Parks, Trails & Recreation Master Plan

When comparing Great Lakes agencies to the U.S. average, team sports, themed special events, fitness enhancement classes, and health and wellness education were all identified as top five most commonly provided program areas offered regionally and nationally. In general, Great Lakes park and recreation agencies offered programs at a very similar rate as the national average. However, based on a discrepancy threshold of 4% or more, Great Lakes agencies are offering golf, performing arts, and natural & cultural history activities at a higher rate than the national average. On the other hand, the Great Lakes Region is trailing the national average in regards to team sports, racket sports, and martial arts.

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Needs Assessment

PROGRAMS OFFERED BY PARKS AND RECREATION AGENCY

U.S.A. Great Lakes Region FIGURE 2-16: PROGRAMS OFFERED BY PARKS AND RECREATION AGENCY

SHAKOPEE PARKS, TRAILS, AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN | NEEDS ASSESSMENT 50