Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals

Socioeconomic Access:

SORP · April 23, 2026

Entry-level: Identify the socioeconomic profiles of current and potential recreation users. Understand barriers to accessing outdoor recreation related to socioeconomic status.

Full Performance: Identify and implement strategies to remove or reduce barriers related to socioeconomic status. Work with partners to implement strategies that improve socioeconomic access.

Expert: Provide guidance and recommendations within your organization on socioeconomic access. Apply existing research, and/or identify policies in planning and management to identify and address barriers to socioeconomic access.

Filed under: Core Competencies Recreation Access Socioeconomic Access