NRPA PARK PULSE Americans' Top Outdoor Recreation Activities PICNICS SWIMMING WALKING 58% 48% 45% OTHER POPULAR OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Community social events 38% Playing in team sports or leagues 12% Attending performing arts events 32% Camping 30% Playing racquet sports 11% Running/Cycling races 10% Each month, through a poll of Americans that is focused on park and recreation issues, NRPA Park Pulse helps tell the park and recreation story. Questions span from the serious to the more lighthearted. The survey was conducted by Wakefield Research (www.wakefieldresearch.com). Visit nrpa.org/Park-Pulse for more information.