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Kansas Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)

For purposes of this survey, please consider OUTDOOR RECREATION to mean any form of outdoor activity pursued during your leisure time that provides personal enjoyment and satisfaction, including activities like camping, hunting, jogging, fishing, hiking, picnicking, playing outdoor sports (e.g., golf, soccer), etc.

For purposes of this survey, please consider "2019" to mean the 2019 calendar year from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. Due to the recent changes related to COVID-19, please do not consider your experiences from January 2020 to now.
Your Outdoor Recreation Participation
1.On average, how often did you recreate outdoors during 2019? (Please check one)
2.How often did you use the following outdoor recreation areas in your local community in 2019? (if unsure, choose your best estimate) 
None 
Less than once a week 
Once a week 
2-4 times a week 
More than 4 times a week 
City/local parks and recreation areas
City/local trails
County parks/open space
State parks, forests, and recreation areas
State wildlife areas
State fishing lakes
Local fishing lakes
National park or forest/grasslands
Private/commercial areas
Other
3.How often did you use the following outdoor recreation areas outside of your local community in 2019? (if unsure, choose your best estimate)
None 
Less than once a week 
Once a week 
2-4 times a week 
More than 4 times a week 
City/local parks and recreation areas
City/local trails
County parks/open space
State parks, forests, and recreation areas
State wildlife areas
State fishing lakes
Local fishing lakes
National park or forest/grasslands
Private/commercial areas
Other
4.Approximately what percentage of your outdoor recreation trips were overnight during 2019? (Please write-in the percentage of overnight trips here)
5.When spending the night away from home to participate in outdoor recreation, what accommodations did you use during 2019? (Please check all that apply)
6.When spending the night away from home to participate in outdoor recreation, which accommodation did you use most frequently during 2019? (Please check one)
7.For each of the following outdoor activities, please enter the approximate number of days in 2019 that you participated in each activity of Kansas. Even if you are not sure of the number of days, please enter your best guess. If you DID NOT participate in an activity or you did not participate in an activity in Kansas, please leave that activity blank.
8.Please rank your top five (5) activities from your previous answers.
9.If you hunted, what type of hunting did you participate in during 2019?
10.Would you be willing to pay increased fees for more and/or improved facilities for any of the following? (please check all that apply).
11.If yes on the previous question, what percentage more would you be willing to pay?
12.Did you travel outside of Kansas in 2019 to participate in outdoor recreation activities?
13.IF YES, WHAT STATE was your primary destination?
Reasons to Recreate, and Barriers to Future Participation
14.How important to you is each of the following reasons to recreate outdoors in Kansas? (Please check only one response per reason)
Not important
Slightly important 
Neither important nor unimportant 
Moderately important
Very important
To relax
To exercise/improve physical health
To spend time with friends/family
To spend time in nature
To do something new
To learn about nature (e.g., wildlife, plants, etc.)
For spiritual/cultural purposes
For fun/thrill/excitement
For solitude
15.The following is a list of possible reasons that may limit your participation in outdoor recreation. For each one, please indicate how much of a barrier it is in preventing you from participating in outdoor recreation in Kansas. (Please check only one response per reason)
Not a barrier
Slight barrier 
Moderate barrier
Major barrier 
Unsure
Limited access to outdoor recreation areas
No one to go with
Health Concerns
Cost of equipment/gear needed to participate
Outdoor recreation areas are too crowded
Lack of or high costs associated with transportation
Outdoor recreation areas are not developed enough (e.g., limited picnic tables, restrooms, etc.)
Concern about safety/crime in outdoor recreation areas
Not enough information about outdoor recreation
High costs associated with entrance, parking, or other user fees
Limited access for those with physical disabilities
Traffic congestion (e.g., 1-70; 1-35)
Nearby outdoor recreation areas are dirty or poorly maintained
Health and Outdoor Recreation 
16.During a typical week, other than your regular job, do you participate in any physical activities or exercises in the outdoors? (Please check one)
17.About how many hours per week do you spend being physically active in the outdoors?
18.How could outdoor recreation areas/facilities assist you in achieving your health and fitness goals or priorities? (Please check all that apply)
19.Does your workplace/current employer provide programs, incentives, or opportunities for you to participate in outdoor recreational activities? (e.g., paid "walk breaks") (Please check one)
20.If Yes... Do you participate in any of these programs, incentives, or opportunities? (Please check one.)
Services and Types of Recreation Oppurtunities
21.How much of a priority do you feel each of the following types of recreation areas should be for future investment where you live? (Please check one for each item)
Essential Priority
High Priority
Moderate Priority
Low Priority
Not a priority
Unsure
Playgrounds and play areas built with natural materials (e.g., logs, water, sand, trees)
Playgrounds and play areas built with manufactured materials (e.g., swing sets, slides)
Picnic areas and shelters for small groups
Picnic areas and shelters for large groups
Paved/hard surface walking trails and paths
Dirt/soft surface walking trails and paths
Off-highway vehicle trails/areas
Nature and wildlife viewing areas
Multi-use fields for soccer, football, baseball, etc.
Off-leash dog areas
22.Outdoor recreation providers often need to prioritize their efforts. How do you think that recreation providers should prioritize the following activities on recreation areas in Kansas? (Please check one for each item)
Essential Priority
High Priority
Moderate Priority
Low Priority
Not a priority
Unsure
Providing educational programs and visitor services
Operation and maintenance of existing infrastructure and facilities
Acquisition of new parks and open space
Development of new facilities at existing recreation sites
Local, regional, and statewide trails
Long-term planning and management
About You 
23.In what year were you born?
24.With what gender do you identify? (Please check one)
25.What is your current zip code?
26.Approximately how many years have you lived in Kansas? (Please write-in your response here)
27.How would you describe your racial or ethnic background? (Select all that apply)
28.What is your approximate annual household income? (Please check one)
29.What is the highest degree or level of education you have achieved? (Please check one)
30.Please use the space below to provide any additional comments you may have about outdoor recreation in Kansas.