changelabsolutions.org 15 Collection Methods Special Considerations Complete Parks Indicators Related Elements 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 2. Potential to increase park space a. Inventory of possible shared use sites, such as schools, water reservoirs or basins, and churches b. Acreage and quantity of public vacant lots and/or underutilized public land LOCATE Equitable Distribution of Complete Parks mapping audit document review data analysis Research suggests that in order to maximize the 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 and abilities of residents and the environment, and communities should adjust their thresholds accordingly. For example, children and older adults may require more time when traveling, and in rural or suburban areas, parks and other amenities may be located further away from each other. connect
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