Outdoor Recreation Activity and Asset Inventory
List the existing outdoor recreation assets and how they are used.
All Tools
Module 1: Assess Inventory and Existing Conditions
Maps of Outdoor Recreation
Identify local outdoor recreation assets using existing base maps and learn to create maps of your community with free or low-cost mapping tools.
Environmental Data on Maps
Map systems and surroundings of outdoor recreation assets, such as natural resources or businesses.
Local Tourism Economy
Extend mapping scope to consider businesses, accommodations, services, events, and other factors within the wider region.
Module 2: Perform Stakeholder and Public Engagement
Steering Committee Guidance
Create a committee to guide and facilitate meetings.
Community and Stakeholder Engagement Guidance
Establish stakeholders, conduct public meetings, and develop the community vision for local outdoor recreation.
Survey Topic Framework
Gather feedback from your community to improve outdoor recreation.
Survey Question Bank
Learn how to survey the community as a form of public outreach.
Module 3: Manage Natural Resources and Education
Natural Resources Guide
Ensure that the development and maintenance of outdoor recreation is environmentally responsible.
Model Project Application and Review
Complete the project application process and assure that recreation opportunities are created in an environmentally responsible manner.
Interpretation, Education, and Programming Guidance
Explore education opportunities about natural and cultural assets.
Module 4: Develop Recreation Plan and Documents
Recreation Improvement Database
Identify the potential costs associated with outdoor recreation improvements.
Strategy and Planning Templates
Work with the steering committee to implement the visioning framework, set priorities and choose an appropriate plan scale.
Module 5: Implement and Construct Project
Design and Construction of Trails, Assets, and Transportation Amenities
Find best practices for designing and building trails, recreational assets, and parking and transportation related amenities.
Funding Strategies and Grant Databases
Access funding for local outdoor recreation projects.
Destination Marketing and Management
Promote outdoor recreation areas sustainably.
Partnerships and Regional Collaboration
Strengthen capacity and vision through local and regional partnerships.
Ongoing Management and Stewardship
Establish a thoughtful plan for long-term maintenance of outdoor recreation areas.
Consultant Collaboration and Requests for Proposals
Create and promote an RFP for outdoor recreation projects.
Module 6: Review Economic Impact and Build Community
Trail Counting Tools
Implement trail counting as a means of data collection.
Economic Impact Analysis
Collect data on the economic impact of outdoor recreation in the community.