In recent surveys conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), residents of Green Valley reported a high level of satisfaction with the local parks and recreational facilities. Despite this positive feedback, the park attendance rates have dropped significantly over the past year. This paradox has puzzled local authorities who expected that higher satisfaction levels would correlate with increased usage of the parks.
To address this issue, the city council initiated a community forum where residents expressed that while the parks are well-maintained and enjoyable, they prefer to engage in recreational activities elsewhere due to a lack of amenities like food vendors and rental equipment in the parks themselves. Additionally, many residents have begun to favor indoor recreational options, especially during harsh weather conditions.
Which of the following, if true, would help resolve this apparent contradiction between high satisfaction ratings and the falling attendance at local parks?