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Elkins, WV
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62% of Elkins 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?
Elkins residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
63
Adults (20 - 64)
63
Seniors (65+)
58
By Income (%)
High Income
54
Middle Income
64
Low Income
66
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
81
Asian*
53
Black*
75
Hispanic
70
White*
61
2 or More Races*
55
Other*
60
*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?
Elkins has 6 parks.

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