| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| I do not have anyone to participate with | 21% |
| Too busy with family responsibilities | 20% |
| Outdoor recreation equipment is too expensive | 19% |
| I do not have the skills or abilities | 18% |
| I do not have enough information | 15% |
| Places for outdoor recreation are too expensive | 13% |
| Places for outdoor recreation are too far away | 13% |
| Too busy with other recreation activities | 9% |
| I have a physical disability | 8% |
| My health is poor | 7% |
| I have no way to get to venues for outdoor recreation | 7% |
| I am afraid of getting hurt by animals | 6% |
| Places for outdoor recreation are too crowded | 5% |
| I am afraid of getting hurt by other people | 4% |
| Places for outdoor recreation are poorly maintained | 3% |
| I have household members with a physical disability | 3% |
| Venues for outdoor recreation are polluted | 2% |
| Other reason(s) | 11% |
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Release date
July 2018
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Region
United States
Survey time period
during the 2017 calendar year
Number of respondents
30,999 respondents
Age group
6 years and older
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
A participant in outdoor recreation is defined as an individual who took part in one or more of 40 outdoor activities at least once during the year. Included in those 40 activities are for example backpacking, bicycling, surfing and fishing.
Multiple answers were possible.
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "What keeps you from participating in outdoor activities more?".
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