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Lafayette, LA
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33% of Lafayette 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?
Lafayette residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
34
Adults (20 - 64)
33
Seniors (65+)
33
By Income (%)
High Income
24
Middle Income
32
Low Income
41
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
32
Asian*
26
Black*
49
Hispanic
28
Pacific Islander*
30
White*
26
2 or More Races*
34
Other*
40
*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?
Lafayette has 31 parks.

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Our Work in Louisiana
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