According to the National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA) latest Park Pulse poll, 84 percent of U.S. adults say proximity to high-quality parks, playgrounds, open spaces or other recreation facilities is important when choosing a neighborhood or area in which to live. More than 60 percent say distance to these features is “extremely” or “very” important in their choice of residence. A desire to live near high-quality park and recreation opportunities is common across nearly every segment of the U.S. population with strongest consideration being taken by millennials, working adults, those identifying as non-white, those in the Northeast and people currently living near a park.
- Key Findings:
- Eighty-four percent of U.S. adults indicate proximity to high-quality parks, playgrounds, open spaces or other recreation facilities is important when choosing a neighborhood or area in which to live.
- Ninety-three percent of millennials, parents and very active individuals consider proximity to high-quality parks, playgrounds, open spaces or other recreation facilities is important when choosing a neighborhood or area in which to live.
- More than 60 percent of U.S. adults note proximity to high-quality parks, playgrounds, open spaces or other recreation facilities is extremely or very important when choosing a neighborhood or area in which to live.
- Eighty percent of millennials indicate proximity to high-quality parks, playgrounds, open spaces or other recreation facilities is extremely or very important when choosing a neighborhood or area in which to live.
“Park and recreation spaces are places where residents can play, unwind and connect,” said Kevin Roth, NRPA vice president of research, evaluation and technology. “It is important that these spaces be desirable to do so and are adequately developed, maintained and funded. Everyone should have access to a great park.”
Each month, through a poll of 1,000 U.S. residents focused on park and recreation issues, NRPA Park Pulse helps tell the park and recreation story. To learn more about NRPA’s Park Pulse and see results from previous polls, click here.
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