Anchorage, AK
52
How we calculate the Anchorage ParkScore® Rating

The ranking for Anchorage is based on five characteristics of an effective park system: access, investment, acreage, amenities, and equity.

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Access
62
Acreage
70
Investment
41
Amenities
40
Equity
49
75% of Anchorage residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park. National Average 55%

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.

How are the parks distributed?
Anchorage residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
73
Adults (20 - 64)
75
Seniors (65+)
79
By Income (%)
High Income
73
Middle Income
79
Low Income
82
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
83
Asian*
83
Black*
77
Hispanic
76
Pacific Islander*
89
White*
71
2 or More Races*
79
Other*
77
*Excludes those that report Hispanic origin (which is captured separately from race by the U.S. Census).
Park Space per Person by Race/Ethnicity Relative to City Median
Residents in neighborhoods where most people identify as a person of color have access to 55% less park space per person than those in predominantly white neighborhoods. Any Census-designated race/ethnicity not shown above does not meet the minimum threshold to be displayed.
How do park amenities measure up?
We compared Anchorage against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita.
Basketball Hoops
19
1.9 per 10,000 people
Playgrounds
44
3.1 per 10,000 people
Rec & Senior Centers
19
0.3 per 20,000 people
Dog Parks
100
3 per 100,000 people
Bathrooms
55
1.8 per 10,000 people
Splashpads
1
0 per 100,000 people
How much is Anchorage investing in parks?
We compared Anchorage against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita
Park Spending per Capita
  • City agency
    $83 (91%)
  • Other public agencies
    $3 (3%)
  • Private organizations
    $5 (5%)
  • Monetized volunteer hours
    $0 (%)
$91
Total Spending Per Capita
  • National Averages, Spending Per Capita:
  • City agency: $83 (85%)
  • Other public agencies: $7 (7%)
  • Private organizations: $5 (5%)
  • Monetized volunteer hours: $3 (3%)
  • TOTAL: $98
A statement from Mayor Ethan Berkowitz
Mayor Ethan Berkowitz has pledged to adopt long-term, system-wide strategies to make sure every resident has access to all the benefits parks provide.