Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
27
77% of Atlanta 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.
Where are the parks most needed?
Atlanta has 445 parks.
We’ve mapped park access in 14,000 cities and towns across the country. Our free mapping platform helps you pinpoint where to focus park investments in your city.
Our Work in GeorgiaHow do park amenities measure up?
We compared Atlanta against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita.
Basketball Hoops
50
3.9 per 10,000 people
Playgrounds
45
3.1 per 10,000 people
Rec & Senior Centers
96
1.4 per 20,000 people
Dog Parks
75
2 per 100,000 people
Bathrooms
45
1.5 per 10,000 people
Splashpads
73
2 per 100,000 people
How much is Atlanta investing in parks?
We compared Atlanta against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita
Park Spending per Capita
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City agency$130 (63%)
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Other public agencies$0
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Private organizations$13 (4%)
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Monetized volunteer hours$9 (3%)
$334
Total Spending Per Capita
- National Averages, Spending Per Capita:
- City agency: $81 (85%)
- Other public agencies: $6 (6%)
- Private organizations: $5 (5%)
- Monetized volunteer hours: $4 (4%)
- TOTAL: $96
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