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8—6 <br />Orange County Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan <br /> CHAPTER 8 - Economic, Health and Environmental Impacts of Parks and Recreation 8 <br />Local Experiences <br /> <br />The national and state data above are reflected in <br />the everyday experiences of Orange County <br />residents. The 2011 Orange County Community <br />Health Assessment points out that despite the <br />strong overall parks and recreation programs within <br />the county there are many unmet needs. Residents <br />were asked what they like most and least about <br />living in the county. Of 12 topics, 17% of those <br />surveyed mentioned transportation and the built <br />environment infrastructure (biking lanes, complete <br />streets, parks and recreation facilities) as an area <br />that most needed improvement. When specifically <br />asked whether a lack of access to parks and <br />recreational opportunities is a problem in Orange <br />County, 75% of those surveyed agreed. Qualitative <br />focus groups spoke highly of the quality of these <br />resources, but mentioned increasing access to park <br />resources as an ongoing need, particularly urban <br />versus rural access. <br />Map 8-1: <br />90