Park Pulse

Reduce Stress With Parks and Recreation

Ninety-six percent of U.S. adults spend time outdoors daily.

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Park and Recreation Summer Activities Create Happy Memories

Ninety-three percent of U.S. adults say they fondly remember childhood summer activities provided by parks and recreation.

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Communities Value Park and Recreation Infrastructure

Seven in 10 people agree park and recreation community infrastructure is extremely or very important.

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Improving Mental Health With Parks and Recreation

Nearly all (93%) U.S. adults say that activities offered by park and recreation professionals and their agencies are beneficial to their mental health.

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Get Outside This Spring and Summer With Parks and Recreation

Six in seven U.S. adults say that they are looking forward to outdoor activities this spring and summer.

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Parks and Recreation Provides Important Employment Opportunities

Park and recreation departments are leading providers of first-time employment opportunities for youth and young adults.

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Parks and Recreation Provides Opportunities to Get Active

Four in five U.S. adults report a change in their physical activity in 2020.

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Take Action with Parks and Recreation to Help Your Community

New data shows what actions U.S. adults would consider taking actions to help their local community.

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Make Parks and Recreation a Part of Your Family Tradition this Holiday

Three in four U.S. adults say it’s important for people to have access to outdoor amenities during fall and winter to continue or create new family traditions.

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