A Socioeconomic Profile of Recreationists at Public Outdoor Recreation Sites in Coastal Areas. Volume 6.

Date

1991

Authors

Leeworthy, V.R.
Schruefer, D.S.
Wiley, P.C.

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Oceanography and Marine Assessment, Ocean Assessments Division, Strategic Assessment Branch

Abstract

This report summarizes information collected during the summer of 1990 through surveys conducted at six state parks, one county beach and four city beaches in California, Conecticut, Florida, New York, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington, and contains tabular summaries of the following information: 1) socio-demographic profiles of users, 2) type and extent of recreation activities engaged in, 3) types and amount of expenditures on recreation activities, 4) willingness-to-pay for park access, and 5) satisfaction ratings for various park attributes. Also included are detailed profiles of the six state managed sites from the NOAA Inventory of Public Recreation Areas and Facilities in Coastal Areas.

Description

47 pgs.

Keywords

statistical tables, surveys, census, data collections, recreation, sociological aspects, economic analysis

Citation