Detroit, MI
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83% of Detroit 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?
Detroit has 379 parks.
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Our Work in MichiganHow do park amenities measure up?
We compared Detroit against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita.
Basketball Hoops
79
5.6 per 10,000 people
Playgrounds
77
4.6 per 10,000 people
Rec & Senior Centers
31
0.5 per 20,000 people
Dog Parks
36
1.1 per 100,000 people
Bathrooms
12
0.5 per 10,000 people
Splashpads
61
1.7 per 100,000 people
How much is Detroit investing in parks?
We compared Detroit against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita
Park Spending per Capita
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City agency$55 (67%)
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Other public agencies$0 (%)
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Private organizations$27 (33%)
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Monetized volunteer hours$0 (%)
$82
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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