Recreation
Since 2001, the percentage of individuals participating in outdoor activities has declined, while the number of outings taken has dropped more significantly (Outdoor Industry Foundation "2006 Participation Study", June 2006). Further, visits to the country's national parks have declined in total numbers and relative to the growth of the U.S. population (2006 National Park Service Statistics; U.S. Census Population Estimates).
We believe REI plays an important role in helping to reverse these trends, through programs and events and partnering with nonprofits.
In this section, we provide information on some of the ways we support recreation access and help others be active in human-powered outdoor activities, such as:
Grants to Local Non-Profits and National Partnerships
