Nashville, TN
86
46% of Nashville-Davidson County 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.
Where are the parks most needed?
Nashville-Davidson County has 243 parks.
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Our Work in TennesseeHow do park amenities measure up?
We compared Nashville-Davidson County against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita.
Basketball Hoops
51
3.9 per 10,000 people
Playgrounds
30
2.4 per 10,000 people
Rec & Senior Centers
49
0.8 per 20,000 people
Dog Parks
53
1.4 per 100,000 people
Bathrooms
27
0.9 per 10,000 people
Splashpads
19
0.6 per 100,000 people
How much is Nashville-Davidson County investing in parks?
We compared Nashville-Davidson County against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita
Park Spending per Capita
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City agency$47 (90%)
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Other public agencies$1 (2%)
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Private organizations$3 (6%)
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Monetized volunteer hours$1 (2%)
$52
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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