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Memphis, TN
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How we calculate the Memphis ParkScore® Rating

The ranking for Memphis is based on five characteristics of an effective park system: access, investment, acreage, amenities, and equity.

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Access
18
Acreage
58
Investment
29
Amenities
33
Equity
40
46% of Memphis 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?
Memphis residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
45
Adults (20 - 64)
46
Seniors (65+)
46
By Income (%)
High Income
43
Middle Income
43
Low Income
50
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
45
Asian*
42
Black*
48
Hispanic
36
Pacific Islander*
44
White*
43
2 or More Races*
45
Other*
43
*Excludes those that report Hispanic origin (which is captured separately from race by the U.S. Census).
Park Space per Person by Race/Ethnicity Reactive to City Median
Residents in neighborhoods where most people identify as a person of color have access to 11% less park space per person than those in predominantly white neighborhoods. Any Census-designated race/ethnicity not shown above does not meet the minimum threshold to be displayed.
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Where are the parks most needed?
Memphis has 193 parks.

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How do park amenities measure up?
We compared Memphis against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita.
Basketball Hoops
30
2.6 per 10,000 people
Playgrounds
16
1.7 per 10,000 people
Rec & Senior Centers
70
1.1 per 20,000 people
Dog Parks
29
0.9 per 100,000 people
Bathrooms
20
0.7 per 10,000 people
Splashpads
32
0.9 per 100,000 people
How much is Memphis investing in parks?
We compared Memphis against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita
Park Spending per Capita
  • City agency
    $44 (63%)
  • Other public agencies
    $0 (%)
  • Private organizations
    $25 (36%)
  • Monetized volunteer hours
    $1 (1%)
$70
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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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.
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