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The 2010 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report is the only detailed study of its kind tracking American participation trends in outdoor recreation. The study is based on an online survey capturing responses from over 40,000 Americans ages six and older and covers 114 different activities.

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Research | Participation

The Outdoor Foundation Participation Studies

Special Reports


2012 Special Report on Camping
2012 Special Report on Camping
2012 Special Report on Fishing and Boating
2012 Special Report on Fishing and Boating
2011 Special Report on Camping
2011 Special Report on Camping
2010 Special Report on Camping
2010 Special Report on Camping
2010 Special Report on Fishing and Boating
2010 Special Report on Fishing and Boating
A Special Report on Trail Running
A Special Report on Trail Running
Special Report on Youth
Special Report on Youth
Special Report on Paddlesports
A Special Report on Paddlesports
Special Report on Camping
A Special Report on Camping
2009 Special Report on Fishing and Boating
2009 Special Report on Fishing and Boating

Outdoor Recreation Participation Report, 2007-2012


2012 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report
2012 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report
2012 Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report
2012 Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report
2011 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report
2011 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report
2011 Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report
2011 Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report
2011 Physical Activity Council Topline Report
2011 Physical Activity Council Topline Report
2010 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report
2010 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report
2010 Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report
2010 Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report
2009 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report
2009 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report
2009 Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report
2009 Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report
Outdoor Recreation Participation Report, 2008
2008 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report
Next Generation of Outdoor Participants Report
The Next Generation of Outdoor Participants Report, 2007

Active Outdoor Recreation Economy


Active Outdoor recreation Economy Report
Active Outdoor Recreation Economy Report
Active Outdoor recreation Economy Report, State-by-State
Active Outdoor Recreation Economy Report, State-by-State
Active Outdoor recreation Economy Report, Bicycling
Active Outdoor Recreation Economy Report, Bicycling

Special Reports, 2004 to 2006


Active Exploring the Active Lifestyle, 2004
Exploring the Active Lifestyle, 2004
A Targeted Look at Participants with Potential, 2004
A Targeted Look at Participants with Potential, 2004
The Hispanic Community and Active Outdoor Recreation
The Hispanic Community and Active Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor Recreation Participation Report, 2006 and Earlier


Active Outdoor Recreation Participation Report, 2006
Active Outdoor Recreation Participation Study, 2006
Active Outdoor Recreation Participation Report, 2005
Active Outdoor Recreation Participation Study, 2005
Active Outdoor Recreation Participation Report, 2004
Active Outdoor Recreation Participation Study, 2004