changelabsolutions.org 12 Indicators & Sample Metrics This section presents indicators and sample metrics for each Complete Parks element. The indicators are factors or variables that express some meaningful aspect of a Complete Parks system. Organized by the relevant indicator, metrics are specific values derived from calculating or combining measurements that gauge progress on a particular indicator. Metrics capture the degree to which the parks system exhibits some important aspect of a Complete Parks element. As an example, consider “Accessibility of Parks,” an indicator for the Connect element. One of the metrics that gauges progress on this indicator is “Number of people who visited a park in this system in the last three months.” If the number of people who visited a park is high, then it’s more likely that the park system performing well on this aspect of the Connect element. Taken together, the metrics and indicators for all 7 elements provide a snapshot of current conditions and assess how closely a given park system matches the characteristics of a Complete Parks system. Within each element, the Complete Parks indicators are listed in order of importance or relevance for most parks systems. The likely method of data collection is listed in gray for each metric. Special considerations are shown in green boxes. Some Complete Parks elements are closely related, so metrics listed under one element could apply to another. For these metrics, look for icons for other related elements. LOCATE indicator example: Engage .................. 13 Connect ............... 14 Locate .................. 15 Activate ............... 16 Grow ....................... 17 Protect ............... 18 Fund ...................... 19 1. Distance to parks a. Percentage of residents who live within a half mile of a park b. Acres of park per population (for example, per 1,000 residents) c. Percentage of parks with entrance and wayfinding features (for example, directional signs, pavement markings, and maps) in appropriate languages for the resident population mapping audit Research suggests that in order to maximize the MAPPING benefits, residents should live within a half mile of a park, which is approximately equivalent to a ten minute walk. These distance and time thresholds may vary depending on the preferences. connect Collection Methods Special Considerations Complete Parks Indicators Related Elements
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