SAMPLES OF REFERENCES TO ACTIVE AND PASSIVE RECREATION Presented below is a relatively small collection of the myriad references to active

and passive recreation. These references consistently refer to active recreation as activities that require special facilities. This list is drawn from sources available on the web in order to facilitate evaluation of the entire references. In the interest of space, only the pertinent sections of each document are copied here.

http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp? avI!"#$% Par&s and 'ecreation, (conomic !evelopment, !owntown, )tilities *+.+ P,'-. , ! '(/'(,TI0 *+.*.!1 ,ctive par& use refers to structured recreational activities which require speciali2ed par&land development and management which may restrict general use of the par&land or facility. Passive par& use refers to less structured recreational activities which require little or no speciali2ed par&land development and management and are en3oyed on a first4come, first4served basis.

http://www.munic.state.ct.us/5I!!6(7I(6!/2oneart*.htm 80 I 9 '(9)6,TI0 . +:.*;.+*. Passive 'ecreation: Passive 'ecreation means non4motori2ed recreation not requiring <development<, as defined herein, nor requiring any alteration of the e=isting topography, nor any activity regulated pursuant to this section. .uch passive recreation shall include, but not be limited to, hi&ing, hangliding, bicycling, picnic&ing and birdwatching.

http://www.des.state.nh.us/dwspp/landgrant>guidelines.htm ?ater .upply 6and 9rant Program Typical 'estrictions on 6ands ,cquired with 9rant 7unding P('5ITT(! ).(. , ! ,/TI@ITI(. Passive 'ecreation. Passive recreation is allowed. This includes hi&ing, cross country s&iing, bicycling, non4motori2ed recreation, hunting, and fishing.

http://www.ci.bellevue.wa.us/departments/!evelopment/pdf/cp>egloss.pdf Active Recreation Facilities (Parks) 7acilities for structured or unstructured outdoor and indoor recreation activities such as sports fields, play areas, golf courses, marinas, waterfront, swimming pools, s&ating rin&s, outdoor theaters, gyms, meeting space, or game rooms. Passive Recreation (Parks) 0utdoor recreation which does not require significant facilities.

http://www.co.boulder.co.us/openspace/recreating/activities/mtn>bi&es.htm 5ountain Ai&es on 0pen .pace ,ll open space trails, e=cept the ,nne ). ?hite Trail at 7ourmile /anyon /ree&, ighthaw& and Autton 'oc& Trails at Ball 'anch and the 6ichen Trail at Beil @alley 'anch, are open to mountain bi&ing. 'elated to: http://www.co.boulder.co.us/openspace/recreating/inde=.htm 'ecreating on 0pen .pace 0pen .pace properties are as diverse and distinctive as the environments throughout Aoulder /ounty. .ome are large reserves in the forested mountains or roc&y foothills while others are wetlands or grasslands. .ome contain archaeological and historic sites while still others are valuable as wildlife habitat, urban buffers, agricultural and range land, or trail corridors. 5any of these areas are open to the public and offer e=cellent passive outdoor recreation for all /ounty residents and visitors. 5ultiple use trails, picnic sites, and some fishing and boating are all available on county open space.

http://www.town.caledon.on.ca/par&s>par&s>trailway.html The Infrastructure 9roup is responsible for the maintenance and new development of the /aledon Trailway. ,s a lin& with the Trans /anada Trail, the /aledon Trailway is en3oyed year round for passive use such as: wal&ing, hi&ing, bicycling, horsebac& riding, and cross4country s&iing. The Bumber @alley Beritage Trail is another trail that passes through the Town of /aledon. C.. The Trailway is currently under development by the Town of /aledon for passive recreational use. It stretches for :: miles Dappro=. $; &ilometresE from Terra /otta to Palgrave and allows users to e=perience the wonders of the iagara (scarpment, the /redit and the Bumber rivers, as well as the scenic and beautiful /aledon and ,lbion Bills Dwhich form part of the 0a& 'idges 5oraineE.

