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Lake Wales, FL
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27% of Lake Wales 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 Wales residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
30
Adults (20 - 64)
29
Seniors (65+)
21
By Income (%)
High Income
27
Middle Income
21
Low Income
29
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
37
Asian*
10
Black*
40
Hispanic
25
Pacific Islander*
20
White*
22
2 or More Races*
20
Other*
11
*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 Wales has 6 parks.

We’ve mapped park access in 14,000 cities and towns across the country. Our free mapping platform helps you pinpoint where to focus park investments in your city.

Our Work in Florida
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Explore the Data
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