Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)
The 2026-2031 Missouri Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is a research and planning document with a dual goal – to ensure Missouri’s eligibility for federal Land and Water Conservation Funds, and to guide the development and funding of outdoor recreation within Missouri over the next five years.
A fresh approach was taken to develop this SCORP, engaging Missouri residents and outdoor recreation professionals alike in the research. The goals were to assess the state’s current and future recreational needs, desires and preferences; to identify trends and priorities that will impact the future of outdoor recreation in Missouri; and to project future recreational demands.
As part of this SCORP, three statewide surveys were conducted of residents and outdoor recreation professionals. Primary research data was compared to national studies and trends for a broad-based perspective. And for the first time, an inventory of Missouri trails was initiated, a rich resource in the state that distinguishes Missouri as an outdoor destination.
By engaging both residents and professionals in the process, a great deal was learned about the challenges and issues faced in making outdoor recreation opportunities available to all Missouri residents
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