http://legal*.firn.edu/ago.nsf/aaee$11*F1;+bbce#F:F;$cc++*bacf1/G$1#$:f$fFGed1+;#F:F;G$c ++;ca:#cH0pen!ocument The term <passive recreation< is not defined by statute, and a review of e=isting case law fails to provide a precise definition. The !epartment of (nvironmental Protection has advised this office that the term has been variously defined.IFJ In see&ing to determine what activities may qualify as passive recreation, however, consideration of such factors as the degree of physical engagement involved in the activity or whether the facility is resource4based as opposed to user4 oriented would appear to be relevant. 7or purposes of prescribing recreational uses appropriate to 7loridaKs /ross 7lorida 9reenways .tate 'ecreation and /onservation ,rea, <resource4based activities< are defined as <dependent on some particular element or combination of elements in the natural or cultural environment and include such activities as fishing, camping, hunting, boating, bicycling, nature study, horsebac& riding, visiting historical sites, and hi&ing.<I;J The establishment of a trail for such activities as wal&ing or bicycling would appear to qualify as a passive recreational use of district lands. ?al&ing and bicycling are pastimes that should have no adverse impact on a site and may generally be conducted in a manner compatible with natural resource protection. Thus, the special act for the district appears to authori2e the creation of such recreational uses, provided that the district determines such use is appropriate for environmental protection or the conservation of the natural resources. C IFJ The !epartment of (nvironmental Protection has advised this office that various communities define the term in different ways. 7or e=ample, one city considers a par& which does not have facilities installed or requires facilities maintenance is a par& offering passive recreation. ,nother town classifies passive recreation par&s as those offering picnic&ing, trails, and open space, but not managed for organi2ed sports. 0ne county considers passive recreation as any pastime which has no adverse impacts on a site and is generally conducted in a way to be compatible with natural and/or cultural resource protection. Included in such a definition are low impact camping, horsebac& riding, fishing, hi&ing, and swimming.

http://www.pit&ingov.com/images/other/Lan:%.htm .ince the definitions of active and passive recreation play such a large part in 'ecreation Implementing 5easures, !arrell presented the current definitions. ,fter discussing scenarios and the application of the definitions, the following language was adopted by motion, passing :;4:: ,/TI@( '(/'(,TI0 ,6 ,/TI@ITI(. are activities performed with 0774'0,! 50T0'I8(! @(BI/6(. ,ctive recreational activities also include any activity that requires amplified sound, artificial lighting, or prepared grounds or courses for such activities as golf, tennis, swimming, s&ateboarding, or team sports, e=cept for ordic s&iing and dog sled events. P,..I@( '(/'(,TI0 ,6 ,/TI@ITI(. are activities performed without the use of motori2ed vehicles De=cept when used as accessory to the primary activityE, amplified sound, artificial lighting, or any construction such as golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, or s&ateboarding ramps. (=amples of passive recreational activities include climbing, hi&ing, running, bicycling, fishing, hunting, bac&pac&ing, camping, wildlife viewing, bird watching, cross4country s&iing, snowshoeing, and horsebac& riding.

http://www.co.mendocino.ca.us/planning/5endo80/80;$;.htm !ivision III of Title :+445endocino Town 8oning /ode .ec. :+.;$;.+*F Passive 'ecreation. 6eisure activities that do not require permits pursuant to this !ivision nor constitute <development< as defined in .ection :+.;+#.+:$D/E, and that involve only minor supplementary equipment. (=amples include sight seeing, hi&ing, ./)A, diving, swimming, sunbathing, 3ogging, surfing, fishing, bird watching, picnic&ing, bicycling, horsebac& riding, boating, photography, nature study and painting. D0rd. o. $G*F DpartE, adopted *GGFE

http://www.wmich.edu/asylumla&e/research/pro3ectG.html ,sylum 6a&e and )niversity 7arms Passive 'ecreation 'esearch Proposal 'ecreation 'esearch: People in -alama2oo have e=pressed an interest in preserving the ,sylum 6a&e and 6ee ba&er 7arm as an area for passive recreation. Passive recreation activities are activities that do not require any type of formal programming by any type of recreation agency. Passive recreation activities include hi&ing, wildlife observation, wal&ing, =4country s&iing and snow shoeing in the winter, bicycling and other similar activities Dnon4programmed activitiesE.

