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Columbia, SC
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38% of Columbia 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?
Columbia residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
38
Adults (20 - 64)
37
Seniors (65+)
43
By Income (%)
High Income
43
Middle Income
38
Low Income
44
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
28
Asian*
35
Black*
33
Hispanic
23
Pacific Islander*
11
White*
45
2 or More Races*
30
Other*
35
*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?
Columbia has 34 parks.

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Our Work in South Carolina
We’re Helping People Connect with Nature Near You
How We Win: A Look at How TPL Secures Public Funding for Parks and Open Space
Blog
February 18, 2019
Explore 15 Parks Honoring Black History
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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.
National Data Downloads ParkScore Rankings City Park Facts