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Reno, NV

How we calculate the Reno ParkScore^® Ranking

The ranking for Reno is based on how it compares nationally on five characteristics of an excellent park system: acreage, access, investment, amenities, and park space equity.

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Acreage

26 pts

Access

65 pts

Investment

11 pts

Amenities

51 pts

Park Space Equity

52 pts

74% of Reno residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park.

Nationwide, 76% of residents of the 100 most populous cities live within a 10 minute walk of a park.
Nationwide, 57% of residents of urban cities and towns live within a 10 minute walk of a park.

We’re working to ensure that every person, in every neighborhood, in every city across America has a quality park within a 10-minute walk of home.

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Reno residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park

The average distance most people are willing to walk to reach a destination is 10-minutes or roughly half a mile. The 10-minute walk standard helps us examine the availability of parks close to home.

By Age (%)

Children (0 - 19)

Adults (20 - 64)

Seniors (65+)

By Income (%)

High Income

Middle Income

Low Income

By Race/Ethnicity (%)

Native American*

Asian*

Black*

Hispanic

Pacific Islander*

White*

2 or More Races*

Other*

*Excludes those who report Hispanic origin (which is captured separately from race by the U.S. Census).

Comparing amount of park space between neighborhoods by race/ethnicity

Across the country, parks located in neighborhoods with a majority of residents of color are half the size of parks in predominantly white neighborhoods yet serve five times more people per acre, according to TPL park equity data. In Reno, residents in neighborhoods of color* have access to 55% less park space per person than the city’s average neighborhood and 69% less than those in white neighborhoods. Additionally, we compared park space in the city’s average neighborhood with others by specific race and ethnicity:

*Neighborhoods of color are defined as those in Reno with the highest concentrations of people who identify as Black, Hispanic, Indigenous and Native American, Asian American, Pacific Islander, multiple races, or other communities of color (more information).

Comparing amount of park space between neighborhoods by income

Across the country, parks serving low-income households are four times smaller yet serve four times more people per acre than parks serving high-income households, according to TPL park equity data. In Reno, residents in low-income neighborhoods have access to 39% less park space per person than those in the average Reno neighborhood and 33% less than those in high-income neighborhoods.

4% of Reno’s land is used for parks and recreation.

National median 15%

How do park amenities measure up?

Parks help foster healthy, inclusive, and flourishing communities—the cities with the highest ParkScore ratings are healthier places to live. These seven amenities reflect activities popular among a diverse selection of user groups (kids, teenagers, adults, seniors). For each amenity, Reno is awarded points based on their abundance relative to the other 99 cities.

Basketball Hoops

35/100pts

3.3 per 10,000 people

Playgrounds

43/100pts

11.8 per 10,000 children

Rec & Senior Centers

9/100pts

0.3 per 20,000 people

Sport Fields

14/100pts

1.6 per 10,000 people

Dog Parks

56/100pts

1.8 per 100,000 people

Bathrooms

61/100pts

2.1 per 10,000 people

Splashpads

96/100pts

12.3 per 100,000 children

How much is Reno investing in parks?

We compared Reno with the other 100 most populous cities in the nation on total park investment per person, aggregating all public and private spending for any publicly accessible park in the city. Visit our City Park Facts database to see how the other big cities stack up.

Park Investment (Three-Year Average)

City agency

$70 (93%)
Other public agencies

$0 (%)
Private organizations

$4.45 (6%)
Monetized volunteer hours

$0.5 (1%)

$75

Total Spending Per Capita

National benchmark: Relative park spending by organization type
Average among 100 most populous cities
City agency: 87%
Other public agencies: 6%
Private organizations: 5%
Monetized volunteer hours: 2%
Total per capita spending: $154 per person

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Where are the parks most needed?

Reno has 145 parks.

Trust for Public Land has mapped park access for every urban area in the U.S., including Puerto Rico. Our ParkServe® mapping platform helps you pinpoint park investments to address park need, climate, equity, and health.

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A statement from Mayor Hillary Schieve

Mayor Hillary Schieve has pledged to adopt long-term, system-wide strategies to make sure every resident has access to all the benefits parks provide.

As we approach Reno’s 150th birthday in 2018, our 80-plus city parks have an important place in our heritage and history. Idlewild Park, for instance, was recently named a Silver State Legacy Park and has been serving residents and visitors for nearly 100 years. We encourage people to walk to our parks this month, not only for their health, but to discover the amazing recreation and wonders that exist in our own backyards.

Mayor Hillary Schieve

Explore the Data

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Explore our comprehensive ParkServe® dataset which provides park data for every urban area in the U.S, including park polygons, service areas, priority areas, trails, and playgrounds. Download historic ParkScore® rankings, which compare park systems across the 100 most-populated cities based on access, investment, amenities, acreage, and equity. The Trust for Public Land also offers data tables for city parks, including information on amenities, acreage, staffing, spending, and volunteers.

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ParkScore Rankings

The ParkScore rating for a city is determined by assigning points across five categories (acreage, investment, amenities, access, and equity) based on how the city compares to the 100 largest U.S. cities. Points are awarded on a relative basis within each category, and a city’s total points, out of a maximum of 500, are normalized to a ParkScore rating of up to 100.

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City Park Facts

Each year, Trust for Public Land compiles data on parks across the nation’s 100 most populous cities, which represent about 20% of the U.S. population. This dataset aggregates park inventories – investment, acreage, and amenities – across all public and private organizations in each city, making it the most comprehensive dataset of its kind. Generate custom datasets using our interactive dashboards, or download the source Excel files.

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