Outdoor recreation is driving growth, creating jobs, and strengthening communities across the state
Boosts rural and industrial communities beyond traditional economic development strategies
Attracts and retains residents in small and medium-sized communities
Enhances natural capital while creating healthier communities
Creates balanced economic growth across multiple sectors
Economic Impact
$20.4B: Annual contribution to Pennsylvania's GDP
8th largest outdoor recreation economy in the U.S.
Job Creation
177,000: Jobs supported across Pennsylvania
The direct economic impact of outdoor recreation surpasses many other industries such as oil and gas extraction, utilities, trucking, and warehousing.
Industry Growth
Since 2023, outdoor recreation value added has grown 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Since 2023, outdoor recreation employment has grown 1.1% inPennsylvania, keeping pace with the national average.
Key talking points for PORA members
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"Pennsylvania has the 8th largest outdoor recreation economy in the nation, contributing $20.4 billion to our state's GDP."
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"The direct economic impact of outdoor recreation surpasses many other industries such as oil and gas extraction, utilities, trucking, and warehousing and 177,000 jobs across the Commonwealth."
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"Outdoor recreation and tourism contributes $6.2 billion to Pennsylvania economy."
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"We're not just creating jobs - we're building healthier communities and protecting Pennsylvania's natural capital for future generations."
When you join PORA, you're supporting an industry that's vital to Pennsylvania's future. We're not just about recreation - we're about economic growth, job creation, and building stronger communities across our state.
Join us in advocating for Pennsylvania's outdoor recreation economy - where conservation meets economic growth and community development.
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