Roanoke, VA
65% of Roanoke 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?
Roanoke residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
66
Adults (20 - 64)
67
Seniors (65+)
58
By Income (%)
High Income
60
Middle Income
62
Low Income
68
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
65
Asian*
59
Black*
69
Hispanic
67
Pacific Islander*
61
White*
63
2 or More Races*
68
Other*
58
*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