As the demographic composition of the United States changes, racial and ethnic minorities
constitute a larger proportion of the overall population. Understanding the nature-based …

Current demographic trends indicate population growth for racial and ethnic minority groups
in the US is increasing considerably faster than the rate for the nation's population as a …

A major planning effort for Chicago's largest park provided an opportunity to examine
outdoor recreation use patterns and preferences among a racially and ethnically diverse …

Methods The on-site survey instrument developed for the original study contained 14 items
addressing use patterns, activities, preferences, management concerns, and user …

Increases in use and changes in the behavior of visitors to parks and protected areas (PPAs)
worldwide are challenging the ability of managers to provide for a quality visitor experience …

Demographic change is redefining the demand for recreation and leisure within North
America (Shelhas, 2002; Struglia & Winter, 2002). One such change is a result of rapid …

The objectives of this study were to (1) identify the benefits of parks for Mexican-American
urban residents and the roles they play in the dynamics of their communities and (2) explore …

Management of natural environment sites is becoming increasingly complex because of the
influx of urbanized society into wildland areas. This worldwide phenomenon impacts a wide …

The mission of the US National Park Service (NPS) is increasingly challenged by
underrepresentation of visitors from low-income and racial/ethnic minority backgrounds. To …