Outdoor Participation Report (2021)
A summary and key insights from the Outdoor Industry Association's 2021 participation trends report. The report summarizes the outdoor industry participant base, including the growth and decline in outdoor activities.
Organization
Outdoor Industry Association
Publication Date
2021
Location
National or Global
Topic
Participation
Activity
Bicycling
Birding/Wildlife viewing
Camping
Fishing
Hiking/Running
Paddling
Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)
Related Resources
2019 Governor's Bicycle Coordinating Council
Economic Impact of Bicycling in Wisconsin
Prepared by the Governor's Bicycle Coordinating Council to show the contributions of bicycling to Wisconsin's economy in 2019.
2020 Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation, The Outdoor Foundation
Special Report on Fishing
A 2020 special report on fishing which features participation statistics, motivations, barriers and preferences.
2023 Outdoor Industry Association
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A summary and key insights from the Outdoor Industry Association's 2023 participation trends report. The report summarizes the outdoor industry participant base, including the growth and decline in outdoor activities.
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