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1 COLORADO OUTDOOR RECREATION TRENDS RESULTS FROM THE SCORP AND STATEWIDE Colorado Outdoor Recreation Resource Partnership September 2013 PRESENTATION What is the SCORP?! 2013 Local Government Survey 2013 Statewide Public Survey Advisory Group Priority Areas Your Suggestions! 1

2 GETTING UP TO SPEED ON SCORP WHAT IS THE SCORP? The SCORP update is required every five years for Colorado to maintain eligibility for federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) allocations. A central goal of the SCORP is to identify outdoor recreation trends, needs, and issues that will help direct each state s use of its LWCF apportionment, which is allocated annually by Congress. 2

3 SCORP PURPOSE Inventory outdoor recreation supply and demand Recommend strategies to maintain and improve Colorado s outdoor recreation heritage Support local and statewide initiatives guiding the long-term maintenance and enhancement of outdoor recreation resources Allows for strategic allocation of limited funds WHAT IS LWCF? Land Water and Conservation Fund Passed in 1964 by Congress Funding from offshore oil and gas revenues To be used for creation of parks and open spaces; protect wilderness, wetlands, and refuges; preserve wildlife habitat; and enhance recreational opportunities Over $60 million spent on almost 1,000 projects totaling 58,000 acres 3

4 2014 SCORP TIMELINE Public Input via Public Surve ey Public Review and Co mment DNR Review Gov vernor Sign nature & App proval Submit SCORP to NPS for Approval CPW C ommission Pres sentation ROLE OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND STATEWIDE S 4

5 SURVEYS Purpose Provide useful data for local and regional planning Quantify Outdoor Recreation Trends and Needs (per SCORP Requirements) Public outreach Use participation data to help generate regional economic impacts Guide Statewide priorities MAKING THE DATA RELEVANT Key things we ve done to make SCORP data more relevant- Ability to document trends Generating regional economic impacts Local Gov Survey Questions vetted among CPRA, COSA, and DOLA Public Survey questions vetted among planners from other Federal Partners (BLM, NPS, USFS) and OIA 5

6 AT A GLANCE Details: 23 Question Web-Based Survey (SurveyMonkey) Sent to 396 local government agencies (174 responded) Not intended to be statistically significant Similar framework for 2007 Local Government Survey 6

7 Responses Collected by Agency Type 174 total respondents 1% 11% 41% 16% City/county Recreation District County City Town 31% Agency Response Characteristics Classes of Parks and Open Space Managed 159 respondents Neighborhood and/or community parks Special use parks* Open lands** Regional, county, or local trails/greenways Reservoir parks 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% *Special use parks include: dog parks, skateboard parks, playgrounds, etc. **Open lands include: open space, natural areas, mountain parks, and other relatively undeveloped lands 7

8 Outdoor Recreation Profile Estimates of parks, open space, and/or miles of trails that are managed with a given jurisdiction. Neighborhood / Community Parks Special Use Parks Open Lands Reservoir Parks Trails 25,844 acres 7,753 acres 337,827 acres 23,950 acres 3,826 miles Over 90% of the respondents reported that they manage at least some neighborhood/community park acreage. County or City open space programs manage over 81% of the reported acreage. Outdoor Recreation Profile 73% of agencies surveyed have a planning document that helps to guide decisions related to parks, trails, and/or open space. 8

9 Outdoor Recreation Profile Agency Prepared Planning Document Details 125 total responses Formally adopted by your government* Includes a trails component Subject to public review or comment Addresses facility needs (new buildings and/or updates) Addresses natural resource management and protection** 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% *Government adopting entity may include City Council, County Commissioners, Board of Directors, etc **Natural resource management and protection includes noxious weed management, erosion control, habitat restoration, etc. Outdoor Recreation Profile Formal Programs Offered Through the Agency 164 respondents Healthy Lifestyles Environmental Education Youth Programs I am not sure No such programs are offered Programs are provided by another partner or outside group My agency provides this type of program 9

