peace and quiet Improve mental health Connect with nature or observe wildlife Fun, excitement, or adventure Sense of accomplishment Learn something new Spiritual or culutural purposes Other 9.3% 88.6% 87.4% 85.1% 83.3% 82.6% 80.2% 77.9% 60.5% 57.1% 34.1% Nebraska Outdoor Recreation Survey conducted by UNL-BOSR (2024) Economic Impact Local parks have a big impact on national and Nebraska economies. The National Recreation and Park Association has a report on the economic impact of parks, along with an interactive chart showing the impact on individual state economies. https://www.nrpa.org/EconomicImpact/ Limited access areas are parts of the community that have limited access to resources or opportunities. Visitors play at the Wausa public swimming pool in Knox County. DRAF T