New Orleans, LA
38
80% of New Orleans 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?
New Orleans has 250 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 LouisianaHow do park amenities measure up?
We compared New Orleans against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita.
Basketball Hoops
41
3.2 per 10,000 people
Playgrounds
81
4.8 per 10,000 people
Rec & Senior Centers
45
0.7 per 20,000 people
Dog Parks
22
0.8 per 100,000 people
Bathrooms
81
2.6 per 10,000 people
Splashpads
6
0.3 per 100,000 people
How much is New Orleans investing in parks?
We compared New Orleans against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita
Park Spending per Capita
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City agency$52 (42%)
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Other public agencies$69 (56%)
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Private organizations$1 (1%)
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Monetized volunteer hours$2 (2%)
$123
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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