Kansas State Parks: Economic Contributions to Regional and State Economies

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KANSAS | VISITORS SURVEY RESULTS Visitor Activities Special Event Family time Equestrian activities Observing wildlife & nature Boating Fishing Camping Hiking/Biking Trail use Other 0%

Source: CEDBR

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Overall Length of Stay at Park One (daytrip) Two days, one night Three days, two nights Four days, three nights Five days, four nights Six days, five nights Seven days, six nights Eight to fourteen days Longer than fourteen days Source: CEDBR

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Among survey respondents, the three most popular activities were camping, spending time with family, and observing nature, each of which were engaged in by more than threequarters of respondents on their most recent state parks visit. More than 54 percent of respondents engaged in at least one of the water-based activities included in the survey, boating or fishing. The average size of respondents’ groups was 4 people, and the most common group size was 2 people, which was reported by 37.4 percent of respondents. These groups stayed, on average 4.1 days at the state park on their visit, with 40.9 percent opting for a three day stay.

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