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32 2025–2030 SCORP SUCCESS STORY Using SCORP as a Strategic Tool for Recreation Planning As communities across Nebraska work to meet the growing and shifting demands for outdoor recreation, the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is an important guide for both municipal and state-level planning. More than just a policy document, SCORP provides data-driven insights, success stories, and regional benchmarks that help shape the future of parks and recreation. From small towns to statewide agencies, it offers a shared framework for aligning local efforts with broader trends—supporting strategic development, securing funding, and ensuring recreational opportunities evolve to serve all Nebraskans. Guiding Municipal Recreation Development Municipalities are also harnessing SCORP for program development and strategic planning. The City of Papillion, for instance, continually uses SCORP statistics to advocate for new recreation initiatives within the parks department. The plan's stories and examples inspire future programming ideas, while its practical sections provide valuable regional and statewide information. SCORP even plays a role in staff training, reminding park professionals of the broader impact of their work and keeping morale and motivation high. A Benchmark to Support Evolving Needs in State Parks The Parks Division of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission uses the SCORP as a valuable tool to guide planning, development, and decision-making. SCORP helps validate visitor preferences and recreational demand, ensuring that projects and activities reflect what users truly want. It also supports funding strategies by corroborating decisions related to grants, fundraising, and project prioritization. SCORP serves as a benchmark, allowing Parks to assess how well the current system aligns with statewide trends and priorities. Over time, it helps track changes in recreation patterns, enabling Parks to adapt facilities, programs, and resources to meet evolving public needs. Playground at Summit Lake State Recreation Area near Tekamah. DEMAND DRAF T