The National Recreation and Park Association polls Americans to explore their views on topics related to the park and recreation field. Each poll targets 1,000 adults ages 18 and up, representing a cross-section of Americans.
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October 2019: An overwhelming majority of people find before- and after-school programs hosted by park and recreation agencies important.
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Recent Park Pulse Findings
September 2019
Ninety-one percent of residents are interested in attending nighttime park activities.
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August 2019
Eighty-five percent of Americans want their local government to fund park and rec improvement projects.
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July 2019
Nine in 10 Americans find their favorite outdoor recreation activities hosted by their park and recreation agencies.
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June 2019
Park and recreation agencies deliver easy access to low/no-cost fitness and educational opportunities.
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May 2019
Cost is a top factor when Americans Register for Recreational Team Sports.
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April 2019
Park and recreation agencies and their facilities can play a role in the response and recovery efforts during natural disasters.
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March 2019
Parks and other natural areas provide health benefits to those that visit.
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February 2019
Americans agree nearly unanimously that learning to swim at an early age is important.
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January 2019
Americans agree on special efforts for pollinators but are unsure of how they can personally help.
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December 2018
The holiday season can look very different depending on where you live in the US, but parks are always an option.
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November 2018
Pets are an extension of our families and, being as such, having a safe place for them to play is important.
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About NRPA Park Pulse
NRPA commissions Wakefield Research to survey approximately 1,000 adults ages 18 and up, on topics related to the park and recreation field. Each month, NRPA will release a new Park Pulse poll result. If you have a suggestion for a Park Pulse poll question, please send it to Kevin Roth.
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