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Chapel Hill, NC
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81% of Chapel Hill 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.

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How are the parks distributed?
Chapel Hill residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
83
Adults (20 - 64)
81
Seniors (65+)
75
By Income (%)
High Income
75
Middle Income
75
Low Income
80
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
82
Asian*
76
Black*
80
Hispanic
76
Pacific Islander*
91
White*
82
2 or More Races*
80
Other*
79
*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
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Where are the parks most needed?
Chapel Hill has 45 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 North Carolina
We’re Helping People Connect with Nature Near You
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Explore the Data
Trust for Public Land maintains the country’s most comprehensive databases on city parks. Check them out to learn more.
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