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DEMOGRAPHIC
DEMOGRAPHIC

INVENTORY

Figure 2.2: The primary and secondary service
areas considered in this demographic profile
Understanding the park
and recreation needs
of Kansas City begins
with comprehending the
demographics of the
service area. Demographic
information was sourced from
the Environmental Systems
Research Institute (ESRI),
which uses 2020 Census data
and projections for 2022-
2027 by their demographers.
In addition to demographics,
ESRI also provides data
on housing, recreation and
entertainment spending, and
adult participation in activities.
Furthermore, data from the
National Sporting Goods
Association (NSGA) was
overlaid onto the demographic
profile to determine potential
participation in various
activities.

The provided information encompasses the The size of service areas can adjust based on a
demographics from Kansas City, Missouri (Primary facility’s proximity to major thoroughfares. Other
Service Area) as well as the larger 9-County MARC factors influencing usage relative to driving
Region (Secondary Service Area), along with distance include the presence of alternative
comparison data for the State of Missouri and the service providers within the service area. The size
United States. of service areas may also vary depending on the
facility’s components.
Primary Service Areas are characterized as the
distance people will travel on a regular basis (a The 9-county area served by the metropolitan
minimum of once a week) to utilize recreation planning organization known as the Mid-America
facilities. Use by individuals outside of this area Regional Council (or MARC) comprises Cass,
will be much more limited and will focus more on Clay, Jackson, Platte, and Ray Counties in
special activities or events. Missouri and Leavenworth, Wyandotte, Miami,
and Johnson Counties in Kansas. The chart

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