http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/recguide/pdf/:F.pdf RV GRIFFIN A o!t t"e Pro#ert$ Public water supply facilities, agriculture, wildlife habitat conservation, and passive recreation characteri2e the diversity of the wor&ing landscape at the '@ 9riffin 'eserve. The 'eserve offers vistas of pine flatwoods, freshwater marshes, wet prairies, and glimpses of forested wetlands and oa& hammoc&s. 5uch of the flatwoods has a sparse overstory of pines and resembles 7lorida dry prairie, one of orth ,mericaMs most imperiled ecosystems. Recreational O##ort!nities %ic$clin& N .even miles of shared4use trails are available for bicycling. N 'iders are required to stay on mar&ed trails. E'!estrian (se N *F miles of shared4use trails are open for horsebac& riding. N 'iders are required to stay on mar&ed trails. N Proof of current negative /oggins test must be

carried by each rider. http://e=aminer.gmnews.com/ ews/:+++/+;::/7ront>Page/f+*.html ,s a compromise, /ommittee4man (van 5alt2 has recommended the town deed restrict use on those sites so only passive recreation can be established on them. 5alt2 said potential passive recreation uses include 3ogging and bicycling paths and horse4riding facilities.

http://www.sfwmd.gov/org/clm/row/e=emptfacs.html 7. P,..I@( '(/'(,TI0 : 7ishing, hi&ing, bicycling, equestrian and other similar passive recreational activities are e=empt from this chapter when: *. The proposed use does not include the use of motori2ed vehicles within !istrict rights of way. :. The proposed use does not adversely affect a previously4authori2ed useDsE of the right of way. $. The proposed use is not located within an environmentally sensitive area.O

http://www.village.hastings.ny.us/waterdoc:.htm 0@(',66 P6, P I 9 7',5(?0'- from the /ommunity @ision and ,ction Plan

Passive 'ecreation: rollerblading, bicycling

http://www.cupertino.org/update/rec/info/chapter*.pdf !',7T .T(@( . /'((- T',I 6 7(,. I A I 6 I T Q '(P0'T /onceptual plans for the .tevens /ree& Trail were first defined in a *G#+ report commissioned by the /ity of 5ountain @iew, .anta /lara @alley ?ater !istrict and 5idpeninsula 'egional 0pen .pace !istrict. The *G#+ report, <.tevens /ree&: , Plan of 0pportunities,< highlighted the corridor as a regional open space and recreation area and proposed that a bicycle and pedestrian trail be developed ad3acent to the cree& DThe Planning /ollaborative, *G#+E. This report stressed the importance of preserving the natural cree& corridor while allowing recreational access to the open space land along the cree&. (nvironmental restoration of the cree& corridor, including the reintroduction of the steeelhead fishery, were proposed in this original report. 0nly those recreational uses which would integrate with the natural environment of .tevens /ree& were

recommended. ?al&ing, 3ogging, bicycling, fishing and nature e=ploration were defined as appropriate passive recreational uses of the cree& corridor.

http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us/resources/publicRrecreationRandRuseRmanagement.pdf PUBLIC RECREATION AND USE MANAGEMENT Co)#ati le (ses Not Re'!irin& *ritten A!t"ori+ation Passive resource4based recreational activities by individuals or small groups that occur during daylight hours without the need for increased vehicle access fall into this classification. (=amples include hi&ing, bicycling, horsebac& riding, nature study, picnic&ing, riverban& fishing and canoe access. This class also includes commercial or private film production and research pro3ects that do not infringe upon others using the area. These uses, considered to be very low impact, can be effectively managed.

http://www.ci.tucson.a2.us/planning/luc/art:divG.pdf ,-.-/ OPEN SPACE (OS) 0ONE:.G.*.* Purpose. The purpose of the 0pen .pace D0.E 2one is to designate both public and private open space resources, in order to: N Preserve significant natural resources and open spaces, such as areas of undisturbed native vegetation, ma3or roc& outcrops, ma3or ridges and pea&s, riparian habitats, and valuable vegetated wash segments. N Promote restoration of open space to provide visual, recreational, and habitat amenities. N Preserve vestiges of the natural desert landscape and provide opportunities for hi&ing, horsebac& riding, bicycling, and more passive recreation in a natural setting. N /ontribute to the preservation of wildlife habitat, especially interconnected areas which foster the free movement of wildlife, within the city. N Promote a continued economic benefit to the region by protecting open space areas for the visual and recreational en3oyment of residents and visitors ali&e. N Provide a mechanism for recogni2ing and protecting public and private lands that have been designated for preservation by the property owner.

http://www.humboldt.edu/Sere>dept/marsh/rec.html The ,rcata 5arsh and Passive 'ecreation The ,rcata marsh is an oasis of activities. .ome of these include: ature Bi&es Logging

