Texas State Parks On-Site Visitor Survey

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Texas State Parks On-Site Visitor Survey

Acknowledgements

Survey Methodology

Survey Response

Non-Response Bias Test

Weighting the Survey

What did 27,000 visitors tell us about Texas State Parks?

Demographics of Park Visitors

Age of Visitors

Household Income

Parks with Highest Percent of Hispanic Visitors

Place of Residence

Urban vs. Rural

Visits to Other State Parks or Historic Sites

First-Time vs. Repeat Visits (at specific park where visitors were surveyed)

Number of Nights/Days Spent at Park

Length of Current Park Visit Overnight Visitors

Time Traveled to Park

Local vs. Non-Local Visits

Day Visitors Staying Overnight in Local Area

Visits to Local Area Attractions

Primary Destination of Trip

Who Visitors Came to Park With

Party Composition

Type of Payment to Enter Park

Sources that Influence the Park Visit

Sources that Influence the Park Visit First-Time vs. Repeat Visitors

Reason for Visit, Recreation Activity Participation and Visitor Satisfaction

Primary Reason for Visiting Park “Top of Mind”

Recreation Activity Participation

Amenities Used at the Park

Amenities/Activities Needed

Visitor Satisfaction

Visitor Satisfaction and Likelihood to Return to the Park

Reasons for Dissatisfaction

Author: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

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