Durham, NC
82
How we calculate the Durham ParkScore® Rating

The ranking for Durham is based on five characteristics of an effective park system: access, investment, acreage, amenities, and equity.

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Access
25
Acreage
44
Investment
39
Amenities
54
Equity
37
51% of Durham 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?
Durham residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
53
Adults (20 - 64)
50
Seniors (65+)
49
By Income (%)
High Income
42
Middle Income
47
Low Income
57
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
52
Asian*
42
Black*
56
Hispanic
57
Pacific Islander*
44
White*
45
2 or More Races*
47
Other*
52
*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
Residents in neighborhoods where most people identify as a person of color have access to 70% less park space per person than those in predominantly white neighborhoods. Any Census-designated race/ethnicity not shown above does not meet the minimum threshold to be displayed.
How do park amenities measure up?
We compared Durham against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita.
Basketball Hoops
54
4.1 per 10,000 people
Playgrounds
23
2 per 10,000 people
Rec & Senior Centers
45
0.7 per 20,000 people
Dog Parks
52
1.4 per 100,000 people
Bathrooms
95
3 per 10,000 people
Splashpads
52
1.4 per 100,000 people
How much is Durham investing in parks?
We compared Durham against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita
Park Spending per Capita
  • City agency
    $87 (99%)
  • Other public agencies
    $0 (%)
  • Private organizations
    $0 (%)
  • Monetized volunteer hours
    $0 (%)
$88
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