An Element of the California Outdoor Recreation Planning Program. From the Executive Summary: The California Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for the preparation and periodic revision of a comprehensive California Outdoor Recreation Plan. This plan provides policy guidance and basic information of value to all public agencies â federal, state, local, and special districts â engaged in providing outdoor recreational lands, facilities and services throughout the state. A public opinion survey was undertaken to obtain the information needed for the California Outdoor Recreation Plan, and partially replicates previous surveys completed for 1987, 1992, and 1997. The 2002 survey focused on (1) public attitudes, opinions, and values regarding key areas of interest relating to outdoor recreation opportunities in California; and (2) public participation interests in different types of outdoor recreation activities, including latent or unfulfilled demand.