Aicycling Picnicing http://www.wil&escountync.com/yad&inrivergreenway/introduction.asp ?il&es /ounty and the communities of ?il&esboro and orth ?il&esboro currently have in place good active par& and recreation facilities, such as ballfields and tennis courts. Passive recreation facilities for public use, such as hi&ing and bicycling trails, are in limited supply. The greenway will provide the needed facilities to hi&e and bi&e for health, fitness and recreation purposes in close pro=imity to their homes and businesses.

http://www.blac&sburg.gov/downloads/greenway>easement.pdf DEED OF GREEN*A1 EASEMENT %. (asement for Public 'ecreational )se )pon conveyance of this easement to the Town, this easement in gross will benefit the public, and the public is granted an affirmative right to enter upon and to use the (asement ,rea for passive and active recreation activities, including but not limited to wal&ing, 3ogging, bicycling, roller4blading, s&ateboarding and other similar recreational uses. ,ccess by motori2ed vehicles is not permitted, e=cept as may be underta&en by the Town in furtherance of the purposes of this easement, or as otherwise authori2ed by the Town.

http://www.s3tpo.org/TourT(con.doc The /ounty (cotourism Plan contains a plethora of useful ideas and strategies for increasing (cotourism in /umberland /ounty. ,s the (cotourism Plan stresses, partnerships with business and organi2ations are a ma3or &ey to success. 0ne of the si= Themes of the /umberland /ounty (cotourism Plan is Birding, Biking, and Hiking: Passive Recreation. The foregoing discussion e=pands upon the bi&ing portion of this (cotourism theme and provides specific information that will help in the planning to draw bicyclists to /umberland /ounty. http://www.colchesterct.net/page*;.htm 0@('@I(? 0pen space, in adequate quantities and appropriate locations, can help: conserve important natural resources, protect community character, provide fiscal and economic benefits, enhance the quality of life, and shape development patterns.

Parcels classified as open space typically allow for passive recreation activities Dwal&ing, bicycling, sight4seeingE. 5ore active recreational activities Dorgani2ed field sports or supervised

recreation activities E are generally considered under the /ommunity 7acilities element of this Plan since they are typically conducted at Town4owned recreational facilities. http://www.pacificmunicipal.com/cortemadera/gpupdate/pdf/section>;.+.pdf ;.+ 0P( .P,/( , ! '(/'(,TI0

There are five 0pen .pace Preserves in and ad3acent to the Town, shown in Fi&!re 2-3-,: 4 Alithedale .ummit 4 /amino ,lto 4 ,lto Aowl 4 Tiburon 'idge, and 4 'ing 5ountain. These preserves provide passive recreational opportunities for Town residents, including hi&ing, mountain bi&ing, picnic&ing and bird4watching.

http://www.tellusnews.com/ahr/art/pdf/hartig5arch:;,llenPar&@:.pdf MARC4 ,2T4 CEREMON1 ANNO(NCING ALLEN PAR56S LIN5ED GREEN*A1 TRAIL PRO7ECT The ,llen Par& pro3ect is part of a larger effort that began in Lanuary :+++ to establish a regional system for bicycling, 3ogging, wal&ing, and in4line s&ating throughout .outheast 5ichigan. The /ity is partnering with 7ord 5otor /ompany and 7ord 5otor 6and .ervices /orporation to develop a segment of the trail system that will convert an area along the 7ord /lay 5ine from an unusable and environmentally unfriendly use to a safe, en3oyable and passive recreational use.

http://www.saveplumislandairport.org/updates.html 'ecreational. PI/, will promote the airportKs traditional compatibility with recreational use on or ad3acent to the land, including hi&ing, bicycling, birdwatching, and blueberry pic&ing. ,dditional passive recreational use will also be permitted as appropriate in pro=imity to an operating airport.

http://www.ci.louisville.co.us/Aoards/osabordin.htm 0rdinance o. *$:G, .eries :+++ ,n ordinance establishing a 6ouisville /iti2ens 0pen .pace ,dvisory Aoard to advise the /ity .taff and /ouncil on matters related to the acquisition, management, restoration, preservation and use of open space lands as set forth in this ordinance, and establishing standards for the acquisition, management, restoration, use and preservation of such open space lands. !.<Passive recreation< shall mean and include activities such as hi&ing, photography, or nature studies, and if specifically designated, bicycling, horsebac& riding, or fishing. o motori2ed activity will be allowed e=cept for maintenance activities, emergency services or legal access agreements.

