DEMAND ESTIMATION FOR OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN KADUNA METROPOLIS

📄 Project Abstract

Amongst the crucial challenges faced by the recreation planner is that of translating the recreational needs of the population into reality. This the recreation planner does through preparation of recreation plans. In preparing a recreation plan the factors of demand ( population, education, income, mobility, employment) are largely considered in establishing demand, estimating demand, and projecting demand. However, considering these factors alone is not enough a basis for predicting the pattern of demand into various recreational pursuits especially in the future, as demand for recreation does change due to new status acquired by the people. This is evident in the high level of popularity of certain recreation activities at a particular point in time, while at the same time popularity into other recreational activities is declining, all as a result of the changing pattern of demand. The methodology of the research involves the use of primary and secondary sources of information. The ...