Managing Urban Parks for a Racially and Ethnically Diverse Clientele
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- 1 April 2002
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Leisure Sciences
- Vol. 24 (2) , 143-159
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01490400252900121
Abstract
A major planning effort for Chicago's largest park provided an opportunity to examine outdoor recreation use patterns and preferences among a racially and ethnically diverse clientele. Results from on-site surveys of 898 park users (217 Black, 210 Latino, 182 Asian, and 289 White) showed that park users shared a core set of interests, preferences, and concerns about the park and its management. But there were also some important differences among and within racial and ethnic groups with respect to park use patterns, participation, and reports of racial discrimination. Implications for management and future research are discussed.Keywords
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