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/sites/indianriver/sebastian/info.htm 'ecreation The preserve offers a wide variety of opportunities for passive, natural resource4based recreation. 'ecreational opportunities include hi&ing, horsebac& riding and bicycling on over %+ miles of trails. Primitive camping is available by reservation at two campsites, one of which has pens for equestrian use. /anoeing, boating and fishing on the .t. .ebastian 'iver and the /4F% canal are also popular activities. 5anatees may be observed especially on cold days, at the 5anatee @ista ,rea. Picnic areas are available on both the north and south sides of the preserve.

http://www.ci.eugene.or.us/P?/P,'-./Bendric&s/5gmtU:+PlanU:+/hF.pdf 7or the picnic areas and natural forest of Bendric&s Par&, recreational uses tend to be relatively passive, including bi&ing, e=ercising and playing with pets, nature en3oyment and appreciation, picnic&ing, pleasure driving through the forest, running, wal&ing and hi&ing.

http://www.ci.durham.nc.us/departments/planning/2oneord/section**/**F.htm atural 'esource Protection .tandards **.F ?etlands Protection .tandards **.F.: ?etland Auffers )se 6imitations $. ?etland buffers can be used for passive recreational activities, such as wal&ing and bicycling trails, provided that service facilities for such activities, including but not limited to par&ing, picnic&ing and sanitary facilities, are located outside of the wetland buffer. ?ater oriented

recreational facilities, such as boat or fishing piers, shall require an approved use permit from the Aoard of ,d3ustment.

http://www.springsgov.com///AInde=.asp?//AI!"$+ Trails, 0pen .pace T Par&s ?or&ing /ommittee DT0P.E I . 0pen space lands shall serve one or more of the following functions: 1E preservation of land for educational opportunities and outdoor recreation areas limited to passive recreational use, including but not limited to hi&ing, photography or nature studies, and if specifically designated, bicycling, horsebac& riding or fishing.

http://www.w&dic&son.com/6andscape/public.htm 6ittle 5ulberry 'iver 4 9winnett /ounty, 9eorgia ?.-. !ic&son developed plans for a *+$+4 acre land preserve that is to include facilities for passive recreation. The plan includes three types of trails connecting various activity areas on the site. The 5ulti4)se Trail is a %.:F mile paved *:M path for the use of wal&ing, 3ogging, bicycling, s&ating, etc. The ?atershed Interpretive Trail is a *.$ mile circuit that includes .tation Points that describe various components of the protected watershed that are viewable in that vicinity. The Aac&country Trail is a ;.1F4mile woodland path that provides a hi&ing e=perience similar to that of trails in the north 9eorgia mountains. Ta&omah Trail Par& 4 Tampa, 7lorida 5aster planning and landscape architectural site design of a :; acre passive par& located ad3acent to a stormwater management area. 7acilities include bi&e and hi&ing trails, fitness trails and picnic&ing.

http://www.stormwatercenter.net/5odelU:+0rdinances/open>space>land>preservation>ord.htm http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/ordinance/preservation.htm 6, ! P'(.('@,TI0 !I.T'I/T 50!(6 80 I 9 :. 0pen space uses, primarily passive in nature, including wildlife sanctuary, forest preserve, nature center, and similar uses. a. 9ame farm, fish hatchery, hunting or fishing preserveV or similar uses designed for the protection or propagation of wildlife. b. Par&s and recreation areas for non4intensive uses, including golf course De=cluding driving range or miniature golfE, hi&ing, bicycling or bridle trails, picnic areas, playing fields, and similar uses.

http://www.boonecounty&y.org/par&s//onradPlans//onrad(=ec.ummary*.pdf PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT The establishment of a par& program was dependent upon direct input from the /onrad Par& ,dvisory 9roup. , meeting was conducted in ovember :++* with the group. , portion of the meeting was devoted to encouraging attendees to provide their views, opinions and feedbac& on the development of /onrad Par&. The ,dvisory 9roup provided the following guidance at the ovember meeting. VISION STATEMENTS 4 ,n investment should be made in the par& for protecting the shoreline. 4 Passive activities are appropriate for the site W li&e bi&e riding and wal&ing trails.

