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57% of Gainesville 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?
Gainesville residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
63
Adults (20 - 64)
55
Seniors (65+)
52
By Income (%)
High Income
53
Middle Income
48
Low Income
56
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
56
Asian*
48
Black*
62
Hispanic
56
Pacific Islander*
52
White*
56
2 or More Races*
56
Other*
54
*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?
Gainesville has 76 parks.

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Our Work in Florida
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Explore the Data
Trust for Public Land maintains the country’s most comprehensive databases on city parks. Check them out to learn more.
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