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In the chart on the right,
the consultant team
utilized NSGA data for
participation in each of
these indoor, outdoor,
and specialty activities
and developed a unique
participation percentage
for Kansas City. That
unique participation
percentage accounts for
nationwide and regional
trends, as well as median
age and income in KCMO.
When that participation
percentage is then
applied to U.S. Census
population figures, one
can see the anticipated
growth for each of these
activities over the next
5 years. The top five
most popular activities in
Kansas City, according
to the NSGA (exercise
walking, exercise with
equipment, hiking, aerobic
exercise, and swimming)
are all activities which
residents prioritized in
the statistically valid
community survey and
the online Social Pinpoint
mapping.

TakeAways

Kansas City residents
are gravitating towards
activities that are health
and wellness driven.
Improvements to the
trail network and the
community centers must
Figure 5.2: Participation Growth for Activities in Kansas City, Missouri
be considered.

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