May, 2016: NRPA conducted an online survey to determine whether or not American’s planned to alter their outdoor plans this summer because of Zika.

Key Findings

• The majority of respondents, 31 percent, indicated that they definitely will not alter their plans.
• Twenty-three percent indicated that they are either very unlikely to or somewhat unlikely to change their plans.
• Only 6 percent indicated that they definitely will change their plans.
• Survey results showed that the concern was greater among respondents with children and those of child-bearing age.

Interactive Charts

Education Opportunities

• 2016 NRPA Annual Conference Session: ZIKA: Get the Buzz on Protecting Yourself and Your Communities

Additional Resources

• July 22, 2016: Zika Update #2: Protection for Outdoor Workers (Open Space blog)
• June 6, 2016: Americans Reveal Their Favorite Summer Outdoor Activities (Press Release)
• May 20, 2016: Key Findings from Survey on Zika and Summer Outdoor Plans (Open Space blog)
• May 17, 2016: Only 1 in 4 Americans Plan to Alter Outdoor, Summer Activities Because of Zika Virus, Survey Finds (Press Release)
• May, 2016: Zika and Parks: What You Need to Know (Parks and Recreation magazine)

External Resources

• AAP: What Parents Need to Know
• CDC Vital Signs: Transmission & Risks
• CDC Vital Signs: Zika and Pregnancy
• EPA: Find the Insect Repellent that is Right for You
• OSHA: Interim Guidance for Protecting Workers from Occupational Exposure to Zika Virus
• Your local and state health departments’ websites for information specific to your region.