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Eighty-eight percent of parents agree outdoor
play helps children cope with the mental
impacts of social injustice.

What top positive impacts do you see from your children playing with
other children on public playgrounds?
Playing with children of all abilities

42%

Improved physical fitness

42%

Less screen time

38%

Confidence boosting

30%

Increased motivation

25%

Getting along better with siblings and parents

24%

Increased problem-solving skills

23%

More patience

19%

None of these

4%

Any (net)

96%

What steps within your own community do you think would have the
greatest impact on increasing opportunities for play for all children?
Increased government funding for constructing
inclusive playground equipment

26%

Policy changes to keep recess and physical
education programs in school

25%

Community action to increase access to playgrounds

22%

Increased government funding for organized athletic
programs (such as community soccer)

17%

None of these

10%

Any (net)

90%

Which of the following, if any, do you feel is a benefit of playing as a family?
Improves connection with others

67%

Reduces stress

65%

Encourages creativity

55%

Teaches cooperation

51%

Creates a foundation for lifelong fitness

49%

Deepens a sense of belonging

48%

None of the above
Any (net)

16	

Parks & Recreation

3%
97%

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