Arlington, TX
68
How we calculate the Arlington ParkScore® Rating

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

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Access
37
Acreage
68
Investment
58
Amenities
29
Equity
27
59% of Arlington 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?
Arlington residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
59
Adults (20 - 64)
59
Seniors (65+)
58
By Income (%)
High Income
57
Middle Income
57
Low Income
59
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
58
Asian*
61
Black*
57
Hispanic
61
Pacific Islander*
59
White*
57
2 or More Races*
58
Other*
58
*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 68% 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 Arlington against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita.
Basketball Hoops
30
2.6 per 10,000 people
Playgrounds
15
1.6 per 10,000 people
Rec & Senior Centers
20
0.4 per 20,000 people
Dog Parks
11
0.5 per 100,000 people
Bathrooms
38
1.3 per 10,000 people
Splashpads
57
1.5 per 100,000 people
How much is Arlington investing in parks?
We compared Arlington against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita
Park Spending per Capita
  • City agency
    $121 (98%)
  • Other public agencies
    $0 (%)
  • Private organizations
    $0 (%)
  • Monetized volunteer hours
    $2 (2%)
$123
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
Make the Commitment
Pledge to make parks a priority!
Everyone should have access to a quality park within a 10-minute walk of home. Our 10-Minute Walk™ Program calls on mayors to demonstrate their commitment to parks and adopt long-term, system-wide strategies that accelerate the creation of parks.