The recreation element of the Regional Plan provides for the development, utilization, and management of the recreational resources of the Region. The recreation element contains goals and policies that are intended “to achieve the intent of the thresholds over the life of the Plan by ensuring that recreational opportunities keep pace with public demand, that recreational facilities remain high on the development priority list, and that the quality of the outdoor recreational experience will be maintained.” Human and environmental drivers of the quality of recreation experiences include the variety of recreational activities available, the condition of the natural environment and developed recreation facilities, the density of visitors using recreation sites, and the ease of accessing recreation sites. The Environmental Improvement Program includes an action priority to improve public recreation facilities by replacing and updating outdated recreation infrastructure and developing new facilities or day-use opportunities.