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36 2025–2030 SCORP DEMAND Regional Trends The top activity participation by region gives specific insight into each region. There are similarities across regions but there are noticeable differences too. Regional trends can be used as a starting point to investigate a community's trends. Understanding trends at the community and regional levels enables effective planning that enhances support for both communities and the region. This approach helps avoid redundant development and promotes the sharing of resources throughout the area. Depending on the project or community's location, nearby region trend information can be helpful too. See page 12 for a regional map. Activity % Overall trail use 99% Walking 93% Gardening 74% Swimming in a pool 64% Visit historical sites 62% Hiking 56% Birding/wildlife viewing 54% Biking 53% Play at a playground 53% Picnicking 53% Metro Activity % Overall trail use 97% Walking 90% Gardening 77% Visit historical sites 57% Swimming in a pool 56% Birding/wildlife viewing 55% Picnicking 55% Swimming in a lake/river/stream 50% Fishing 49% Play at a playground 48% Northeast Activity % Overall trail use 98% Walking 84% Gardening 73% Visit historical sites 57% Birding/wildlife viewing 54% Fishing 52% Swimming in a pool 48% Picnicking 47% Swimming in a lake/river/stream 45% Biking 44% Southwest Activity % Overall trail use 99% Walking 83% Gardening 75% Fishing 56% Visit historical sites 55% Birding/wildlife viewing 54% Picnicking 54% Swimming in a lake/river/stream 50% Swimming in a pool 48% Hunting 48% North Central Activity % Overall trail use 99% Walking 85% Gardening 74% Visit historical sites 59% Birding/wildlife viewing 55% Fishing 53% Picnicking 50% Swimming in a pool 49% Hiking 44% Play at a playground 41% Southeast Activity % Overall trail use 98% Walking 86% Gardening 75% Visit historical sites 61% Swimming in a pool 58% Birding/wildlife viewing 54% Fishing 52% Picnicking 51% Play at a playground 50% Biking 48% South Central Activity % Overall trail use 98% Gardening 76% Visit historical sites 66% Hiking 54% Walking 52% Picnicking 52% Birding/wildlife viewing 52% Swimming in a pool 50% Fishing 50% Swimming in a lake/river/stream 47% Western Nebraska Outdoor Recreation Survey conducted by UNL- BOSR (2024) DRAF T