Author ORCID Identifier
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3250-8425
Date of Award
12-13-2023
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Geosciences
First Advisor
Chetan Tiwari
Second Advisor
Jeremy Diem
Third Advisor
Caroline McClure
Abstract
This study examines visitor behavior at nature parks in Miami and Atlanta, focusing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on visitation patterns over several months. The research considers various pandemic-related variants and explores how the pandemic has affected park utilization in different neighborhoods, particularly concerning income disparities. Utilizing monthly park visitation data from 2020 to 2022, compared with the pre-pandemic year 2018–2019, alongside household median income data from Social Explorer, the study reveals significant differences in park visitation across COVID-19 variants and between the two cities. Preliminary findings highlight the varying effects of different virus strains on park visitation patterns, with substantial variations within each city. Despite the pandemic, average park visitation remains relatively stable, offering valuable insights for policymakers and park managers grappling with the evolving dynamics of park visits amid a global health crisis.
Recommended Citation
AMUDA, BASIT, "Using Mobility Data to Evaluate Changes in Outdoor Recreational Activity Across Major COVID-19 Variants." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2023.
https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/geosciences_theses/180
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