Animas-La Plata Operation, Maintenance, & Replacement Association Meeting Minutes 7/7/10

DRAFT Market Study
PARTICIPATION RATES
Lake Nighthorse
Participation rates presented in Figure 9 represent the percentage of the population that
participates in a particular activity. Outing frequencies are an estimate of the number of times,
on average, a participant does the activity each year. The rates are divided into two categories
to analyze the differing populations of reservoir participation: local /regional residents and
tourists. The Colorado State Parks 2008 Marketing Assessment Public Survey is the primary
source for local participation rates. This study is based on a statistically significant survey that
measured outdoor recreation rates statewide. The tourist participation rates and days
participated are sourced from a series of reports conducted by the Outdoor Foundation and the
National Sporting Goods Association. A swimming participation rate from the U.S. Forest
Service's National Survey on Recreation and the Environment was used for both populations.
Additionally, statistics on swimming days participated were extrapolated from general survey
data.
In every participation category, local participation rates were significantly higher than national
averages; this is not surprising because of the activities considered, and the wide range of
outdoor recreational opportunities provided statewide. Trail use consists of non - motorized
activities including hiking, biking and trail based equestrian activities. Trail use, camping,
swimming, and fishing have the highest rates of participation on both the local and national
levels. These sports are more accessible because expensive sport- specific gear is not required
to participate.
Figure 9- Reservoir Sport Participation Rates
Local /Regional Rate
National Rate
Days Participated
Power Boating 32%
28%
15
Non -Power Boating 33%
5.8%
10
Fishing9 45%
12.4%
17
RV Camping 26%
6%
14
Non -RV Camping 53%
12%
14
Outdoor Swimming 47%
47%
4.6
Trail Use 87%
12%
21.5
8 Non -power boating rates were corrected to eliminate rafting and whitewater kayaking.
9 General freshwater participation rates were altered to account for fishing by water type, to isolate lake fishing
participants, data was obtained from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's 2001 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting,
and Wildlife- Associated Recreation.
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