Workforce Development Guide
Tailored for the parks and recreation field, the guide provides an overview of workforce development programs and best practices.
Organization
National Recreation and Parks Association
Publication Date
2021
Location
National or Global
Topic
Workforce
Activity
Bicycling
Birding/Wildlife viewing
Camping
Climbing
Equestrian
Fishing
Hiking/Running
Hunting
Motorized sports (boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc.)
Paddling
Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)
Related Resources
Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
WiBike Community Toolkit
The educational flyer includes active links that illustrate the path to developing new trails in nine basic phases.
Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
Live + Work Where You Play: Outside in Wisconsin
The sixteen-page publication leverages the state’s outdoor recreation culture, industry and abundant offerings that give Wisconsin employers an edge over the competition in the job market. An electronic version is downloadable for free, or work with the Office to create a customized version.
2021 USDA Rural Development
Recreation Economy Development Resources
This guide is intended to help rural communities identify resources to help develop their recreation economy.
Explore the Trends Shaping Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Industry Association: 2025 Outdoor Participation Trends Report
Bureau of Economic Analysis: 2024 Economic Statistics for Wisconsin
Adventure Travel Trade Association: Travel Market Sizing and the New Adventure Traveler
KOA: 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report
American Sportfishing Association: Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing
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