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Portland, ME
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94% of Portland 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?
Portland residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
93
Adults (20 - 64)
94
Seniors (65+)
93
By Income (%)
High Income
94
Middle Income
94
Low Income
95
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
96
Asian*
92
Black*
92
Hispanic
95
Pacific Islander*
96
White*
94
2 or More Races*
93
Other*
95
*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
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Where are the parks most needed?
Portland has 117 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 Maine
We’re Helping People Connect with Nature Near You
Urban Trails Are Part of the Climate Change Solution
Blog
February 16, 2019
Winter Splendor: Eight Places to Savor the Season
Blog
Community Forest in Maine Expands
Blog
Unforgettable Adventures along the Appalachian Trail
Blog
Four Places to Watch the Spring Bird Migration in the U.S
Blog
Five women leaders championing parks and public lands in Washington, DC
Blog
Five public lands issues the Biden-Harris Administration should tackle in its first 100 days
Blog
Guest tap: Allagash Brewing Company on protecting Portland’s clean water
Blog
Conservation won big in DC this week, but the fight to #SaveLWCF continues
Blog
Trailblazers: this small town has a big dream for its open space
Blog
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.
10-minute walk link Visit the 10-Minute Walk Program website to learn how your city can get involved.
Explore the Data
Trust for Public Land maintains the country’s most comprehensive databases on city parks. Check them out to learn more.
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