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Fort Payne, AL
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11% of Fort Payne 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?
Fort Payne residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
13
Adults (20 - 64)
11
Seniors (65+)
9
By Income (%)
High Income
9
Middle Income
14
Low Income
12
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
10
Asian*
1
Black*
16
Hispanic
20
Pacific Islander*
7
White*
8
2 or More Races*
9
*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?
Fort Payne has 5 parks.

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Make the Commitment
Pledge to make parks a priority!
Everyone should have access to a quality park within a 10-minute walk of home. Our 10-Minute Walk™ Program calls on mayors to demonstrate their commitment to parks and adopt long-term, system-wide strategies that accelerate the creation of parks.
10-minute walk link Visit the 10-Minute Walk Program website to learn how your city can get involved.
Explore the Data
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