Outdoor Recreation: Visitation and Value
The Eastern Shore Regional GIS Cooperative (ESRGC), in collaboration with the Mid-Shore Regional Council and the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, has developed a comprehensive suite of interactive dashboards to analyze visitation trends and economic impacts associated with outdoor recreation in Maryland. These tools are designed to assist local leaders in understanding visitor patterns and their effects on the regional economy.
Dashboards Included:
- State Parks Visitation: This dashboard presents detailed statistics on visitation to Maryland's state parks over time, highlighting trends and seasonal variations.
- National Parks Visitation: Focusing on national parks within Maryland, this tool provides insights into visitor numbers and patterns, facilitating comparisons and analyses.
- Outdoor Recreation Impact: This dashboard assesses the economic contributions of outdoor recreational activities, offering data on revenue generation, job creation, and other related metrics.
- National Parks Impact: Concentrating on the economic effects of national park tourism, this tool delves into financial impacts and benefits to local communities.
Additionally, an interactive web map is available, showcasing local parks, public water access points, and national wildlife refuge areas in the region. This resource aids users in identifying recreational opportunities and understanding the spatial distribution of these assets.
Collectively, these resources provide valuable insights into outdoor recreation trends and their economic implications, supporting data-driven decision-making for community leaders and stakeholders.
Partners
This dashboard, developed by the developed by the ESRGC in partnership with the Mid-Shore Regional Council and the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, provides a powerful way to explore the impact of outdoor recreation and tourism in the state.
