Dallas, TX
53
73% of Dallas 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?
Dallas has 471 parks.
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Our Work in TexasHow do park amenities measure up?
We compared Dallas against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita.
Basketball Hoops
34
2.8 per 10,000 people
Playgrounds
20
1.9 per 10,000 people
Rec & Senior Centers
39
0.6 per 20,000 people
Dog Parks
11
0.5 per 100,000 people
Bathrooms
1
0.1 per 10,000 people
Splashpads
45
1.2 per 100,000 people
How much is Dallas investing in parks?
We compared Dallas against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita
Park Spending per Capita
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City agency$85 (78%)
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Other public agencies$0 (%)
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Private organizations$20 (18%)
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Monetized volunteer hours$4 (4%)
$109
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
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