EXPLORE THE DATA
Resource Barrier Solutions
Adults across all age and racial/ethnic groups view the following as most important resource barriers to address:
Physical Barrier Solutions
Those who have visited parks in the past are more likely to identify:
Cultural Barrier Solutions
Diversity-related iniciatives
Black adults are more likely than white adults to view diversity-related initiatives such as increased content (36%), a more diverse workforce (33%), and increased cultural events (34%) as beneficial in overcoming cultural barriers to enjoyment of national parks.
Information Barrier Solutions
Solutions to Information Barriers Visitors Experience
Adults who have visited a park in the past are significantly more likely than those who haven’t to point to expanding digital tools for navigation in (39%) and to parks (31%), and booking park entry and activities in advance (33%) as solutions to information barriers visitors experience.
Changing Visitation Trends
PRIOR TO THE PANDEMIC:
Visitation was higher among adults ages 65+ (64%), white (52%) and Asian/other adults (53%) compared to adults of other age groups and racial/ethnic groups
SINCE THE PANDEMIC BEGAN:
Solutions To Overcrowding
at the most visited national parks
Variable Pricing & Timed Entry
Majorities of adults support both variable pricing (64%) and timed entry (57%) to help alleviate overcrowding at national parks.
Adults are supportive of variable pricing and timed entry and believe both solutions would have a positive impact on managing crowd sizes and improving the visitor experience in parks.
