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Rochester, NY

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89% of Rochester residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park.
Median City, 100 most populous U.S. cities: 74%
Median City, all urban cities and towns in U.S.: 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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Rochester residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
89
Adults (20 - 64)
89
Seniors (65+)
88
By Income (%)
High Income
89
Middle Income
88
Low Income
89
By Race/Ethnicity (%)
Native American*
86
Asian*
91
Black*
89
Hispanic
87
Pacific Islander*
98
White*
89
2 or More Races*
89
Other*
88
*Excludes those that report Hispanic origin (which is captured separately from race by the U.S. Census).
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Where are the parks most needed?
Rochester has 100 parks.

Trust for Public Land has mapped park access for every urban area in the U.S., including Puerto Rico. Our ParkServe® mapping platform helps you pinpoint park investments to address park need, climate, equity, and health.

We’re Helping People Connect with Nature Near You
Walking the Lines of America’s Rail Trails
Blog
February 18, 2019
Can Parks Multitask? You Bet They Can
Blog
Black History Is American History
Blog
On Trails, We Can Escape and Find Connection, All at the Same Time
Blog
Teamwork Creates a Climbing Boulder in NYC
Blog
Urban Trails Are Part of the Climate Change Solution
Blog
Unforgettable Adventures along the Appalachian Trail
Blog
Six insights: Preserving Black history for a more equitable future
Blog
Thinking outside the classroom: during COVID-19, schools turn to outdoor learning
Blog
Five questions with muralist Timothy Goodman
Blog
A statement from Mayor Lovely Warren
Mayor Lovely Warren has pledged to adopt long-term, system-wide strategies to make sure every resident has access to all the benefits parks provide.
Mayor Lovely Warren

Rochester’s Campaign Commitment

By Fall 2019, Rochester will incorporate park activation and usage standards into the city’s comprehensive plan so that programming and maintenance ensure quality parks, increased use, and civic engagement for all people particularly underrepresented populations.

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Mayor Lovely Warren
Explore the Data
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