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2025–2030 SCORP 43 DEMAND Barriers Understanding the many reasons that keep people from getting outside to recreate helps those planning and developing outdoor recreation to better examine the needs of their community. The generalized outdoor recreation survey asked respondents what prevents them and their household from getting outdoors. Addressing the barriers to outdoor recreation allows the activities and amenities to be inclusive to all. Use the barriers shared here as a starting point for community conversations about what limits their outdoor recreation experiences and what needs to be done to solve the issues. Over 50% of respondents reported no barriers to outdoor recreation. This is good news but there are still many that are facing barriers to participation. Top 5 factors that limited outdoor recreation participation statewide: Nebraska Outdoor Recreation Survey conducted by UNL-BOSR (2024) 1. Desired amenity/opportunity too far away - 41% 2. Lack of information about opportunities - 40% 3. Weather - 40% 4. Time - 40% 5. Sites too crowded - 35% Understanding Barriers Some barriers can seem impossible to overcome. Investigating the why behind a barrier can provide insight into potential solutions. For example: A community neighborhood reports not having time to enjoy a local park. Upon investigation it is found that to enjoy a local park requires a 5-minute drive. It is not viewed as too far away but too time-consuming to work into an evening or afternoon. Developing a park within walking distance of the neighborhood could solve the problem. Potter's Railroad Park provides a gathering place and pays tribute to the southern Panhandle's railroad heritage. New playground equipment and a shelter were constructed with a 2018 grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. DRAF T