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Helena, MT
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85% of Helena 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?
Helena residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
86
Adults (20 - 64)
86
Seniors (65+)
83
By Income (%)
High Income
86
Middle Income
85
Low Income
84
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
84
Asian*
86
Black*
86
Hispanic
87
Pacific Islander*
86
White*
85
2 or More Races*
88
Other*
92
*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?
Helena has 31 parks.

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Our Work in Montana
We’re Helping People Connect with Nature Near You
How We Win: A Look at How TPL Secures Public Funding for Parks and Open Space
Blog
May 22, 2019
Foraging, Picking, and Gathering in Montana
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Mitch Doherty Can See for Miles—and He Wants to Keep It That Way
Blog
Montana’s Wild Protein: From Mountain to Table
Blog
For Paulette Epple, Montana Is All About the Birds
Blog
Winter Splendor: Eight Places to Savor the Season
Blog
Inside Bozeman’s a-maze-ing new park
Blog
Water comes first as this small town grows
Blog
Conservation won big in DC this week, but the fight to #SaveLWCF continues
Blog
Seeking a winter wonderland? We’ve got you covered.
Blog
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
Trust for Public Land maintains the country’s most comprehensive databases on city parks. Check them out to learn more.
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