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Playgrounds: Key Statistics
The typical
park and
recreation
agency
has one
playground
for every
3,759
residents.1
92% of U.S. adults say
it is important for their
local government to
invest in community
infrastructure,
including
parks and
playgrounds.3
93% of U.S. adults
say they fondly
remember childhood
summer activities
provided by parks and
recreation, with a top
activity being
playing on the
playground.4
95% of park and recreation agencies provide
playground facilities for their communities.2
5 in 6 people indicate proximity to
high-quality parks, playgrounds, open
spaces or other recreational facilities is
an important factor when choosing a
neighborhood or area in which to live.6
Nearly 3 in 4 U.S. residents have at
least one local park, playground, open
space or recreation center within walking
distance of their homes.5
For more information and resources on playgrounds, visit nrpa.org/PlaygroundSafety.
1 and 2: 2023 NRPA Agency Performance Review, nrpa.org/APR
3: NRPA Park Pulse, July 2021, nrpa.org/ParkPulse
4: NRPA Park Pulse, August 2023, nrpa.org/ParkPulse
5 and 6: 2022 Engagement With Parks Report,
nrpa.org/Engagement
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