http://www.idahopar&s.org/pdf/classsys.pdf 4ERITAGE PAR5 /ompatible )ses 4 @isitor use includes both interpretation and outdoor recreation in an historic setting. In addition to being an historic classroom, a Heritage Park is a place for participating in those outdoor activities which can be accommodated without detriment to historical values and do not detract in any way from the historic scene. In the broad sense, par& use falls predominantly in the passive portion of the recreational spectrum. /ompatible uses could include interpretive programming, historic reenactments, hi&ing, archaeological study, architectural study, historical research, picnic&ing, individual camping, group camping, bicycling, cross4country s&iing, snowshoeing, horsebac& riding, boating, and other recreational pursuits. NAT(RAL PAR5 /ompatible )ses 4 @isitor use includes both interpretation and outdoor recreation in a natural setting. In addition to being an outdoor classroom, a Natural Park is a place for participating in those outdoor recreational activities which can be accommodated without detriment to the natural character and features of the par& and do not detract in any way from the natural scene. In the broad sense, par& use falls predominantly in the aesthetic portion of the recreational spectrum. Natural Parks are not intended to accommodate all forms or unlimited volumes of recreation use. /ompatible uses could include hi&ing, interpretive programming, nature study, individual camping, group camping, picnic&ing, bicycling, cross4country s&iing, snowshoeing, equestrian use, boating, swimming and other recreational pursuits which do not significantly degrade from the natural process or aesthetic qualities of the area.

http://www.princetonol.com/groups/fowwos/factsheet.htm 7riends of ?est ?indsor 0pen .pace

This report was the result of wor& by the 5ayorMs 0pen .pace Tas& 7orce in gathering information on e=isting and anticipated open space needs for recreation and other uses for the future. The report compiles e=isting facilities and open space owned by the Township and ma&es recommendations for future facility development and land acquisitions that should be accomplished over the ne=t eight years. 'ecommendations are made in the following categories: ,ctive recreation Dplaying fields, tennis courts, etcE Passive recreation Dwal&ing and 3ogging trails, bicycling paths, boating, picnic&ing, etcE

http://www.brevardpar&s.com/eel/eelfaq.htm ?hat is there to do at an ((6 sanctuary? Passive 'ecreation The ((6 Program is committed to providing the public with opportunities to en3oy the beauty of ArevardKs natural areas. The best way to protect a sanctuary and to provide public access to the site is to support passive recreation activities. These are activities that do not abuse the natural resources, biological diversity, or environmental qualities of a site. (=amples of passive recreation activities provided on ((6 sanctuaries follow: Bi&ing 9uided nature tours ?ildlife observation /anoeing and &aya&ing Aicycling ature photography Aird watching Borsebac& riding /atch4and4release fishing

http://www.co.hunterdon.n3.us/pdf/par&s//olumbiaTrail.pdf Today the trail spans seven miles from Bigh Aridge to the 5orris /ounty line. It provides passive recreation to the surrounding communities through hi&ing, bi&ing, and cross country s&iing.

http://www.bullheadcity.com/planning>2oning/P!7s/90P$:++:.pdf

0b3ective: (ncourage eco4tourism type development in 0riginal Aullhead /ity. Eco-tourism is defined as "responsible travel to natural areas t at conserves t e environment and improves t e !elfare of local people"." Polic#: Promote passive recreation activities, suc as iking, bic#cling and nonmotori$ed river travel t at ave minimal impact on t e natural environment. Polic#: Encourage commercial operations t at offer non-motori$ed conve#ance ve icles suc as bic#cles and ka#aks to take advantage of t e Heritage

http://www.countyofsb.org/energy/documents/pro3ects/tranquillon(I'/F>*%.pdf 8-/9-/-/ Recreation ?estern .anta Aarbara and .an 6uis 0bispo /ounties contain a varied and scenic physical environment, ranging from coastal bluffs, sand dunes, and beaches, to inland mountains and forests. The coastal area offers broad, sweeping vistas of the coastal range and Pacific 0cean and, between .anta Aarbara and Point /onception, views of the /hannel Islands. The coastal area is largely undeveloped in .A/ and built up in and around Pismo Aeach, and the region contains several e=isting oil processing and missile launch facilities interspersed with coastal par&s and agriculture. 0utdoor recreation resources include state, county, and locally managed public and private par&s, reserves, golf courses, and recreational clubs along shoreline and inland areas. 'ecreational activities include boating, diving, surfing, swimming, sunbathing, nature observation, hi&ing, camping, bi&ing, and off4road vehicle use. D'ecreational fishing is discussed in .ection F.1.E 9iven fine weather and pro=imity to mountains and beaches, residents and visitors en3oy year4 round participation in these activities. C The sole inland recreation resource ad3acent to the pro3ectsM area is the Aurton 5esa (cological 'eserve, a /!794managed parcel ad3acent to the 609P and surrounding three sides of @andenberg @illage. It covers appro=imately F,+++ acres of sensitive ecological habitat and provides passive recreational opportunities such as wal&ing, hi&ing, naturalist activities such as bird watching, and bicycling D.A/'5! *GG%E.

