Outdoor Recreation Benefits

I will be writing about 3 themes related to outdoor recreation with the first being some of the many reasons or motivations someone has for participating in recreation activities and the many benefits activities will have for said person e.g. their fitness and health. I will then be considering the values outdoor recreation has on the areas where participation is took and how it affects these areas together, all together discussing the many advantages of outdoor recreation and its affects in communities and people.

There are many reasons for why someone would want to participate in outdoor recreation, some being for their own satisfaction, for fitness and health whilst Age is also seen as a motivation as it is said that “more Americans are

travelling to a national park such as Pembrokeshire Coast in Wales, or visiting a site known for its outstanding natural beauty like the Norfolk Coast for a hike helps them experience nature and its calming affects to the human mind by studying and admiring the natural beauty. Moreover, in modern society travelling to destinations is now much easier, meaning reaching recreational sites such as Pembrokeshire Coast for activities ranging from ancient tree hunts to walking will be much easier to be fitted into a day trip or weekend away, causing participation globally to rise. Through this it is said that the person would have a higher satisfaction of life because of the general higher quality accomplished via the activities and visits. Parks known to be recreation sites bring value to many areas as the aesthetics of the park provide both social and economic benefits to cities by enhancing property values, bringing in homebuyers, workers and retirees. Transportation in that area would also be largely affected as well and should be upgraded to allow for easy and better access to the recreation and educational sites furthering the economic benefits delivered. An organisation that sets up recreation activities is called Walkhighlands, offering activities like hiking, in areas like the Scottish highlands e.g. the coastline of Fort William and Glen

in a competition where medals or a title held can be won for pride or because there is a cash prize involved from winning. Implying that money is a very large factor in encouraging outdoor recreation as the amount of disposable income available determines that person’s ability to pay for outdoor activity equipment, transportation to reach recreation sites and the facility fees as well. Although through this will come many business and employment opportunities, improving employment rates where a vary of different employee specifications such as sanitation, management, enforcement, safety and maybe wildlife management will be required to maintain the centre and ensure all goes to plan providing many people with diverse skills jobs. Therefore, helping increase disposable income available due to the rise in availability of jobs meaning a larger potential consumer base to work from, with those who can now afford the facilities growing in