Port Townsend, WA
80% of Port Townsend 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?
Port Townsend residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
78
Adults (20 - 64)
80
Seniors (65+)
82
By Income (%)
High Income
80
Middle Income
82
Low Income
84
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
81
Asian*
79
Black*
82
Hispanic
79
Pacific Islander*
77
White*
80
2 or More Races*
76
Other*
88
*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.