Take the Escanaba Recreation Survey: Health and Happiness

(Illustrative Only)

I'm not a dinghy, 
I know how to
to maximize my
downtime.

Innovation comes
from simple
blank spaces.
Escanaba is
a place executive
minds can wander
into new discoveries
Blank Spaces
and Innovation

Jack thinks of
ways to
maximize recreation
value while
catching perch.

Adventure Tourism SME
and
Esky Smart City

Recreation is more than simply spending time outdoors or socializing with friends. While it certainly includes those activities, it also plays a meaningful role in strengthening community engagement, supporting tourism, and enhancing overall community well-being. There is even such a thing as a “happiness rating” for cities, and higher ratings are often associated with increased social activity and a better quality of life. These factors can, in turn, attract tourism and contribute to broader economic and social growth. Best Places to Live in Delta County-Niche

Take 5 minute Escanaba Recreation Survey

According to the study referenced below, recreation can significantly improve both the overall health and happiness of residents.

Perceived health outcomes of recreation and happiness: exploring the mediating role of resilience

• Study examined how participation in recreational (leisure) activities relates to perceived health, happiness, and psychological resilience
• Sample included 451 adults from multiple regions of Turkey, using survey-based measures of health outcomes, resilience, and happiness
• Recreational activities were found to positively influence perceived health outcomes
• Perceived health outcomes had a direct positive effect on happiness
• Perceived health outcomes also had a positive effect on resilience
• Resilience significantly increased happiness levels, showing a strong psychological role
• Resilience partially mediated the relationship between recreation and happiness, meaning recreation improves happiness both directly and indirectly through resilience
• Findings suggest that engaging in leisure activities enhances both physical and psychological well-being
• Study highlights resilience as an important mechanism linking recreation to overall life satisfaction and happiness
• Supports the promotion of recreational and physical activities as a way to improve mental health and well-being

Sarol, H., Çimen Polat, S., & Ekinci, E. (2024). Perceived health outcomes of recreation and happiness: Exploring the mediating role of resilience. Frontiers in Public Health, 12, 1383367. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11422232/