New Bedford, MA
80% of New Bedford 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.

How are the parks distributed?
New Bedford residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
82
Adults (20 - 64)
80
Seniors (65+)
78
By Income (%)
High Income
73
Middle Income
80
Low Income
86
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
87
Asian*
73
Black*
84
Hispanic
86
Pacific Islander*
53
White*
76
2 or More Races*
83
Other*
85
*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
Make the Commitment
Pledge to make parks a priority!
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.