Table 1.

Number of park-related state legislative policies introduced and passed, by category, 2001–2007.

	Preservation or conservationa	Fundingb	Creation or acquisitionc	Safety and liabilityd	Outdoor activitiese	Outreachf	Accessg
Number of policies introduced	26	43	53	34	13	15	20
Number of introduced policies that passed	9 (35%)	10 (23%)	9 (17%)	5 (15%)	2 (15%)	2 (13%)	2 (10%)

^aPreservation or conservation includes efforts to preserve, protect, or expand park land, improve connectivity, or rename or redefine use of park land.

^bFunding includes planned or tax credits, deductions for businesses or land owners, or provisions of any kind towards park activities.

^cCreation or acquisition of park land includes improvements to such land and related efforts, such as the development of master plans.

^dIntroduction of visitor safety and liability bills to protect landowners, government, or other parties.

^eOutdoor education activities for school children. Also includes the promotion of active recreation or physical activity for health benefits.

^fEstablishment of a program or study; includes promotion or advertisement of recreation opportunities.

^gProvision to increase onsite support for persons with disabilities and entrance fee waivers/discounts for senior citizens.