Crowding in parks and outdoor recration: a theoretical, empirical, and managerial analysis
Manning R, Valliere W, Minteer B, Wang B, Jacobi C. 2000. Crowding in parks and outdoor recration: a theoretical, empirical, and managerial analysis. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration. 18(4):57-72
' This paper begins by reviewing theoretical research on crowding with specific emphasis on normative thoery... A second section of the paper empirically applies this theoretical framework to the carriage roads of Acadia National Park, Maine. Normative standards of visitors for appropriate use levels are measured, and variables that influence crowding are illustrated, including type of visitor, type of visitor encountered, and section of the carriage roads. A final section of the paper explores the management implications of theoretical and empirical crowding research, and their application to the carriage roads... To the extent to which crowding is driven by use levels, restrictions on public use may have to be imposed.' /STUDY LOCATIONS:/ /MOUNT DESERT ISLAND/carriage roads/
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Manning, R.; Valliere, W,; Minteer, B.; Wang, B.; Jacobi, C.
- Units
- ACAD
- Keywords
- Attitudes, carriage roads, carriage roads, crowding, experience, Human Use, Land Use, Mount Desert Island, normative thoery, Protection, Recreation, tourtism, Visitors