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Lake Charles, LA
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32% of Lake Charles 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?
Lake Charles residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
32
Adults (20 - 64)
31
Seniors (65+)
35
By Income (%)
High Income
29
Middle Income
32
Low Income
35
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
30
Asian*
16
Black*
42
Hispanic
24
Pacific Islander*
7
White*
22
2 or More Races*
32
Other*
33
*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?
Lake Charles has 24 parks.

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Our Work in Louisiana
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Explore the Data
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