Recreation

IDENTIFYING YOUR Resources

What is the current inventory of recreation opportunities available to older adults in your community? List all.
Are any recreation services tailored specifically for older adults?
- If so, what recreation service?
- Who provides the recreation service?
How many senior centers are in your community?
Will current recreation opportunities have the capacity to meet the needs and interests of the projected number of older adults in five, 10, or 20 years?

What are the primary strengths of recreation services?
What are the primary gaps in recreation services?
Are older adults aware of the recreational opportunities available to them?
- How do older adults learn about recreational opportunities available to them?
- What are your current methods of outreach to educate older consumers about recreational opportunities?
- How can you improve outreach/awareness of recreational opportunities?
Are the recreational opportunities affordable to older adults?
Are the recreational activities accessible to older adults?
- Walking distances
- Places to sit
- Convenient hours of operation
- Safe environment (e.g., lighting, accessibility)
Do recreational opportunities meet the interests of older adults?
How can you assess the recreational interests of older adults?
Are the recreational opportunities available culturally appropriate with regard to:
- Age
- Language barriers for people who don't speak English
- Literacy levels
- Race/ethnicity
- Disability
Do the recreational services promote intergenerational activity?
Are recreational service providers adequately coordinating their services?
Do recreational providers offer financial discounts for older adults? If so, how do older adults learn about these discounts?

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Updated: November 2, 2007