Oklahoma Residents' Perceptions of State Parks
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to assess the needs of the citizens of Oklahoma regarding the Oklahoma State Park system. This assessment was conducted to determine the changes needed to be made by the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department to reflect the wishes of its constituents. The study identifies park use patterns and frequency, perceptions of visitors, and visitor satisfaction regarding the Oklahoma state park system. Consistent with previous research, the findings of this study conclude that Oklahoma state park visitors use specific amenities while visiting parks, visit the parks with a variety of different groups, and have expressed opinions regarding the park management, funding and maintenance and upkeep.
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