10 Volunteers Numbers of Agencies Reporting Volunteer Assistance/by Category 161 respondents Yes No I am not sure Visitor services Maintenance or construction Environmental education Resource management Funding and Investment Need Total Reported Value of Unmet Need by Funding Priority (2012) Capital Development Park and Open Space Maintenance Ecological Restoration Monitoring Land Trail Acquisition Maintenance TOTAL $773,148,730 $78,799,500 $13,107,000 $1,836,000 $74,653,000 $22,251,500 $963,795,730 Total Reported Dollar Value of Unmet Need By Region (2012) North Central (16)** Metro (10) Northeast (4) Northwest (10) South Central (12) Southeast (3) Southwest (11) $205,571,500 $544,396,000 $1,095,000 $68,884,500 $45,787,730 $6,158,000 $91,903,000 **Corresponds to # of Agencies responding 10

11 Funding and Investment Need Planned Investments Capital Development Park and Open Space Maintenance Monitoring Land Land Acquisition Trail Maintenance TOTAL $659,845,512 $1,291,000,813 $34,463,877 $3,632,443 $139,679,287 $34,403,800 $2.16 billion Of the $2.16 billion in planned investments, only $518 million (24%) can be funded by existing sources. Funding and Investment Needs Statewide Planned Investments Parkland Acquisition Facility 6% Monitoring 0% Ecological Restoration 2% 78 Respondents Trail & Greenway Maintenance 2% Capital Development 30% Maintenance 60% 11

12 Top five most significant Investment needs: Community trail systems Regional trail systems Additional trail corridors, conservation easements, and/or rights of way Team sports facilities Additional opportunities/access for water-based recreation Top five most significant Management issues: Maintaining existing recreation infrastructure or resources Trail connectivity Creating or updating your agency's parks, trails, and/or open space plan Coordination/cooperation with other agencies that manage outdoor recreation Vandalism 12

13 AT A GLANCE 13

14 More than 4 times per week 12.0% Average Participation in Outdoor Recreation 1,206 total responses 2-4 times per week 29.8% I am not sure. 4.7% Never 5.5% Less than once per week 23.7% Once per week 24.5% Average Use of Community Parks, Open Space, or Trails More than 4 times per week 9.9% 2-4times per week 25.1% 1,204 total responses I am not sure. 3.4% Once per week 28.2% Never 6.6% Less than once per week 26.7% Distance Traveled for Outdoor Recreation Activities During the Week (Mon-Thurs) 1068 total responses 100 miles or more miles miles miles 5-9 miles 0-4 miles I am not sure. 4.1% 8.0% 11.5% 15.2% 15.3% 2.3% 43.5% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 14

15 1067 total responses Distance Traveled for Outdoor Recreation Activities During the Weekend (Fri-Sun) 100 miles or more miles miles miles 5-9 miles 0-4 miles I am not sure. 2.3% 12.3% 14.5% 9.6% 14.8% 21.0% 25.6% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% Outdoor Recreational Trips: Overnight vs Day Trips 1063 total responses 19.6% % Overnight trips % Day trips 80.4% 15

16 Outdoor Recreation Trips: Overnight Accommodations 1062 total responses I did not stay overnight. Friend or relative s home Tent camping RV camping Hotel/motel Cabin/yurt Bed and breakfast 34 Luxury accommodations 61 I am not sure. 6 Other* * "Other" responses included sleeping on a boat or in a vehicle as well as second homes, and vacation home rental. Top 10 Activities by % of Population Participating and Activity Days Activity % Population Rank # Activity Days Rank by Days Walking 66.3% 1 103,861,714 1 Hiking/Backpacking 51.9% 2 47,600,791 2 Picnicking 37.1% 3 17,312,343 8 Fishing 36.4% 4 26,411,408 6 Tent camping 35.6% 5 14,158, Skiing or snowboarding at a ski area 33.5% 6 14,546, Jogging/Running (outdoors) 30.8% 7 46,888,810 3 Swimming (outdoors) 30.2% 8 17,662,875 7 Road biking 27.2% 9 32,772,438 4 Playground activities 22.3% 10 26,516,

