Bellwood, IL
95% of Bellwood 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?
Bellwood residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
95
Adults (20 - 64)
95
Seniors (65+)
95
By Income (%)
High Income
95
Middle Income
97
Low Income
94
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
93
Asian*
97
Black*
95
Hispanic
94
Pacific Islander*
100
White*
94
2 or More Races*
96
Other*
96
*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
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.