Greensboro, NC
76
63% of Greensboro 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?
Greensboro has 245 parks.
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Our Work in North CarolinaHow do park amenities measure up?
We compared Greensboro against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita.
Basketball Hoops
13
1.5 per 10,000 people
Playgrounds
55
3.6 per 10,000 people
Rec & Senior Centers
52
0.8 per 20,000 people
Dog Parks
34
1 per 100,000 people
Bathrooms
83
2.6 per 10,000 people
Splashpads
36
1 per 100,000 people
How much is Greensboro investing in parks?
We compared Greensboro against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita
Park Spending per Capita
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City agency$62 (86%)
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Other public agencies$0 (%)
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Private organizations$8 (11%)
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Monetized volunteer hours$2 (3%)
$72
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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