17 40 M Total Trail Activity Days 35 M 30 M 25 M 20 M Northwest North Central 15 M Metro 10 M Northeast Southeast 5 M South Central M Southwest 9 M Total Water Activity Days 8 M 7 M 6 M 5 M 4 M 3 M 2 M 1 M M Northwest North Central Metro Northeast Southeast South Central Southwest 17

18 12 M Total Winter Activity Days 10 M 8 M 6 M 4 M 2 M M Northwest North Central Metro Northeast Southeast South Central Southwest Total Wildlife Related Activity Days 5 M 4 M 3 M 2 M 1 M Northwest North Central Metro Northeast Southeast South Central Southwest M Big game hunting Upland bird and small game hunting Waterfowl hunting Wildlife viewing (including birding) 18

19 14 M Total Other Outdoor Recreation Activity Days 12 M 10 M 8 M 6 M 4 M 2 M M Northwest North Central Metro Northeast Southeast South Central Southwest 19

20 Perferred Services at Recreation Areas 1058 total responses 28% 4% 18% 50% No services Basic services, such as toilets, shelters, running water, and picnic areas Moderate services, such as washrooms, self-guided trails and other basic services Full services, such as guided tours, visitor center, snack bar, food and drink concessions The number of other users you are likely to see The types of other users are likely to see The time and distance required to get there Your ability to bring your dog The price of entrance, parking or other user fees Cleanliness and condition ofpark facilities Accessible information and adequate signage Educational activities Factors that Influence Where Coloradans Recreate 1049 average response 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% I am not sure. Not at all important Somewhat important Very important 20

21 Importance of Types of Recreation Areas in Colorado 1215 average response Developed parks with playgrounds, ball or soccer fields and recreation center Large parks with developed camping, extensive trails, and boating/fishing with staff Forests and/or lakes with established trails, dispersed camping, boating/fishing opportunities Community trails and greenways Wilderness areas or open lands with little to no development and opportunity for solitude. 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% I am not sure. Not at all important Slightly important Moderately important Very important Extremely important 1216 average response Priority for Future Investment in Recreation Areas in Colorado Developed parks with playgrounds, ball or soccer fields and recreation center Large parks with developed camping extensive trails, and boating/fishing with staff Forests and/or lakes with established trails, dispersed camping, boating/fishing opportunities Community trails and greenways Wilderness areas or open lands with little to no development and opportunity for solitude. 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% I am not sure. Not at all a priority Low priority Moderate priority High priority Essential priority 21

22 Playgrounds and play areas made of natural materials Playgrounds built with manufactured materials 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 Priority for Future Investment in Your Local Community Off highway vehicle trails/areas Nature and wildlife viewing areas Multi use ball fields Off leash dog areas 1214 average response 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% I am not sure. Not at all a priority Low priority Moderate priority High priority Essential priority 3.7% 2.3% 4.4% Likely Change in Participation Over the Next 5 years 1227 total responses 16.2% Increase greatly Increase somewhat Stay the same 29.5% Decrease somewhat Decrease greatly 44.0% I am not sure. 22

23 Perception of Funding for Outdoor Recreation 2.3% 1226 total responses 36.1% 21.3% The management of recreation lands is over-funded. The management of recreation lands is adequately funded. The management of recreation lands is under-funded. 40.3% I am not sure. A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS Walking, hiking/backpacking and picnicking make up the 3 most popular activities Most recreation takes place in N. Central, Metro, and NW Regions Residents in the SW are least likely to travel to other regions 40% of respondents stated that local, state, and federal agencies that manage recreational areas are underfunded Providers should focus on operation and maintenance of existing infrastructure and facilities as well as long-term planning & mgt 23

24 SCORP PRIORITY AREAS SCORP PRIORITY AREAS 24

25 THANK YOU! Scott Babcock, AICP Planning Program Manager Colorado Parks and Wildlife ext

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