Parks & Open Space
Ensure access to open spaces and natural areas
Objectives
- Provide quality and accessible public spaces.
- Increase access to public spaces, trails, and waterways.
- Ensure parks and open spaces are properly maintained.
- Integrate historically marginalized communities into the design and stewardship of public spaces.
- Ensure safety in all parks and open space.
Indicators
- Percentage of residents who live within a ½ mile of a park or open space.
- Acres of open space and natural areas per 1,000 residents.
- Percentage of residents and visitors who say they are able to use nearby parks the way they’d like (by age, race, income, gender)
- Degree to which the demographics of parks program participants reflects the overall demographics of the community.
- Number and types of rules or procedures likely to present barriers to park use.
- Percentage of park signs and communication materials that are in languages relevant to the resident population.
- Percentage of park budget or annual budget allocated for maintenance, by neighborhood.
- Percentage of residents who say they feel safe in their local park.
Illustrative Targets
- 100% of residents say they feel safe in their local park by 2030.
- 100% of all residents live within a 1/2 mile walk of a park or open space by 2030.