http://www.eldoradomtn.org/n4mts/glossary.htm 960..,'Q ,ctive 'ecreation: 'ecreation which requires some constructed facilities such as soccer, softball and football fields and organi2ed activities. Passive 'ecreation: 'ecreation which involves e=isting natural resources, and has a minimal impact. (=amples: hi&ing, horsebac& riding, cross country s&iing, bird watching, &ite flying, and bicycling.

http://www.ci.par&er.co.us/html/Par&sU:+Plan/ch:par&classifications.html Par&s 5aster Plan

/hapter Two Par& /lassification .tandards C %. 0pen .pace/0pen 6and Typical 7acilities: 0pen space protects natural areas and provides many passive uses, including: Important vegetation/wildlife habitat ?etlands .cenic areas or vistas 6and for gra2ing or agricultural uses 7loodplains in their natural configuration and condition .teep slopes Auffer areas between urban development ,reas for low intensity recreation, such as hi&ing, bi&ing, horsebac& riding, casual picnic&ing, nature study, interpretation and fishing Par&ing for trailheads

http://www.nocateetown.com/faq.asp ?hat is the ocatee 9reenway?

The ocatee 9reenway contains over %,1++ acres of interconnected upland and wetland habitat that provides and protects important wildlife corridors. The 9reenway will also provide area residents with many passive recreational opportunities such as bicycling, hi&ing, birdwatching, 3ogging and horsebac&riding. http://dar&wing.uoregon.edu/Sode/archive/vG;/$/+F+#GF/+F+#GF.haven.html /iti2ensK plan to maintain <riverside haven< finali2ed .herry 'ainey 0regon !aily (merald .altmarsh is one of thousands of (ugene and .pringfield residents who use the par& for passive recreation 44 3ogging, fishing, hi&ing, picnic&ing, boating and flying &ites. It is the only par& that connects the two cities. , view of passive recreation is included in the preface of the committeeKs draft plan: <Passive means we are acted upon, we are receiving the action. If we are passive, then the land is active. ...This doesnKt mean we sit bac& and do nothing, but it means we are here to serve this land, not the other way around.<

http://www.monterey.org/citypar&.html /ity of 5onterey /ity Par& 6ocations *F. !on !ahvee 9reenbelt4 $F.# acre passive recreation area ad3acent to 5unras ,venue. aturetrails, picnic tables, bi&e path.

http://www.snre.umich.edu/emi/pubs/hennepin.htmXpdf 7rom a fairly recently published 5asterKs Thesis at the )niversity of 5ichiganKs (cosystem 5anagement Initiative Dsee http://www.snre.umich.edu/ecomgt/aboutemi.htmE: <Passive recreation refers to non4consumptive uses such as wildlife observation, wal&ing, bi&ing, and canoeing.< D.ection %.$ of <, 'esting Place for the !uc&s: , 5ultidisciplinary ,nalysis of 7loodplain 'estoration of the Bennepin 6evee !istrict, Illinois,<E

http://www.co.arapahoe.co.us/!.I5//omprehensiveU:+Plan/PB!raft 7rom the definition in the glossary of terms Dappendi= ,E within the ,rapahoe /ounty, /olorado draft 9eneral Plan: <'elatively undeveloped lands used for recreation De.g., unpaved trails for non4 motori2ed use, picnic tables and interpretive sitesE. Passive recreation implies a lower level of human use of an open space area or par&.

http://www.ladyface.com/glossary.htm 7rom the definition of terms published by the /ornell Preservation 0rgani2ation, which is dedicated to preserving .outhern /aliforniaKs .anta 5onica 5ountains: <'ecreational activity, usually unstructured, requiring little use of physical facilities.<